Florida Gulf Coast University, FL Demographics

A map of Florida Gulf Coast University's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,344	2,631	69.1%	71.9%
Hispanic	713	563	14.7%	15.4%
Black	412	243	8.5%	6.6%
Multiracial	250	141	5.2%	3.9%
Asian	108	51	2.2%	1.4%
Native American/Other	9	30	0.2%	0.8%

Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida has an estimated population of 4,836, a dramatic increase from the 3,659 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.1% White, 14.7% Hispanic, 8.5% Black, 5.2% Multiracial, 2.2% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Florida Gulf Coast University, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Florida Gulf Coast University has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Florida Gulf Coast University, that probability was 45.3% in 2020 and 49.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Florida Gulf Coast University is ranked the 493rd most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Florida Gulf Coast University was ranked the 545th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Florida Gulf Coast University's White Population

3,344 residents of Florida Gulf Coast University, or 69.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Florida Gulf Coast University is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Florida Gulf Coast University ranks 436th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Florida Gulf Coast University's White population has grown by an estimated 27.1%. White residents' share of Florida Gulf Coast University's population has decreased from 71.9% to 69.1%.

Florida Gulf Coast University is more White than neighboring San Carlos Park (61.6% White), and Gateway (67.3% White). Florida Gulf Coast University is less White than neighboring Three Oaks (71.1% White), Estero (86.1% White), and Bonita Springs (75.7% White).

Florida Gulf Coast University's Black Population

412 residents of Florida Gulf Coast University, or 8.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Florida Gulf Coast University is lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Florida Gulf Coast University ranks 430th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Florida Gulf Coast University's Black population has grown by an estimated 69.5%. Black residents' share of Florida Gulf Coast University's population has increased from 6.6% to 8.5%.

Florida Gulf Coast University is more Black than neighboring Three Oaks (2.7% Black), Estero (0.9% Black), San Carlos Park (1.9% Black), Bonita Springs (1.4% Black), and Gateway (7.2% Black).

Florida Gulf Coast University's Asian Population

108 residents of Florida Gulf Coast University, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Florida Gulf Coast University is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Florida Gulf Coast University ranks 457th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Florida Gulf Coast University's Asian population has grown by an estimated 111.8%. Asian residents' share of Florida Gulf Coast University's population has increased from 1.4% to 2.2%.

Florida Gulf Coast University is more Asian than neighboring San Carlos Park (1.4% Asian), and Bonita Springs (1.4% Asian). Florida Gulf Coast University is less Asian than neighboring Three Oaks (5.6% Asian), Estero (2.6% Asian), and Gateway (3.1% Asian).

Florida Gulf Coast University's Hispanic Population

713 residents of Florida Gulf Coast University, or 14.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Florida Gulf Coast University is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Florida Gulf Coast University ranks 400th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Florida Gulf Coast University's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 26.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Florida Gulf Coast University's population has decreased from 15.4% to 14.7%.

Florida Gulf Coast University is more Hispanic than neighboring Estero (8.7% Hispanic), and Gateway (11% Hispanic). Florida Gulf Coast University is less Hispanic than neighboring Three Oaks (18.8% Hispanic), San Carlos Park (29.2% Hispanic), and Bonita Springs (19.1% Hispanic).

Florida Gulf Coast University's Native American/Other Population

9 residents of Florida Gulf Coast University, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Florida Gulf Coast University is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Florida Gulf Coast University ranks 401st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Florida Gulf Coast University's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 70.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Florida Gulf Coast University's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.2%.

Florida Gulf Coast University is more Native American/Other than neighboring Three Oaks (0% Native American/Other), and San Carlos Park (0.1% Native American/Other). Florida Gulf Coast University is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bonita Springs (0.5% Native American/Other), and Gateway (1.7% Native American/Other).

Florida Gulf Coast University's Multiracial Population

250 residents of Florida Gulf Coast University, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Florida Gulf Coast University is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Florida Gulf Coast University ranks 423rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Florida Gulf Coast University's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 77.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Florida Gulf Coast University's population has increased from 3.9% to 5.2%.

Florida Gulf Coast University is more Multiracial than neighboring Three Oaks (1.8% Multiracial), Estero (1.6% Multiracial), and Bonita Springs (1.9% Multiracial). Florida Gulf Coast University is less Multiracial than neighboring San Carlos Park (5.7% Multiracial), and Gateway (9.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.