Florida, NY Demographics

A map of Florida's Population by Race

Florida, New York has an estimated population of 2,893, a less than 1% change from the 2,888 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.1% White, 20.7% Hispanic, 8.3% Black, 6.7% Asian, 1.7% Multiracial, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Florida, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Florida has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Florida, that probability was 48.6% in 2020 and 56.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Florida is ranked the 507th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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 was ranked the 510th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Florida's White Population

1,796 residents of Florida, or 62.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Florida is higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Florida ranks 1038th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Florida's White population has declined by an estimated 9.8%. White residents' share of Florida's population has decreased from 69.0% to 62.1%.

Florida is more White than neighboring Chester (53.2% White), and Mechanicstown (32.4% White). Florida is less White than neighboring Goshen (73.1% White), Warwick (83.2% White), and Greenwood Lake (75% White).

Florida's Black Population

239 residents of Florida, or 8.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Florida is lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Florida ranks 175th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Florida's Black population has grown by an estimated 11.7%. Black residents' share of Florida's population has increased from 7.4% to 8.3%.

Florida is more Black than neighboring Goshen (1% Black), Warwick (2.2% Black), and Greenwood Lake (3% Black). Florida is less Black than neighboring Chester (10.7% Black), and Mechanicstown (24% Black).

Florida's Asian Population

193 residents of Florida, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Florida is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Florida ranks 433rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Florida's Asian population has grown by an estimated 171.8%. Asian residents' share of Florida's population has increased from 2.5% to 6.7%.

Florida is more Asian than neighboring Goshen (3.8% Asian), Warwick (1.8% Asian), Mechanicstown (3% Asian), and Greenwood Lake (5.4% Asian). Florida is less Asian than neighboring Chester (7.7% Asian).

Florida's Hispanic Population

598 residents of Florida, or 20.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Florida is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Florida ranks 167th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Florida's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 17.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Florida's population has increased from 17.7% to 20.7%.

Florida is more Hispanic than neighboring Goshen (18.7% Hispanic), Warwick (11% Hispanic), and Greenwood Lake (15.5% Hispanic). Florida is less Hispanic than neighboring Chester (22.6% Hispanic), and Mechanicstown (35.4% Hispanic).

Florida's Native American/Other Population

17 residents of Florida, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Florida is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Florida ranks 664th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Florida's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Florida's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Florida is more Native American/Other than neighboring Goshen (0.2% Native American/Other), Warwick (0.5% Native American/Other), Mechanicstown (0.5% Native American/Other), and Greenwood Lake (0% Native American/Other). Florida is less Native American/Other than neighboring Chester (0.8% Native American/Other).

Florida's Multiracial Population

50 residents of Florida, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Florida is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Florida ranks 804th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Florida's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 40.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Florida's population has decreased from 2.9% to 1.7%.

Florida is more Multiracial than neighboring Warwick (1.3% Multiracial), and Greenwood Lake (1.2% Multiracial). Florida is less Multiracial than neighboring Goshen (3.2% Multiracial), Chester (5.1% Multiracial), and Mechanicstown (4.7% 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.