Florida Ridge, FL Demographics
A map of Florida Ridge's Population by Race
Florida Ridge, Florida has an estimated population of 20,889, a slight decrease from the 21,302 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 66.4% White, 16.4% Black, 10.6% Hispanic, 3.6% Multiracial, 1.8% Asian, and 1.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Florida Ridge, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Florida Ridge has become less 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 Ridge, that probability was 54.2% in 2020 and 52.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Florida Ridge is ranked the 199th 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 Ridge was ranked the 196th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Florida Ridge's White Population
13,860 residents of Florida Ridge, or 66.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Florida Ridge is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Florida Ridge ranks 529th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Florida Ridge's White population has grown by an estimated 1.2%. White residents' share of Florida Ridge's population has increased from 64.3% to 66.4%.
Florida Ridge is less White than neighboring Lakewood Park (71.3% White), South Beach (92.9% White), Vero Beach South (73.8% White), Vero Beach (71.7% White), and St. Lucie Village (78.4% White).
Florida Ridge's Black Population
3,431 residents of Florida Ridge, or 16.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Florida Ridge is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Florida Ridge ranks 260th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Florida Ridge's Black population has grown by an estimated 13.8%. Black residents' share of Florida Ridge's population has increased from 14.1% to 16.4%.
Florida Ridge is more Black than neighboring Lakewood Park (15.5% Black), South Beach (0% Black), Vero Beach South (2.9% Black), Vero Beach (9.2% Black), and St. Lucie Village (3.5% Black).
Florida Ridge's Asian Population
366 residents of Florida Ridge, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Florida Ridge is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Florida Ridge ranks 399th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Florida Ridge's Asian population has grown by an estimated 5.2%. Asian residents' share of Florida Ridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.
Florida Ridge is more Asian than neighboring South Beach (0% Asian), and St. Lucie Village (0% Asian). Florida Ridge is less Asian than neighboring Lakewood Park (2.3% Asian), Vero Beach South (2.4% Asian), and Vero Beach (2% Asian).
Florida Ridge's Hispanic Population
2,219 residents of Florida Ridge, or 10.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Florida Ridge is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Florida Ridge ranks 405th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Florida Ridge's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 31.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Florida Ridge's population has decreased from 15.2% to 10.6%.
Florida Ridge is more Hispanic than neighboring Lakewood Park (7.8% Hispanic), South Beach (2.7% Hispanic), and St. Lucie Village (6.4% Hispanic). Florida Ridge is less Hispanic than neighboring Vero Beach South (15.7% Hispanic), and Vero Beach (11.6% Hispanic).
Florida Ridge's Native American/Other Population
258 residents of Florida Ridge, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Florida Ridge is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Florida Ridge ranks 306th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Florida Ridge's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 31.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Florida Ridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.
Florida Ridge is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lakewood Park (0.7% Native American/Other), South Beach (0.3% Native American/Other), Vero Beach (0.4% Native American/Other), and St. Lucie Village (0% Native American/Other). Florida Ridge is less Native American/Other than neighboring Vero Beach South (2% Native American/Other).
Florida Ridge's Multiracial Population
755 residents of Florida Ridge, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Florida Ridge is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Florida Ridge ranks 426th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Florida Ridge's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 7.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Florida Ridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.6%.
Florida Ridge is more Multiracial than neighboring Lakewood Park (2.3% Multiracial), and Vero Beach South (3.2% Multiracial). Florida Ridge is less Multiracial than neighboring South Beach (4.1% Multiracial), Vero Beach (5.1% Multiracial), and St. Lucie Village (11.6% 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.