Fort Meade, FL Demographics

A map of Fort Meade's Population by Race

Fort Meade, Florida has an estimated population of 5,225, a slight increase from the 5,100 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 51.4% White, 32.6% Hispanic, 13.2% Black, 2.0% Multiracial, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fort Meade, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fort Meade has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Fort Meade, that probability was 62.5% in 2020 and 61.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fort Meade is ranked the 470th 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). Fort Meade was ranked the 472nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fort Meade's White Population

2,688 residents of Fort Meade, or 51.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fort Meade is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Fort Meade ranks 656th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Meade's White population has grown by an estimated 1.8%. White residents' share of Fort Meade's population has remained roughly unchanged at 51.4%.

Fort Meade is more White than neighboring Bowling Green (33.2% White). Fort Meade is less White than neighboring Homeland (82.1% White), Bartow (55.8% White), Alturas (67.7% White), and Bradley Junction (63.4% White).

Fort Meade's Black Population

689 residents of Fort Meade, or 13.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fort Meade is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Fort Meade ranks 231st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Meade's Black population has declined by an estimated 21.8%. Black residents' share of Fort Meade's population has decreased from 17.3% to 13.2%.

Fort Meade is more Black than neighboring Homeland (0% Black), Bowling Green (7% Black), and Alturas (1.4% Black). Fort Meade is less Black than neighboring Bartow (22% Black), and Bradley Junction (28.5% Black).

Fort Meade's Asian Population

0 residents of Fort Meade, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fort Meade is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Fort Meade ranks 832nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Meade's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Fort Meade's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Fort Meade is less Asian than neighboring Bartow (2.7% Asian).

Fort Meade's Hispanic Population

1,704 residents of Fort Meade, or 32.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fort Meade is higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Fort Meade ranks 223rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Meade's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 20.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Fort Meade's population has increased from 27.7% to 32.6%.

Fort Meade is more Hispanic than neighboring Homeland (17.9% Hispanic), Bartow (15.9% Hispanic), Alturas (28.1% Hispanic), and Bradley Junction (0.3% Hispanic). Fort Meade is less Hispanic than neighboring Bowling Green (53.8% Hispanic).

Fort Meade's Native American/Other Population

38 residents of Fort Meade, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fort Meade is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Fort Meade ranks 845th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Meade's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 123.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fort Meade's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Fort Meade is more Native American/Other than neighboring Homeland (0% Native American/Other), Bartow (0.3% Native American/Other), Bowling Green (0% Native American/Other), Alturas (0% Native American/Other), and Bradley Junction (0% Native American/Other).

Fort Meade's Multiracial Population

106 residents of Fort Meade, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fort Meade is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Fort Meade ranks 705th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Meade's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 20.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Fort Meade's population has decreased from 2.6% to 2.0%.

Fort Meade is more Multiracial than neighboring Homeland (0% Multiracial). Fort Meade is less Multiracial than neighboring Bartow (3.3% Multiracial), Bowling Green (6.1% Multiracial), Alturas (2.8% Multiracial), and Bradley Junction (7.8% 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.