Fort White, FL Demographics

A map of Fort White's Population by Race

Fort White, Florida has an estimated population of 531, a large decrease from the 618 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.5% White, 23.2% Black, 8.3% Hispanic, 3.0% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fort White, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fort White is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Fort White, that probability was 50.5% in 2020 and 50.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fort White is ranked the 851st 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 White was ranked the 830th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fort White's White Population

348 residents of Fort White, or 65.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fort White is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Fort White ranks 508th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort White's White population has declined by an estimated 14.3%. White residents' share of Fort White's population has remained roughly unchanged at 65.5%.

Fort White is more White than neighboring Branford (53.8% White), Bell (61.3% White), and Alachua (58.6% White). Fort White is less White than neighboring Spring Ridge (68.1% White), and High Springs (68.9% White).

Fort White's Black Population

123 residents of Fort White, or 23.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fort White is higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Fort White ranks 153rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort White's Black population has declined by an estimated 17.4%. Black residents' share of Fort White's population has decreased from 24.1% to 23.2%.

Fort White is more Black than neighboring Spring Ridge (14.4% Black), High Springs (14.2% Black), and Bell (0.5% Black). Fort White is less Black than neighboring Branford (37.6% Black), and Alachua (24.1% Black).

Fort White's Asian Population

0 residents of Fort White, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fort White is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Fort White ranks 635th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort White's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Fort White's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Fort White is less Asian than neighboring Branford (0.2% Asian), Bell (0.2% Asian), and Alachua (2% Asian).

Fort White's Hispanic Population

44 residents of Fort White, or 8.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fort White is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Fort White ranks 674th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort White's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Fort White's population has increased from 6.6% to 8.3%.

Fort White is more Hispanic than neighboring Branford (6% Hispanic). Fort White is less Hispanic than neighboring Spring Ridge (17.5% Hispanic), High Springs (11.7% Hispanic), Bell (34.8% Hispanic), and Alachua (12.9% Hispanic).

Fort White's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Fort White, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fort White is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Fort White ranks 415th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort White's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fort White's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Fort White is less Native American/Other than neighboring High Springs (2.3% Native American/Other), Branford (0.6% Native American/Other), Bell (1.6% Native American/Other), and Alachua (0.3% Native American/Other).

Fort White's Multiracial Population

16 residents of Fort White, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fort White is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Fort White ranks 813th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort White's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 33.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Fort White's population has increased from 1.9% to 3.0%.

Fort White is more Multiracial than neighboring Spring Ridge (0% Multiracial), High Springs (2.9% Multiracial), Branford (1.8% Multiracial), Bell (1.6% Multiracial), and Alachua (2.1% 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.