Fruit Cove, FL Demographics

A map of Fruit Cove's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	27,148	25,376	75.7%	78.9%
Hispanic	3,618	2,743	10.1%	8.5%
Black	2,136	1,060	6.0%	3.3%
Multiracial	1,650	1,516	4.6%	4.7%
Asian	1,186	1,185	3.3%	3.7%
Native American/Other	139	263	0.4%	0.8%

Fruit Cove, Florida has an estimated population of 35,877, a large increase from the 32,143 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.7% White, 10.1% Hispanic, 6.0% Black, 4.6% Multiracial, 3.3% Asian, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fruit Cove, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fruit Cove 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 Fruit Cove, that probability was 36.5% in 2020 and 41.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fruit Cove is ranked the 120th 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). Fruit Cove was ranked the 128th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fruit Cove's White Population

27,148 residents of Fruit Cove, or 75.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fruit Cove is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Fruit Cove ranks 333rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fruit Cove's White population has grown by an estimated 7.0%. White residents' share of Fruit Cove's population has decreased from 78.9% to 75.7%.

Fruit Cove is more White than neighboring Orange Park (62.5% White), Green Cove Springs (68.1% White), Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace (56.3% White), and Lakeside (61.7% White). Fruit Cove is less White than neighboring Fleming Island (76.8% White).

Fruit Cove's Black Population

2,136 residents of Fruit Cove, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fruit Cove is lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Fruit Cove ranks 587th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fruit Cove's Black population has grown by an estimated 101.5%. Black residents' share of Fruit Cove's population has increased from 3.3% to 6.0%.

Fruit Cove is more Black than neighboring Fleming Island (3.8% Black). Fruit Cove is less Black than neighboring Orange Park (22.7% Black), Green Cove Springs (13.9% Black), Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace (16.1% Black), and Lakeside (16.4% Black).

Fruit Cove's Asian Population

1,186 residents of Fruit Cove, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fruit Cove is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Fruit Cove ranks 127th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fruit Cove's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Fruit Cove's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.3%.

Fruit Cove is more Asian than neighboring Green Cove Springs (1% Asian), and Lakeside (1.5% Asian). Fruit Cove is less Asian than neighboring Fleming Island (4.2% Asian), Orange Park (6.3% Asian), and Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace (4.6% Asian).

Fruit Cove's Hispanic Population

3,618 residents of Fruit Cove, or 10.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fruit Cove is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Fruit Cove ranks 587th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fruit Cove's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 31.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Fruit Cove's population has increased from 8.5% to 10.1%.

Fruit Cove is more Hispanic than neighboring Orange Park (6.3% Hispanic), and Green Cove Springs (9.1% Hispanic). Fruit Cove is less Hispanic than neighboring Fleming Island (11.2% Hispanic), Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace (18% Hispanic), and Lakeside (13.9% Hispanic).

Fruit Cove's Native American/Other Population

139 residents of Fruit Cove, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fruit Cove is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Fruit Cove ranks 405th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fruit Cove's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 47.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fruit Cove's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Fruit Cove is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fleming Island (0.8% Native American/Other), Green Cove Springs (1.5% Native American/Other), Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace (0.5% Native American/Other), and Lakeside (0.9% Native American/Other).

Fruit Cove's Multiracial Population

1,650 residents of Fruit Cove, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fruit Cove is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Fruit Cove ranks 197th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fruit Cove's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 8.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Fruit Cove's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.6%.

Fruit Cove is more Multiracial than neighboring Fleming Island (3.2% Multiracial), and Orange Park (1.9% Multiracial). Fruit Cove is less Multiracial than neighboring Green Cove Springs (6.5% Multiracial), and Lakeside (5.7% 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.