Golden Gate, FL Demographics

A map of Golden Gate's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	20,347	16,549	69.6%	65.4%
White	4,332	4,513	14.8%	17.8%
Black	4,052	3,650	13.9%	14.4%
Multiracial	241	350	0.8%	1.4%
Native American/Other	134	123	0.5%	0.5%
Asian	128	136	0.4%	0.5%

Golden Gate, Florida has an estimated population of 29,234, a large increase from the 25,321 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.6% Hispanic, 14.8% White, 13.9% Black, 0.8% Multiracial, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 0.4% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Golden Gate, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Golden Gate 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 Golden Gate, that probability was 52.0% in 2020 and 47.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Golden Gate is ranked the 146th 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). Golden Gate was ranked the 163rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Golden Gate's White Population

4,332 residents of Golden Gate, or 14.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Golden Gate is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Golden Gate ranks 861st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden Gate's White population has declined by an estimated 4.0%. White residents' share of Golden Gate's population has decreased from 17.8% to 14.8%.

Golden Gate is less White than neighboring Berkshire Lakes (86.7% White), Vineyards (83.6% White), Island Walk (97.6% White), Lely (79.7% White), and Lely Resort (67.2% White).

Golden Gate's Black Population

4,052 residents of Golden Gate, or 13.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Golden Gate is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Golden Gate ranks 258th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden Gate's Black population has grown by an estimated 11.0%. Black residents' share of Golden Gate's population has decreased from 14.4% to 13.9%.

Golden Gate is more Black than neighboring Berkshire Lakes (0% Black), Vineyards (0.8% Black), Island Walk (0% Black), and Lely (6.4% Black). Golden Gate is less Black than neighboring Lely Resort (18.8% Black).

Golden Gate's Asian Population

128 residents of Golden Gate, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Golden Gate is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Golden Gate ranks 750th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden Gate's Asian population has declined by an estimated 5.9%. Asian residents' share of Golden Gate's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Golden Gate is more Asian than neighboring Vineyards (0% Asian), Island Walk (0% Asian), and Lely (0% Asian). Golden Gate is less Asian than neighboring Berkshire Lakes (0.7% Asian), and Lely Resort (3% Asian).

Golden Gate's Hispanic Population

20,347 residents of Golden Gate, or 69.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Golden Gate is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Golden Gate ranks 52nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden Gate's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 23.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Golden Gate's population has increased from 65.4% to 69.6%.

Golden Gate is more Hispanic than neighboring Berkshire Lakes (11.7% Hispanic), Vineyards (13.9% Hispanic), Island Walk (1.4% Hispanic), Lely (11.9% Hispanic), and Lely Resort (9.9% Hispanic).

Golden Gate's Native American/Other Population

134 residents of Golden Gate, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Golden Gate is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Golden Gate ranks 737th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden Gate's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 8.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Golden Gate's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Golden Gate is more Native American/Other than neighboring Berkshire Lakes (0.4% Native American/Other), Vineyards (0% Native American/Other), Lely (0% Native American/Other), and Lely Resort (0.2% Native American/Other). Golden Gate is less Native American/Other than neighboring Island Walk (0.6% Native American/Other).

Golden Gate's Multiracial Population

241 residents of Golden Gate, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Golden Gate is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Golden Gate ranks 877th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden Gate's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 31.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Golden Gate's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.8%.

Golden Gate is more Multiracial than neighboring Berkshire Lakes (0.5% Multiracial), and Island Walk (0.4% Multiracial). Golden Gate is less Multiracial than neighboring Vineyards (1.7% Multiracial), Lely (2% Multiracial), and Lely Resort (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.