Green Cove Springs, FL Demographics

A map of Green Cove Springs's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	6,839	6,862	68.1%	70.1%
Black	1,397	1,275	13.9%	13.0%
Hispanic	915	976	9.1%	10.0%
Multiracial	649	427	6.5%	4.4%
Native American/Other	146	93	1.5%	1.0%
Asian	98	153	1.0%	1.6%

Green Cove Springs, Florida has an estimated population of 10,044, a slight increase from the 9,786 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.1% White, 13.9% Black, 9.1% Hispanic, 6.5% Multiracial, 1.5% Native American/Other, and 1.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Green Cove Springs, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Green Cove Springs 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 Green Cove Springs, that probability was 47.9% in 2020 and 50.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Green Cove Springs is ranked the 347th 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). Green Cove Springs was ranked the 345th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Green Cove Springs's White Population

6,839 residents of Green Cove Springs, or 68.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Green Cove Springs is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Green Cove Springs ranks 454th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Green Cove Springs's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Green Cove Springs's population has decreased from 70.1% to 68.1%.

Green Cove Springs is more White than neighboring Lakeside (61.7% White). Green Cove Springs is less White than neighboring Fleming Island (76.8% White), Asbury Lake (80.1% White), Fruit Cove (75.7% White), and Penney Farms (93.5% White).

Green Cove Springs's Black Population

1,397 residents of Green Cove Springs, or 13.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Green Cove Springs is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Green Cove Springs ranks 280th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Green Cove Springs's Black population has grown by an estimated 9.6%. Black residents' share of Green Cove Springs's population has increased from 13.0% to 13.9%.

Green Cove Springs is more Black than neighboring Fleming Island (3.8% Black), Asbury Lake (7.3% Black), Fruit Cove (6% Black), and Penney Farms (2.5% Black). Green Cove Springs is less Black than neighboring Lakeside (16.4% Black).

Green Cove Springs's Asian Population

98 residents of Green Cove Springs, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Green Cove Springs is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Green Cove Springs ranks 412th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Green Cove Springs's Asian population has declined by an estimated 35.9%. Asian residents' share of Green Cove Springs's population has decreased from 1.6% to 1.0%.

Green Cove Springs is more Asian than neighboring Penney Farms (0% Asian). Green Cove Springs is less Asian than neighboring Fleming Island (4.2% Asian), Asbury Lake (1.4% Asian), Fruit Cove (3.3% Asian), and Lakeside (1.5% Asian).

Green Cove Springs's Hispanic Population

915 residents of Green Cove Springs, or 9.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Green Cove Springs is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Green Cove Springs ranks 538th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Green Cove Springs's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 6.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Green Cove Springs's population has decreased from 10.0% to 9.1%.

Green Cove Springs is more Hispanic than neighboring Asbury Lake (7.1% Hispanic), and Penney Farms (1.2% Hispanic). Green Cove Springs is less Hispanic than neighboring Fleming Island (11.2% Hispanic), Fruit Cove (10.1% Hispanic), and Lakeside (13.9% Hispanic).

Green Cove Springs's Native American/Other Population

146 residents of Green Cove Springs, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Green Cove Springs is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Green Cove Springs ranks 282nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Green Cove Springs's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 57.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Green Cove Springs's population has increased from 1.0% to 1.5%.

Green Cove Springs is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fleming Island (0.8% Native American/Other), Asbury Lake (0.7% Native American/Other), Fruit Cove (0.4% Native American/Other), Penney Farms (0.2% Native American/Other), and Lakeside (0.9% Native American/Other).

Green Cove Springs's Multiracial Population

649 residents of Green Cove Springs, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Green Cove Springs is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Green Cove Springs ranks 271st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Green Cove Springs's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 52.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Green Cove Springs's population has increased from 4.4% to 6.5%.

Green Cove Springs is more Multiracial than neighboring Fleming Island (3.2% Multiracial), Asbury Lake (3.5% Multiracial), Fruit Cove (4.6% Multiracial), Penney Farms (2.6% 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.