Harlem, FL Demographics

A map of Harlem's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	2,404	2,289	99.3%	93.8%
Hispanic	16	82	0.7%	3.4%
White	0	39	0.0%	1.6%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	6	0.0%	0.2%
Multiracial	0	25	0.0%	1.0%

Harlem, Florida has an estimated population of 2,420, a less than 1% change from the 2,441 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 99.3% Black, 0.7% Hispanic, 0.0% White, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Harlem, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Harlem has become considerably 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 Harlem, that probability was 11.9% in 2020 and 1.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Harlem is ranked the 646th 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). Harlem was ranked the 637th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Harlem's White Population

0 residents of Harlem, or 0.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Harlem is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Harlem ranks 955th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harlem's White population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. White residents' share of Harlem's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.0%.

Harlem is less White than neighboring Clewiston (37.5% White), Montura (16.7% White), Moore Haven (25.6% White), and South Bay (7.8% White).

Harlem's Black Population

2,404 residents of Harlem, or 99.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Harlem is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Harlem ranks 1st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harlem's Black population has grown by an estimated 5.0%. Black residents' share of Harlem's population has increased from 93.8% to 99.3%.

Harlem is more Black than neighboring Clewiston (9.5% Black), Lake Harbor (0% Black), Montura (0.3% Black), Moore Haven (39.9% Black), and South Bay (61.7% Black).

Harlem's Asian Population

0 residents of Harlem, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Harlem is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Harlem ranks 899th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harlem's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Harlem's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Harlem is less Asian than neighboring Clewiston (1.6% Asian), and Moore Haven (0.2% Asian).

Harlem's Hispanic Population

16 residents of Harlem, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Harlem is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Harlem ranks 876th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harlem's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 80.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Harlem's population has decreased from 3.4% to 0.7%.

Harlem is more Hispanic than neighboring Lake Harbor (0% Hispanic). Harlem is less Hispanic than neighboring Clewiston (50.9% Hispanic), Montura (81% Hispanic), Moore Haven (31.7% Hispanic), and South Bay (25.2% Hispanic).

Harlem's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Harlem, 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 Harlem is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Harlem ranks 880th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harlem's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Harlem's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Harlem is less Native American/Other than neighboring Clewiston (0.1% Native American/Other), Montura (2.1% Native American/Other), Moore Haven (2.3% Native American/Other), and South Bay (1.3% Native American/Other).

Harlem's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Harlem, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Harlem is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Harlem ranks 910th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harlem's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Harlem's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Harlem is less Multiracial than neighboring Clewiston (0.4% Multiracial), Moore Haven (0.4% Multiracial), and South Bay (4.1% 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.