Harlem Heights, FL Demographics

A map of Harlem Heights's Population by Race

Harlem Heights, Florida has an estimated population of 1,122, a dramatic decrease from the 1,930 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.8% Hispanic, 43.9% Black, 4.0% White, 2.9% Asian, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Harlem Heights, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Harlem Heights 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 Harlem Heights, that probability was 54.3% in 2020 and 56.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Harlem Heights is ranked the 765th 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 Heights was ranked the 684th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Harlem Heights's White Population

45 residents of Harlem Heights, or 4.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Harlem Heights is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Harlem Heights ranks 895th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harlem Heights's White population has declined by an estimated 78.0%. White residents' share of Harlem Heights's population has decreased from 10.6% to 4.0%.

Harlem Heights is less White than neighboring Iona (90% White), Cypress Lake (81.8% White), McGregor (85.4% White), Whiskey Creek (91% White), and Villas (66.6% White).

Harlem Heights's Black Population

492 residents of Harlem Heights, or 43.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Harlem Heights is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Harlem Heights ranks 167th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harlem Heights's Black population has grown by an estimated 12.8%. Black residents' share of Harlem Heights's population has increased from 22.6% to 43.9%.

Harlem Heights is more Black than neighboring Iona (2% Black), Cypress Lake (0.7% Black), McGregor (0% Black), Whiskey Creek (0.9% Black), and Villas (4.3% Black).

Harlem Heights's Asian Population

32 residents of Harlem Heights, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Harlem Heights is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Harlem Heights ranks 650th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harlem Heights's Asian population has grown by an estimated 113.3%. Asian residents' share of Harlem Heights's population has increased from 0.8% to 2.9%.

Harlem Heights is more Asian than neighboring Iona (1.6% Asian), and Whiskey Creek (0.1% Asian). Harlem Heights is less Asian than neighboring Cypress Lake (3.4% Asian), McGregor (4% Asian), and Villas (3.1% Asian).

Harlem Heights's Hispanic Population

548 residents of Harlem Heights, or 48.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Harlem Heights is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Harlem Heights ranks 59th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harlem Heights's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 54.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Harlem Heights's population has decreased from 62.7% to 48.8%.

Harlem Heights is more Hispanic than neighboring Iona (3.3% Hispanic), Cypress Lake (10.6% Hispanic), McGregor (7.7% Hispanic), Whiskey Creek (5.8% Hispanic), and Villas (18.4% Hispanic).

Harlem Heights's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Harlem Heights, 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 Harlem Heights is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Harlem Heights ranks 566th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harlem Heights's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 61.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Harlem Heights's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Harlem Heights is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cypress Lake (0.3% Native American/Other). Harlem Heights is less Native American/Other than neighboring Iona (1.2% Native American/Other), McGregor (1% Native American/Other), Whiskey Creek (1.1% Native American/Other), and Villas (3.1% Native American/Other).

Harlem Heights's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Harlem Heights, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Harlem Heights is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Harlem Heights ranks 712th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harlem Heights's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Harlem Heights's population has decreased from 2.6% to 0.0%.

Harlem Heights is less Multiracial than neighboring Iona (2% Multiracial), Cypress Lake (3.1% Multiracial), McGregor (1.9% Multiracial), Whiskey Creek (1% Multiracial), and Villas (4.5% 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.