Heathrow, FL Demographics

A map of Heathrow's Population by Race

Heathrow, Florida has an estimated population of 6,769, a less than 1% change from the 6,806 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.0% White, 14.3% Asian, 12.8% Hispanic, 4.2% Black, 1.3% Multiracial, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Heathrow, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Heathrow 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 Heathrow, that probability was 57.7% in 2020 and 51.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Heathrow is ranked the 420th 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). Heathrow was ranked the 400th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Heathrow's White Population

4,534 residents of Heathrow, or 67.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Heathrow is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Heathrow ranks 563rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Heathrow's White population has grown by an estimated 8.5%. White residents' share of Heathrow's population has increased from 61.4% to 67.0%.

Heathrow is more White than neighboring Lake Mary (64.7% White), Longwood (56.8% White), Sanford (38.5% White), and Altamonte Springs (41.9% White). Heathrow is less White than neighboring Wekiwa Springs (72.5% White).

Heathrow's Black Population

281 residents of Heathrow, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Heathrow is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Heathrow ranks 502nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Heathrow's Black population has declined by an estimated 17.4%. Black residents' share of Heathrow's population has decreased from 5.0% to 4.2%.

Heathrow is more Black than neighboring Wekiwa Springs (2.3% Black). Heathrow is less Black than neighboring Lake Mary (12.3% Black), Longwood (5% Black), Sanford (24.1% Black), and Altamonte Springs (18.7% Black).

Heathrow's Asian Population

965 residents of Heathrow, or 14.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Heathrow is considerably higher than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Heathrow ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Heathrow's Asian population has declined by an estimated 14.1%. Asian residents' share of Heathrow's population has decreased from 16.5% to 14.3%.

Heathrow is more Asian than neighboring Lake Mary (9.3% Asian), Longwood (2% Asian), Wekiwa Springs (3.7% Asian), Sanford (4.4% Asian), and Altamonte Springs (2.6% Asian).

Heathrow's Hispanic Population

865 residents of Heathrow, or 12.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Heathrow is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Heathrow ranks 476th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Heathrow's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Heathrow's population has increased from 12.0% to 12.8%.

Heathrow is more Hispanic than neighboring Lake Mary (11% Hispanic). Heathrow is less Hispanic than neighboring Longwood (29% Hispanic), Wekiwa Springs (16.5% Hispanic), Sanford (28.5% Hispanic), and Altamonte Springs (30.3% Hispanic).

Heathrow's Native American/Other Population

33 residents of Heathrow, 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 Heathrow is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Heathrow ranks 440th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Heathrow's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 37.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Heathrow's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Heathrow is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sanford (0.4% Native American/Other). Heathrow is less Native American/Other than neighboring Longwood (1.5% Native American/Other), Wekiwa Springs (0.6% Native American/Other), and Altamonte Springs (1.9% Native American/Other).

Heathrow's Multiracial Population

91 residents of Heathrow, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Heathrow is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Heathrow ranks 295th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Heathrow's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 68.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Heathrow's population has decreased from 4.3% to 1.3%.

Heathrow is less Multiracial than neighboring Lake Mary (2.2% Multiracial), Longwood (5.6% Multiracial), Wekiwa Springs (4.3% Multiracial), Sanford (4.2% Multiracial), and Altamonte Springs (4.6% 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.