High Springs, FL Demographics

A map of High Springs's Population by Race

High Springs, Florida has an estimated population of 6,544, an increase from the 6,215 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.9% White, 14.2% Black, 11.7% Hispanic, 2.9% Multiracial, 2.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of High Springs, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

High 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 High Springs, that probability was 45.0% in 2020 and 49.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

High Springs is ranked the 426th 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). High Springs was ranked the 429th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

High Springs's White Population

4,508 residents of High Springs, or 68.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in High Springs is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. High Springs ranks 431st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, High Springs's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of High Springs's population has decreased from 72.5% to 68.9%.

High Springs is more White than neighboring Alachua (58.6% White), Spring Ridge (68.1% White), Fort White (65.5% White), Newberry (54.6% White), and La Crosse (46.8% White).

High Springs's Black Population

926 residents of High Springs, or 14.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in High Springs is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. High Springs ranks 303rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, High Springs's Black population has grown by an estimated 27.2%. Black residents' share of High Springs's population has increased from 11.7% to 14.2%.

High Springs is more Black than neighboring La Crosse (12.1% Black). High Springs is less Black than neighboring Alachua (24.1% Black), Spring Ridge (14.4% Black), Fort White (23.2% Black), and Newberry (18.3% Black).

High Springs's Asian Population

0 residents of High Springs, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in High Springs is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. High Springs ranks 686th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, High Springs's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of High Springs's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

High Springs is less Asian than neighboring Alachua (2% Asian), Newberry (3.3% Asian), and La Crosse (0.8% Asian).

High Springs's Hispanic Population

767 residents of High Springs, or 11.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in High Springs is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. High Springs ranks 545th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, High Springs's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 26.8%. Hispanic residents' share of High Springs's population has increased from 9.7% to 11.7%.

High Springs is more Hispanic than neighboring Fort White (8.3% Hispanic). High Springs is less Hispanic than neighboring Alachua (12.9% Hispanic), Spring Ridge (17.5% Hispanic), Newberry (18.4% Hispanic), and La Crosse (35.5% Hispanic).

High Springs's Native American/Other Population

152 residents of High Springs, or 2.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in High Springs is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. High Springs ranks 400th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, High Springs's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 198.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of High Springs's population has increased from 0.8% to 2.3%.

High Springs is more Native American/Other than neighboring Alachua (0.3% Native American/Other), Spring Ridge (0% Native American/Other), Fort White (0% Native American/Other), Newberry (0% Native American/Other), and La Crosse (0% Native American/Other).

High Springs's Multiracial Population

191 residents of High Springs, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in High Springs is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. High Springs ranks 222nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, High Springs's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 32.7%. Multiracial residents' share of High Springs's population has decreased from 4.6% to 2.9%.

High Springs is more Multiracial than neighboring Alachua (2.1% Multiracial), and Spring Ridge (0% Multiracial). High Springs is less Multiracial than neighboring Fort White (3% Multiracial), Newberry (5.4% Multiracial), and La Crosse (4.8% 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.