Howey-in-the-Hills, FL Demographics

A map of Howey-in-the-Hills's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,622	1,261	75.3%	76.7%
Hispanic	268	224	12.4%	13.6%
Black	167	94	7.8%	5.7%
Multiracial	76	36	3.5%	2.2%
Native American/Other	20	13	0.9%	0.8%
Asian	0	15	0.0%	0.9%

Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida has an estimated population of 2,153, a dramatic increase from the 1,643 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.3% White, 12.4% Hispanic, 7.8% Black, 3.5% Multiracial, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Howey-in-the-Hills, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Howey-in-the-Hills 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 Howey-in-the-Hills, that probability was 38.9% in 2020 and 41.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Howey-in-the-Hills is ranked the 668th 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). Howey-in-the-Hills was ranked the 708th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Howey-in-the-Hills's White Population

1,622 residents of Howey-in-the-Hills, or 75.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Howey-in-the-Hills is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Howey-in-the-Hills ranks 372nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Howey-in-the-Hills's White population has grown by an estimated 28.6%. White residents' share of Howey-in-the-Hills's population has decreased from 76.7% to 75.3%.

Howey-in-the-Hills is more White than neighboring Astatula (63.2% White), Tavares (68.3% White), Groveland (45.6% White), and Minneola (51.6% White). Howey-in-the-Hills is less White than neighboring Yalaha (77.1% White).

Howey-in-the-Hills's Black Population

167 residents of Howey-in-the-Hills, or 7.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Howey-in-the-Hills is lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Howey-in-the-Hills ranks 470th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Howey-in-the-Hills's Black population has grown by an estimated 77.7%. Black residents' share of Howey-in-the-Hills's population has increased from 5.7% to 7.8%.

Howey-in-the-Hills is more Black than neighboring Astatula (2% Black). Howey-in-the-Hills is less Black than neighboring Yalaha (9.7% Black), Tavares (8.2% Black), Groveland (16% Black), and Minneola (8.2% Black).

Howey-in-the-Hills's Asian Population

0 residents of Howey-in-the-Hills, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Howey-in-the-Hills is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Howey-in-the-Hills ranks 601st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Howey-in-the-Hills's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Howey-in-the-Hills's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Howey-in-the-Hills is less Asian than neighboring Astatula (0.6% Asian), Tavares (2.4% Asian), Groveland (3.2% Asian), and Minneola (2.1% Asian).

Howey-in-the-Hills's Hispanic Population

268 residents of Howey-in-the-Hills, or 12.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Howey-in-the-Hills is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Howey-in-the-Hills ranks 442nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Howey-in-the-Hills's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 19.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Howey-in-the-Hills's population has decreased from 13.6% to 12.4%.

Howey-in-the-Hills is more Hispanic than neighboring Yalaha (8.3% Hispanic). Howey-in-the-Hills is less Hispanic than neighboring Astatula (32.3% Hispanic), Tavares (16.2% Hispanic), Groveland (30.5% Hispanic), and Minneola (31.1% Hispanic).

Howey-in-the-Hills's Native American/Other Population

20 residents of Howey-in-the-Hills, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Howey-in-the-Hills is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Howey-in-the-Hills ranks 428th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Howey-in-the-Hills's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 53.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Howey-in-the-Hills's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Howey-in-the-Hills is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tavares (0.3% Native American/Other). Howey-in-the-Hills is less Native American/Other than neighboring Astatula (1% Native American/Other), Yalaha (4.6% Native American/Other), Groveland (2% Native American/Other), and Minneola (2.7% Native American/Other).

Howey-in-the-Hills's Multiracial Population

76 residents of Howey-in-the-Hills, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Howey-in-the-Hills is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Howey-in-the-Hills ranks 775th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Howey-in-the-Hills's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 111.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Howey-in-the-Hills's population has increased from 2.2% to 3.5%.

Howey-in-the-Hills is more Multiracial than neighboring Astatula (0.9% Multiracial), Yalaha (0.3% Multiracial), and Groveland (2.8% Multiracial). Howey-in-the-Hills is less Multiracial than neighboring Tavares (4.6% Multiracial), and Minneola (4.3% 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.