Immokalee, FL Demographics

A map of Immokalee's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	19,515	18,549	74.0%	75.5%
Black	5,701	4,875	21.6%	19.9%
White	911	709	3.5%	2.9%
Multiracial	152	239	0.6%	1.0%
Native American/Other	70	148	0.3%	0.6%
Asian	12	37	0.0%	0.2%

Immokalee, Florida has an estimated population of 26,361, an increase from the 24,557 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.0% Hispanic, 21.6% Black, 3.5% White, 0.6% Multiracial, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Immokalee, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Immokalee 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 Immokalee, that probability was 38.9% in 2020 and 40.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Immokalee is ranked the 164th 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). Immokalee was ranked the 173rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Immokalee's White Population

911 residents of Immokalee, or 3.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Immokalee is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Immokalee ranks 944th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Immokalee's White population has grown by an estimated 28.5%. White residents' share of Immokalee's population has increased from 2.9% to 3.5%.

Immokalee is less White than neighboring Ave Maria (48.8% White), Orangetree (53.1% White), Heritage Bay (93.6% White), Lehigh Acres (27.7% White), and LaBelle (33.1% White).

Immokalee's Black Population

5,701 residents of Immokalee, or 21.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Immokalee is higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Immokalee ranks 199th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Immokalee's Black population has grown by an estimated 16.9%. Black residents' share of Immokalee's population has increased from 19.9% to 21.6%.

Immokalee is more Black than neighboring Ave Maria (13.9% Black), Orangetree (13.4% Black), Heritage Bay (0% Black), Lehigh Acres (17.5% Black), and LaBelle (3.2% Black).

Immokalee's Asian Population

12 residents of Immokalee, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Immokalee is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Immokalee ranks 874th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Immokalee's Asian population has declined by an estimated 67.6%. Asian residents' share of Immokalee's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Immokalee is less Asian than neighboring Ave Maria (0.9% Asian), Orangetree (3.4% Asian), and Lehigh Acres (0.9% Asian).

Immokalee's Hispanic Population

19,515 residents of Immokalee, or 74.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Immokalee is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Immokalee ranks 28th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Immokalee's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Immokalee's population has decreased from 75.5% to 74.0%.

Immokalee is more Hispanic than neighboring Ave Maria (32% Hispanic), Orangetree (26.6% Hispanic), Heritage Bay (0% Hispanic), Lehigh Acres (49.2% Hispanic), and LaBelle (61.6% Hispanic).

Immokalee's Native American/Other Population

70 residents of Immokalee, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Immokalee is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Immokalee ranks 634th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Immokalee's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 52.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Immokalee's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Immokalee is more Native American/Other than neighboring LaBelle (0% Native American/Other). Immokalee is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ave Maria (1.2% Native American/Other), Heritage Bay (2.6% Native American/Other), and Lehigh Acres (1.5% Native American/Other).

Immokalee's Multiracial Population

152 residents of Immokalee, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Immokalee is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Immokalee ranks 912th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Immokalee's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 36.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Immokalee's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Immokalee is less Multiracial than neighboring Ave Maria (3.1% Multiracial), Orangetree (3.1% Multiracial), Heritage Bay (3.7% Multiracial), Lehigh Acres (3.2% Multiracial), and LaBelle (2% 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.