Inverness Highlands South, FL Demographics

A map of Inverness Highlands South's Population by Race

Inverness Highlands South, Florida has an estimated population of 7,449, a large increase from the 6,698 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.7% White, 4.7% Hispanic, 3.2% Multiracial, 2.0% Native American/Other, 0.4% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Inverness Highlands South, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Inverness Highlands South 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 Inverness Highlands South, that probability was 28.1% in 2020 and 19.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Inverness Highlands South is ranked the 398th 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). Inverness Highlands South was ranked the 407th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Inverness Highlands South's White Population

6,680 residents of Inverness Highlands South, or 89.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Inverness Highlands South is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Inverness Highlands South ranks 225th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Inverness Highlands South's White population has grown by an estimated 18.2%. White residents' share of Inverness Highlands South's population has increased from 84.4% to 89.7%.

Inverness Highlands South is more White than neighboring Inverness (82.9% White), Inverness Highlands North (88.1% White), Floral City (85.7% White), and Hernando (89.3% White). Inverness Highlands South is less White than neighboring Citrus Hills (90.4% White).

Inverness Highlands South's Black Population

2 residents of Inverness Highlands South, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Inverness Highlands South is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Inverness Highlands South ranks 672nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Inverness Highlands South's Black population has declined by an estimated 98.5%. Black residents' share of Inverness Highlands South's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.0%.

Inverness Highlands South is less Black than neighboring Inverness (2.7% Black), Inverness Highlands North (0.7% Black), Floral City (1.3% Black), Citrus Hills (0.8% Black), and Hernando (2.2% Black).

Inverness Highlands South's Asian Population

27 residents of Inverness Highlands South, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Inverness Highlands South is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Inverness Highlands South ranks 321st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Inverness Highlands South's Asian population has declined by an estimated 79.2%. Asian residents' share of Inverness Highlands South's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.4%.

Inverness Highlands South is more Asian than neighboring Floral City (0.2% Asian). Inverness Highlands South is less Asian than neighboring Inverness (3.7% Asian), Inverness Highlands North (1.4% Asian), Citrus Hills (3.2% Asian), and Hernando (1.2% Asian).

Inverness Highlands South's Hispanic Population

351 residents of Inverness Highlands South, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Inverness Highlands South is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Inverness Highlands South ranks 645th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Inverness Highlands South's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 28.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Inverness Highlands South's population has decreased from 7.3% to 4.7%.

Inverness Highlands South is more Hispanic than neighboring Citrus Hills (4.1% Hispanic), and Hernando (4% Hispanic). Inverness Highlands South is less Hispanic than neighboring Inverness (6.4% Hispanic), Inverness Highlands North (6.4% Hispanic), and Floral City (9.5% Hispanic).

Inverness Highlands South's Native American/Other Population

148 residents of Inverness Highlands South, or 2.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Inverness Highlands South is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Inverness Highlands South ranks 532nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Inverness Highlands South's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 214.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Inverness Highlands South's population has increased from 0.7% to 2.0%.

Inverness Highlands South is more Native American/Other than neighboring Inverness (0% Native American/Other), Floral City (1.3% Native American/Other), Citrus Hills (0% Native American/Other), and Hernando (0% Native American/Other). Inverness Highlands South is less Native American/Other than neighboring Inverness Highlands North (3.4% Native American/Other).

Inverness Highlands South's Multiracial Population

241 residents of Inverness Highlands South, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Inverness Highlands South is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Inverness Highlands South ranks 466th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Inverness Highlands South's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 2.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Inverness Highlands South's population has decreased from 3.7% to 3.2%.

Inverness Highlands South is more Multiracial than neighboring Inverness Highlands North (0% Multiracial), Floral City (2% Multiracial), and Citrus Hills (1.4% Multiracial). Inverness Highlands South is less Multiracial than neighboring Inverness (4.3% Multiracial), and Hernando (3.3% 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.