Jensen Beach, FL Demographics

A map of Jensen Beach's Population by Race

Jensen Beach, Florida has an estimated population of 12,531, a less than 1% change from the 12,652 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.9% White, 8.3% Hispanic, 3.4% Asian, 2.4% Multiracial, 0.7% Black, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Jensen Beach, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Jensen Beach 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 Jensen Beach, that probability was 24.1% in 2020 and 27.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Jensen Beach is ranked the 304th 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). Jensen Beach was ranked the 291st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Jensen Beach's White Population

10,642 residents of Jensen Beach, or 84.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Jensen Beach is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Jensen Beach ranks 171st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jensen Beach's White population has declined by an estimated 3.1%. White residents' share of Jensen Beach's population has decreased from 86.8% to 84.9%.

Jensen Beach is more White than neighboring Ocean Breeze (82.4% White), and Stuart (62.5% White). Jensen Beach is less White than neighboring Rio (87.7% White), North River Shores (91.4% White), and Sewall's Point (90% White).

Jensen Beach's Black Population

87 residents of Jensen Beach, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Jensen Beach is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Jensen Beach ranks 704th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jensen Beach's Black population has declined by an estimated 58.0%. Black residents' share of Jensen Beach's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.7%.

Jensen Beach is more Black than neighboring Ocean Breeze (0% Black), Rio (0% Black), North River Shores (0% Black), and Sewall's Point (0% Black). Jensen Beach is less Black than neighboring Stuart (12% Black).

Jensen Beach's Asian Population

423 residents of Jensen Beach, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Jensen Beach is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Jensen Beach ranks 559th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jensen Beach's Asian population has grown by an estimated 211.0%. Asian residents' share of Jensen Beach's population has increased from 1.1% to 3.4%.

Jensen Beach is more Asian than neighboring Ocean Breeze (0% Asian), Rio (1% Asian), North River Shores (1% Asian), Stuart (1.1% Asian), and Sewall's Point (0% Asian).

Jensen Beach's Hispanic Population

1,045 residents of Jensen Beach, or 8.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Jensen Beach is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Jensen Beach ranks 681st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jensen Beach's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 26.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Jensen Beach's population has increased from 6.5% to 8.3%.

Jensen Beach is more Hispanic than neighboring Ocean Breeze (2.1% Hispanic), Rio (1.5% Hispanic), North River Shores (3.7% Hispanic), and Sewall's Point (7.7% Hispanic). Jensen Beach is less Hispanic than neighboring Stuart (21.3% Hispanic).

Jensen Beach's Native American/Other Population

30 residents of Jensen Beach, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Jensen Beach is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Jensen Beach ranks 599th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jensen Beach's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 63.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Jensen Beach's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Jensen Beach is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ocean Breeze (0% Native American/Other), Rio (0% Native American/Other), and North River Shores (0% Native American/Other). Jensen Beach is less Native American/Other than neighboring Stuart (0.4% Native American/Other), and Sewall's Point (0.9% Native American/Other).

Jensen Beach's Multiracial Population

304 residents of Jensen Beach, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Jensen Beach is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Jensen Beach ranks 571st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jensen Beach's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 27.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Jensen Beach's population has decreased from 3.3% to 2.4%.

Jensen Beach is more Multiracial than neighboring Sewall's Point (1.4% Multiracial). Jensen Beach is less Multiracial than neighboring Ocean Breeze (15.6% Multiracial), Rio (9.7% Multiracial), North River Shores (3.8% Multiracial), and Stuart (2.7% 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.