Kathleen, FL Demographics

A map of Kathleen's Population by Race

Kathleen, Florida has an estimated population of 7,201, a large increase from the 6,486 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 57.9% White, 36.1% Hispanic, 3.7% Multiracial, 1.2% Native American/Other, 0.7% Black, and 0.4% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kathleen, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kathleen has become considerably 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 Kathleen, that probability was 43.5% in 2020 and 53.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kathleen is ranked the 406th 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). Kathleen was ranked the 417th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kathleen's White Population

4,169 residents of Kathleen, or 57.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kathleen is higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Kathleen ranks 430th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kathleen's White population has declined by an estimated 11.3%. White residents' share of Kathleen's population has decreased from 72.5% to 57.9%.

Kathleen is more White than neighboring Lakeland (54.9% White), Plant City (46.9% White), Combee Settlement (38% White), and Crystal Lake (42.6% White). Kathleen is less White than neighboring Crystal Springs (78.8% White).

Kathleen's Black Population

54 residents of Kathleen, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kathleen is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Kathleen ranks 602nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kathleen's Black population has declined by an estimated 71.4%. Black residents' share of Kathleen's population has decreased from 2.9% to 0.7%.

Kathleen is less Black than neighboring Lakeland (17.9% Black), Crystal Springs (1.2% Black), Plant City (14.7% Black), Combee Settlement (15.6% Black), and Crystal Lake (19.3% Black).

Kathleen's Asian Population

32 residents of Kathleen, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kathleen is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Kathleen ranks 679th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kathleen's Asian population has declined by an estimated 31.9%. Asian residents' share of Kathleen's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Kathleen is more Asian than neighboring Crystal Springs (0.3% Asian), and Combee Settlement (0% Asian). Kathleen is less Asian than neighboring Lakeland (2.5% Asian), Plant City (1.6% Asian), and Crystal Lake (1.9% Asian).

Kathleen's Hispanic Population

2,597 residents of Kathleen, or 36.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kathleen is higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Kathleen ranks 326th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kathleen's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 106.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Kathleen's population has increased from 19.4% to 36.1%.

Kathleen is more Hispanic than neighboring Lakeland (20.5% Hispanic), Crystal Springs (13.6% Hispanic), Plant City (33.9% Hispanic), and Crystal Lake (32.9% Hispanic). Kathleen is less Hispanic than neighboring Combee Settlement (42.8% Hispanic).

Kathleen's Native American/Other Population

83 residents of Kathleen, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kathleen is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Kathleen ranks 482nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kathleen's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 72.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kathleen's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.2%.

Kathleen is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lakeland (1% Native American/Other), Crystal Springs (0.2% Native American/Other), Plant City (0.5% Native American/Other), Combee Settlement (0% Native American/Other), and Crystal Lake (0.8% Native American/Other).

Kathleen's Multiracial Population

266 residents of Kathleen, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kathleen is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Kathleen ranks 445th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kathleen's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 8.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Kathleen's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.7%.

Kathleen is more Multiracial than neighboring Lakeland (3.2% Multiracial), Plant City (2.4% Multiracial), Combee Settlement (3.6% Multiracial), and Crystal Lake (2.5% Multiracial). Kathleen is less Multiracial than neighboring Crystal Springs (5.9% 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.