Key Largo, FL Demographics

A map of Key Largo's Population by Race

Key Largo, Florida has an estimated population of 13,026, an increase from the 12,447 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.7% White, 33.0% Hispanic, 1.6% Black, 1.3% Native American/Other, 1.3% Multiracial, and 0.2% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Key Largo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Key Largo is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Key Largo, that probability was 49.7% in 2020 and 49.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Key Largo is ranked the 296th 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). Key Largo was ranked the 297th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Key Largo's White Population

8,162 residents of Key Largo, or 62.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Key Largo is considerably higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Key Largo ranks 527th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Key Largo's White population has grown by an estimated 1.9%. White residents' share of Key Largo's population has decreased from 64.4% to 62.7%.

Key Largo is more White than neighboring Florida City (4% White), and Homestead (10.7% White). Key Largo is less White than neighboring Tavernier (66.4% White), North Key Largo (79.6% White), and Islamorada (77.3% White).

Key Largo's Black Population

208 residents of Key Largo, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Key Largo is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Key Largo ranks 696th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Key Largo's Black population has declined by an estimated 2.3%. Black residents' share of Key Largo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Key Largo is more Black than neighboring Islamorada (0.2% Black). Key Largo is less Black than neighboring Tavernier (1.9% Black), North Key Largo (14.8% Black), Florida City (38.9% Black), and Homestead (18.4% Black).

Key Largo's Asian Population

24 residents of Key Largo, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Key Largo is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Key Largo ranks 596th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Key Largo's Asian population has declined by an estimated 79.1%. Asian residents' share of Key Largo's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.2%.

Key Largo is more Asian than neighboring Tavernier (0% Asian), and Florida City (0% Asian). Key Largo is less Asian than neighboring North Key Largo (0.4% Asian), and Homestead (0.7% Asian).

Key Largo's Hispanic Population

4,296 residents of Key Largo, or 33.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Key Largo is higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Key Largo ranks 196th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Key Largo's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 16.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Key Largo's population has increased from 29.6% to 33.0%.

Key Largo is more Hispanic than neighboring Tavernier (28.6% Hispanic), North Key Largo (3.1% Hispanic), and Islamorada (17.9% Hispanic). Key Largo is less Hispanic than neighboring Florida City (56.3% Hispanic), and Homestead (67.4% Hispanic).

Key Largo's Native American/Other Population

167 residents of Key Largo, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Key Largo is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Key Largo ranks 696th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Key Largo's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 153.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Key Largo's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.3%.

Key Largo is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tavernier (0.8% Native American/Other), Islamorada (0.1% Native American/Other), Florida City (0.1% Native American/Other), and Homestead (1% Native American/Other). Key Largo is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Key Largo (2.1% Native American/Other).

Key Largo's Multiracial Population

169 residents of Key Largo, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Key Largo is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Key Largo ranks 669th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Key Largo's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 52.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Key Largo's population has decreased from 2.9% to 1.3%.

Key Largo is more Multiracial than neighboring North Key Largo (0% Multiracial), and Florida City (0.7% Multiracial). Key Largo is less Multiracial than neighboring Tavernier (2.3% Multiracial), Islamorada (4.3% Multiracial), and Homestead (1.9% 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.