LaBelle, FL Demographics

A map of LaBelle's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	3,195	2,780	61.6%	56.0%
White	1,716	1,730	33.1%	34.8%
Black	168	328	3.2%	6.6%
Multiracial	105	71	2.0%	1.4%
Asian	0	24	0.0%	0.5%
Native American/Other	0	33	0.0%	0.7%

LaBelle, Florida has an estimated population of 5,184, an increase from the 4,966 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.6% Hispanic, 33.1% White, 3.2% Black, 2.0% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of LaBelle, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

LaBelle 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 LaBelle, that probability was 56.1% in 2020 and 50.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

LaBelle is ranked the 473rd 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). LaBelle was ranked the 486th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

LaBelle's White Population

1,716 residents of LaBelle, or 33.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in LaBelle is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. LaBelle ranks 786th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, LaBelle's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of LaBelle's population has decreased from 34.8% to 33.1%.

LaBelle is more White than neighboring Port LaBelle (26.1% White), Charleston Park (20.5% White), and Lehigh Acres (27.7% White). LaBelle is less White than neighboring Fort Denaud (78.8% White), and Alva (78.9% White).

LaBelle's Black Population

168 residents of LaBelle, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in LaBelle is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. LaBelle ranks 433rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, LaBelle's Black population has declined by an estimated 48.8%. Black residents' share of LaBelle's population has decreased from 6.6% to 3.2%.

LaBelle is more Black than neighboring Fort Denaud (0% Black), Charleston Park (0% Black), and Alva (0% Black). LaBelle is less Black than neighboring Port LaBelle (6% Black), and Lehigh Acres (17.5% Black).

LaBelle's Asian Population

0 residents of LaBelle, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in LaBelle is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. LaBelle ranks 763rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, LaBelle's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of LaBelle's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

LaBelle is less Asian than neighboring Alva (4.9% Asian), and Lehigh Acres (0.9% Asian).

LaBelle's Hispanic Population

3,195 residents of LaBelle, or 61.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in LaBelle is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. LaBelle ranks 71st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, LaBelle's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 14.9%. Hispanic residents' share of LaBelle's population has increased from 56.0% to 61.6%.

LaBelle is more Hispanic than neighboring Fort Denaud (9.1% Hispanic), Alva (14% Hispanic), and Lehigh Acres (49.2% Hispanic). LaBelle is less Hispanic than neighboring Port LaBelle (65.7% Hispanic), and Charleston Park (79.5% Hispanic).

LaBelle's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of LaBelle, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in LaBelle is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. LaBelle ranks 580th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, LaBelle's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of LaBelle's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

LaBelle is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fort Denaud (7.3% Native American/Other), Port LaBelle (0.5% Native American/Other), and Lehigh Acres (1.5% Native American/Other).

LaBelle's Multiracial Population

105 residents of LaBelle, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in LaBelle is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. LaBelle ranks 867th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, LaBelle's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 47.9%. Multiracial residents' share of LaBelle's population has increased from 1.4% to 2.0%.

LaBelle is more Multiracial than neighboring Port LaBelle (1.7% Multiracial), and Charleston Park (0% Multiracial). LaBelle is less Multiracial than neighboring Fort Denaud (4.8% Multiracial), Alva (2.3% Multiracial), and Lehigh Acres (3.2% 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.