Lacoochee, FL Demographics

A map of Lacoochee's Population by Race

Lacoochee, Florida has an estimated population of 1,289, a large increase from the 1,124 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.4% White, 18.2% Hispanic, 8.0% Black, 0.5% Native American/Other, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lacoochee, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lacoochee 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 Lacoochee, that probability was 65.5% in 2020 and 42.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lacoochee is ranked the 751st 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). Lacoochee was ranked the 757th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lacoochee's White Population

946 residents of Lacoochee, or 73.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lacoochee is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Lacoochee ranks 685th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lacoochee's White population has grown by an estimated 74.9%. White residents' share of Lacoochee's population has increased from 48.1% to 73.4%.

Lacoochee is more White than neighboring Trilby (35% White), Ridge Manor (73.3% White), Dade City North (24% White), Dade City (58% White), and Hill 'n Dale (54.2% White).

Lacoochee's Black Population

103 residents of Lacoochee, or 8.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lacoochee is lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Lacoochee ranks 194th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lacoochee's Black population has declined by an estimated 55.2%. Black residents' share of Lacoochee's population has decreased from 20.5% to 8.0%.

Lacoochee is more Black than neighboring Ridge Manor (5.7% Black), and Dade City North (7.1% Black). Lacoochee is less Black than neighboring Trilby (10.2% Black), Dade City (16.8% Black), and Hill 'n Dale (14% Black).

Lacoochee's Asian Population

0 residents of Lacoochee, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lacoochee is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Lacoochee ranks 893rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lacoochee's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Lacoochee's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Lacoochee is less Asian than neighboring Ridge Manor (0.4% Asian), Dade City North (0.3% Asian), Dade City (0.9% Asian), and Hill 'n Dale (0.8% Asian).

Lacoochee's Hispanic Population

234 residents of Lacoochee, or 18.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lacoochee is lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Lacoochee ranks 237th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lacoochee's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 20.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Lacoochee's population has decreased from 26.3% to 18.2%.

Lacoochee is more Hispanic than neighboring Ridge Manor (16.4% Hispanic). Lacoochee is less Hispanic than neighboring Trilby (54.8% Hispanic), Dade City North (68.5% Hispanic), Dade City (20.1% Hispanic), and Hill 'n Dale (29.8% Hispanic).

Lacoochee's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Lacoochee, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lacoochee is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Lacoochee ranks 209th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lacoochee's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lacoochee's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.5%.

Lacoochee is more Native American/Other than neighboring Trilby (0% Native American/Other), Dade City North (0% Native American/Other), Dade City (0.1% Native American/Other), and Hill 'n Dale (0% Native American/Other). Lacoochee is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ridge Manor (2.3% Native American/Other).

Lacoochee's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Lacoochee, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lacoochee is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Lacoochee ranks 403rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lacoochee's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Lacoochee's population has decreased from 3.9% to 0.0%.

Lacoochee is less Multiracial than neighboring Ridge Manor (1.9% Multiracial), Dade City (4% Multiracial), and Hill 'n Dale (1.3% 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.