Lealman, FL Demographics

A map of Lealman's Population by Race

Lealman, Florida has an estimated population of 20,567, a slight decrease from the 21,189 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.1% White, 16.3% Hispanic, 8.7% Black, 7.0% Asian, 6.1% Multiracial, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lealman, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lealman has become slightly 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 Lealman, that probability was 59.4% in 2020 and 58.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lealman is ranked the 201st 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). Lealman was ranked the 197th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lealman's White Population

12,567 residents of Lealman, or 61.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lealman is considerably higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Lealman ranks 574th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lealman's White population has declined by an estimated 1.7%. White residents' share of Lealman's population has increased from 60.3% to 61.1%.

Lealman is less White than neighboring Kenneth City (62.5% White), Pinellas Park (63.8% White), West Lealman (76.2% White), St. Petersburg (62.7% White), and Gulfport (81% White).

Lealman's Black Population

1,781 residents of Lealman, or 8.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lealman is lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Lealman ranks 322nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lealman's Black population has declined by an estimated 23.1%. Black residents' share of Lealman's population has decreased from 10.9% to 8.7%.

Lealman is more Black than neighboring Kenneth City (6% Black), Pinellas Park (6.4% Black), West Lealman (2.6% Black), and Gulfport (5.2% Black). Lealman is less Black than neighboring St. Petersburg (19% Black).

Lealman's Asian Population

1,430 residents of Lealman, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lealman is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Lealman ranks 18th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lealman's Asian population has declined by an estimated 18.5%. Asian residents' share of Lealman's population has decreased from 8.3% to 7.0%.

Lealman is more Asian than neighboring Kenneth City (2.3% Asian), West Lealman (4.4% Asian), St. Petersburg (3.6% Asian), and Gulfport (2.1% Asian). Lealman is less Asian than neighboring Pinellas Park (11.6% Asian).

Lealman's Hispanic Population

3,360 residents of Lealman, or 16.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lealman is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Lealman ranks 415th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lealman's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Lealman's population has increased from 14.7% to 16.3%.

Lealman is more Hispanic than neighboring Pinellas Park (14.3% Hispanic), West Lealman (11.1% Hispanic), St. Petersburg (9.6% Hispanic), and Gulfport (7.2% Hispanic). Lealman is less Hispanic than neighboring Kenneth City (19.7% Hispanic).

Lealman's Native American/Other Population

166 residents of Lealman, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lealman is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Lealman ranks 336th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lealman's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 11.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lealman's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Lealman is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kenneth City (0.2% Native American/Other), Pinellas Park (0.6% Native American/Other), and West Lealman (0.6% Native American/Other). Lealman is less Native American/Other than neighboring Gulfport (0.9% Native American/Other).

Lealman's Multiracial Population

1,263 residents of Lealman, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lealman is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Lealman ranks 168th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lealman's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 21.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Lealman's population has increased from 4.9% to 6.1%.

Lealman is more Multiracial than neighboring Pinellas Park (3.3% Multiracial), West Lealman (5.1% Multiracial), St. Petersburg (4.3% Multiracial), and Gulfport (3.6% Multiracial). Lealman is less Multiracial than neighboring Kenneth City (9.4% 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.