Lockhart, FL Demographics

A map of Lockhart's Population by Race

Lockhart, Florida has an estimated population of 15,371, an increase from the 14,058 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 34.6% Hispanic, 31.5% White, 22.0% Black, 6.5% Asian, 4.8% Multiracial, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lockhart, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lockhart has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Lockhart, that probability was 71.7% in 2020 and 72.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lockhart is ranked the 258th 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). Lockhart was ranked the 267th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lockhart's White Population

4,847 residents of Lockhart, or 31.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lockhart is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Lockhart ranks 774th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lockhart's White population has declined by an estimated 7.1%. White residents' share of Lockhart's population has decreased from 37.1% to 31.5%.

Lockhart is more White than neighboring Eatonville (12.7% White), and Pine Hills (8.7% White). Lockhart is less White than neighboring Forest City (52.7% White), Fairview Shores (47.7% White), and Altamonte Springs (41.9% White).

Lockhart's Black Population

3,382 residents of Lockhart, or 22.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lockhart is higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Lockhart ranks 136th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lockhart's Black population has declined by an estimated 5.2%. Black residents' share of Lockhart's population has decreased from 25.4% to 22.0%.

Lockhart is more Black than neighboring Forest City (9.9% Black), Fairview Shores (17.4% Black), and Altamonte Springs (18.7% Black). Lockhart is less Black than neighboring Eatonville (75% Black), and Pine Hills (73% Black).

Lockhart's Asian Population

992 residents of Lockhart, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lockhart is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Lockhart ranks 108th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lockhart's Asian population has grown by an estimated 73.1%. Asian residents' share of Lockhart's population has increased from 4.1% to 6.5%.

Lockhart is more Asian than neighboring Forest City (3.9% Asian), Eatonville (0% Asian), Fairview Shores (3.1% Asian), Altamonte Springs (2.6% Asian), and Pine Hills (2.8% Asian).

Lockhart's Hispanic Population

5,320 residents of Lockhart, or 34.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lockhart is higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Lockhart ranks 222nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lockhart's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 36.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Lockhart's population has increased from 27.7% to 34.6%.

Lockhart is more Hispanic than neighboring Forest City (27.4% Hispanic), Eatonville (7.1% Hispanic), Fairview Shores (27.2% Hispanic), Altamonte Springs (30.3% Hispanic), and Pine Hills (12.2% Hispanic).

Lockhart's Native American/Other Population

99 residents of Lockhart, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lockhart is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Lockhart ranks 530th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lockhart's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Lockhart's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Lockhart is more Native American/Other than neighboring Forest City (0.4% Native American/Other), and Eatonville (0.4% Native American/Other). Lockhart is less Native American/Other than neighboring Altamonte Springs (1.9% Native American/Other), and Pine Hills (0.8% Native American/Other).

Lockhart's Multiracial Population

731 residents of Lockhart, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lockhart is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Lockhart ranks 158th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lockhart's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 4.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Lockhart's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.8%.

Lockhart is more Multiracial than neighboring Fairview Shores (4% Multiracial), Altamonte Springs (4.6% Multiracial), and Pine Hills (2.4% Multiracial). Lockhart is less Multiracial than neighboring Forest City (5.6% 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.