Longwood, FL Demographics

A map of Longwood's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	9,285	9,309	56.8%	61.7%
Hispanic	4,738	3,424	29.0%	22.7%
Multiracial	916	648	5.6%	4.3%
Black	822	922	5.0%	6.1%
Asian	329	652	2.0%	4.3%
Native American/Other	247	132	1.5%	0.9%

Longwood, Florida has an estimated population of 16,337, an increase from the 15,087 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.8% White, 29.0% Hispanic, 5.6% Multiracial, 5.0% Black, 2.0% Asian, and 1.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Longwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Longwood has become more 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 Longwood, that probability was 56.0% in 2020 and 58.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Longwood is ranked the 247th 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). Longwood was ranked the 253rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Longwood's White Population

9,285 residents of Longwood, or 56.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Longwood is higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Longwood ranks 558th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Longwood's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Longwood's population has decreased from 61.7% to 56.8%.

Longwood is more White than neighboring Casselberry (52.4% White), and Altamonte Springs (41.9% White). Longwood is less White than neighboring Fern Park (70.4% White), Lake Mary (64.7% White), and Maitland (58.8% White).

Longwood's Black Population

822 residents of Longwood, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Longwood is lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Longwood ranks 454th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Longwood's Black population has declined by an estimated 10.8%. Black residents' share of Longwood's population has decreased from 6.1% to 5.0%.

Longwood is less Black than neighboring Casselberry (8.6% Black), Fern Park (5.6% Black), Lake Mary (12.3% Black), Altamonte Springs (18.7% Black), and Maitland (10.7% Black).

Longwood's Asian Population

329 residents of Longwood, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Longwood is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Longwood ranks 94th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Longwood's Asian population has declined by an estimated 49.5%. Asian residents' share of Longwood's population has decreased from 4.3% to 2.0%.

Longwood is less Asian than neighboring Casselberry (4.8% Asian), Fern Park (3.3% Asian), Lake Mary (9.3% Asian), Altamonte Springs (2.6% Asian), and Maitland (3.3% Asian).

Longwood's Hispanic Population

4,738 residents of Longwood, or 29.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Longwood is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Longwood ranks 281st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Longwood's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 38.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Longwood's population has increased from 22.7% to 29.0%.

Longwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Casselberry (28% Hispanic), Fern Park (18.5% Hispanic), Lake Mary (11% Hispanic), and Maitland (22.6% Hispanic). Longwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Altamonte Springs (30.3% Hispanic).

Longwood's Native American/Other Population

247 residents of Longwood, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Longwood is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Longwood ranks 346th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Longwood's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 87.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Longwood's population has increased from 0.9% to 1.5%.

Longwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Casselberry (0.6% Native American/Other), Fern Park (0.6% Native American/Other), Lake Mary (0.5% Native American/Other), and Maitland (0.7% Native American/Other). Longwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Altamonte Springs (1.9% Native American/Other).

Longwood's Multiracial Population

916 residents of Longwood, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Longwood is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Longwood ranks 294th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Longwood's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 41.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Longwood's population has increased from 4.3% to 5.6%.

Longwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Fern Park (1.6% Multiracial), Lake Mary (2.2% Multiracial), Altamonte Springs (4.6% Multiracial), and Maitland (3.9% 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.