Macclenny, FL Demographics

A map of Macclenny's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,203	4,984	67.2%	68.2%
Black	1,644	1,449	21.2%	19.8%
Hispanic	567	453	7.3%	6.2%
Multiracial	299	286	3.9%	3.9%
Asian	35	81	0.5%	1.1%
Native American/Other	0	51	0.0%	0.7%

Macclenny, Florida has an estimated population of 7,748, an increase from the 7,304 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.2% White, 21.2% Black, 7.3% Hispanic, 3.9% Multiracial, 0.5% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Macclenny, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Macclenny has become slightly 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 Macclenny, that probability was 48.9% in 2020 and 49.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Macclenny is ranked the 387th 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). Macclenny was ranked the 389th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Macclenny's White Population

5,203 residents of Macclenny, or 67.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Macclenny is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Macclenny ranks 478th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Macclenny's White population has grown by an estimated 4.4%. White residents' share of Macclenny's population has decreased from 68.2% to 67.2%.

Macclenny is more White than neighboring Baldwin (66.4% White), Lawtey (52.4% White), and Oakleaf Plantation (43.3% White). Macclenny is less White than neighboring Glen St. Mary (93.8% White), and Raiford (96.1% White).

Macclenny's Black Population

1,644 residents of Macclenny, or 21.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Macclenny is higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Macclenny ranks 200th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Macclenny's Black population has grown by an estimated 13.5%. Black residents' share of Macclenny's population has increased from 19.8% to 21.2%.

Macclenny is more Black than neighboring Glen St. Mary (0% Black), and Raiford (0% Black). Macclenny is less Black than neighboring Baldwin (25.2% Black), Lawtey (35.6% Black), and Oakleaf Plantation (26.4% Black).

Macclenny's Asian Population

35 residents of Macclenny, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Macclenny is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Macclenny ranks 550th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Macclenny's Asian population has declined by an estimated 56.8%. Asian residents' share of Macclenny's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.5%.

Macclenny is more Asian than neighboring Glen St. Mary (0% Asian), and Baldwin (0% Asian). Macclenny is less Asian than neighboring Lawtey (7.5% Asian), Raiford (0.8% Asian), and Oakleaf Plantation (6.5% Asian).

Macclenny's Hispanic Population

567 residents of Macclenny, or 7.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Macclenny is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Macclenny ranks 704th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Macclenny's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 25.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Macclenny's population has increased from 6.2% to 7.3%.

Macclenny is more Hispanic than neighboring Glen St. Mary (5.2% Hispanic), Baldwin (4.6% Hispanic), Lawtey (1.3% Hispanic), and Raiford (1.6% Hispanic). Macclenny is less Hispanic than neighboring Oakleaf Plantation (15.2% Hispanic).

Macclenny's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Macclenny, 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 Macclenny is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Macclenny ranks 538th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

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

Macclenny is less Native American/Other than neighboring Oakleaf Plantation (2.2% Native American/Other).

Macclenny's Multiracial Population

299 residents of Macclenny, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Macclenny is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Macclenny ranks 401st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Macclenny's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 4.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Macclenny's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.9%.

Macclenny is more Multiracial than neighboring Glen St. Mary (1% Multiracial), Baldwin (3.8% Multiracial), Lawtey (3.2% Multiracial), and Raiford (1.6% Multiracial). Macclenny is less Multiracial than neighboring Oakleaf Plantation (6.4% 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.