Malabar, FL Demographics

A map of Malabar's Population by Race

Malabar, Florida has an estimated population of 3,066, an increase from the 2,949 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.0% White, 10.9% Hispanic, 4.3% Black, 0.8% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Malabar, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Malabar 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 Malabar, that probability was 33.8% in 2020 and 28.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Malabar is ranked the 595th 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). Malabar was ranked the 594th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Malabar's White Population

2,574 residents of Malabar, or 84.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Malabar is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Malabar ranks 302nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Malabar's White population has grown by an estimated 8.1%. White residents' share of Malabar's population has increased from 80.8% to 84.0%.

Malabar is more White than neighboring Palm Bay (50.8% White), and West Melbourne (67.3% White). Malabar is less White than neighboring Grant-Valkaria (86.5% White), Melbourne Beach (85.6% White), and Indialantic (84.9% White).

Malabar's Black Population

133 residents of Malabar, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Malabar is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Malabar ranks 572nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Malabar's Black population has grown by an estimated 25.5%. Black residents' share of Malabar's population has increased from 3.6% to 4.3%.

Malabar is more Black than neighboring Grant-Valkaria (4.2% Black), Melbourne Beach (0% Black), Indialantic (0% Black), and West Melbourne (3.8% Black). Malabar is less Black than neighboring Palm Bay (18.5% Black).

Malabar's Asian Population

0 residents of Malabar, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Malabar is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Malabar ranks 307th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Malabar's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Malabar's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.0%.

Malabar is less Asian than neighboring Grant-Valkaria (0.4% Asian), Melbourne Beach (1.6% Asian), Palm Bay (2.2% Asian), Indialantic (1.5% Asian), and West Melbourne (6% Asian).

Malabar's Hispanic Population

333 residents of Malabar, or 10.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Malabar is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Malabar ranks 663rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Malabar's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 64.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Malabar's population has increased from 6.9% to 10.9%.

Malabar is more Hispanic than neighboring Grant-Valkaria (5.3% Hispanic), Melbourne Beach (7.8% Hispanic), and Indialantic (7.1% Hispanic). Malabar is less Hispanic than neighboring Palm Bay (20.6% Hispanic), and West Melbourne (15.2% Hispanic).

Malabar's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Malabar, 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 Malabar is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Malabar ranks 472nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

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

Malabar is less Native American/Other than neighboring Grant-Valkaria (1.2% Native American/Other), Melbourne Beach (1.8% Native American/Other), Palm Bay (1.2% Native American/Other), Indialantic (1.6% Native American/Other), and West Melbourne (2.1% Native American/Other).

Malabar's Multiracial Population

26 residents of Malabar, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Malabar is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Malabar ranks 81st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Malabar's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 85.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Malabar's population has decreased from 6.0% to 0.8%.

Malabar is less Multiracial than neighboring Grant-Valkaria (2.4% Multiracial), Melbourne Beach (3.3% Multiracial), Palm Bay (6.8% Multiracial), Indialantic (4.9% Multiracial), and West Melbourne (5.5% 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.