Medulla, FL Demographics

A map of Medulla's Population by Race

Medulla, Florida has an estimated population of 10,985, a slight increase from the 10,871 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.6% White, 31.1% Hispanic, 10.2% Black, 4.0% Multiracial, 0.8% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Medulla, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Medulla has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Medulla, that probability was 58.3% in 2020 and 60.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Medulla is ranked the 327th 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). Medulla was ranked the 323rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Medulla's White Population

5,893 residents of Medulla, or 53.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Medulla is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Medulla ranks 587th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Medulla's White population has declined by an estimated 9.0%. White residents' share of Medulla's population has decreased from 59.6% to 53.6%.

Medulla is more White than neighboring Willow Oak (38.2% White). Medulla is less White than neighboring Fuller Heights (60.1% White), Lakeland Highlands (76.1% White), Mulberry (70.7% White), and Lakeland (54.9% White).

Medulla's Black Population

1,117 residents of Medulla, or 10.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Medulla is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Medulla ranks 272nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Medulla's Black population has declined by an estimated 23.0%. Black residents' share of Medulla's population has decreased from 13.3% to 10.2%.

Medulla is more Black than neighboring Fuller Heights (8.7% Black), Lakeland Highlands (2.7% Black), Mulberry (6.3% Black), and Willow Oak (5.7% Black). Medulla is less Black than neighboring Lakeland (17.9% Black).

Medulla's Asian Population

90 residents of Medulla, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Medulla is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Medulla ranks 433rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Medulla's Asian population has declined by an estimated 43.8%. Asian residents' share of Medulla's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.8%.

Medulla is less Asian than neighboring Fuller Heights (2.4% Asian), Lakeland Highlands (2.5% Asian), Mulberry (1.8% Asian), Willow Oak (1.5% Asian), and Lakeland (2.5% Asian).

Medulla's Hispanic Population

3,414 residents of Medulla, or 31.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Medulla is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Medulla ranks 311th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Medulla's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 52.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Medulla's population has increased from 20.6% to 31.1%.

Medulla is more Hispanic than neighboring Fuller Heights (26.1% Hispanic), Lakeland Highlands (15.2% Hispanic), Mulberry (16% Hispanic), and Lakeland (20.5% Hispanic). Medulla is less Hispanic than neighboring Willow Oak (52.1% Hispanic).

Medulla's Native American/Other Population

29 residents of Medulla, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Medulla is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Medulla ranks 618th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Medulla's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 56.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Medulla's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Medulla is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fuller Heights (0% Native American/Other), and Willow Oak (0% Native American/Other). Medulla is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lakeland Highlands (0.6% Native American/Other), Mulberry (2% Native American/Other), and Lakeland (1% Native American/Other).

Medulla's Multiracial Population

442 residents of Medulla, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Medulla is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Medulla ranks 262nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Medulla's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 7.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Medulla's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.0%.

Medulla is more Multiracial than neighboring Fuller Heights (2.7% Multiracial), Lakeland Highlands (3% Multiracial), Mulberry (3.3% Multiracial), Willow Oak (2.5% Multiracial), and Lakeland (3.2% 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.