Mims, FL Demographics

A map of Mims's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	6,897	5,825	90.6%	79.4%
Black	398	799	5.2%	10.9%
Hispanic	222	293	2.9%	4.0%
Multiracial	78	316	1.0%	4.3%
Native American/Other	10	60	0.1%	0.8%
Asian	5	43	0.1%	0.6%

Mims, Florida has an estimated population of 7,610, an increase from the 7,336 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.6% White, 5.2% Black, 2.9% Hispanic, 1.0% Multiracial, 0.1% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Mims, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Mims 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 Mims, that probability was 35.4% in 2020 and 17.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Mims is ranked the 392nd 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). Mims was ranked the 386th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Mims's White Population

6,897 residents of Mims, or 90.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Mims is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Mims ranks 323rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mims's White population has grown by an estimated 18.4%. White residents' share of Mims's population has increased from 79.4% to 90.6%.

Mims is more White than neighboring Titusville (71.7% White), Christmas (82.9% White), and Port St. John (81.1% White). Mims is less White than neighboring Scottsmoor (95.5% White), and Oak Hill (91% White).

Mims's Black Population

398 residents of Mims, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Mims is lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Mims ranks 324th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mims's Black population has declined by an estimated 50.2%. Black residents' share of Mims's population has decreased from 10.9% to 5.2%.

Mims is more Black than neighboring Scottsmoor (0% Black), Oak Hill (2.4% Black), Christmas (0% Black), and Port St. John (4.9% Black). Mims is less Black than neighboring Titusville (13.2% Black).

Mims's Asian Population

5 residents of Mims, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Mims is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Mims ranks 732nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mims's Asian population has declined by an estimated 88.4%. Asian residents' share of Mims's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.1%.

Mims is more Asian than neighboring Oak Hill (0% Asian), and Christmas (0% Asian). Mims is less Asian than neighboring Scottsmoor (1.4% Asian), Titusville (1.4% Asian), and Port St. John (0.9% Asian).

Mims's Hispanic Population

222 residents of Mims, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Mims is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Mims ranks 840th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mims's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 24.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Mims's population has decreased from 4.0% to 2.9%.

Mims is less Hispanic than neighboring Scottsmoor (3% Hispanic), Titusville (8.5% Hispanic), Oak Hill (3.5% Hispanic), Christmas (15.4% Hispanic), and Port St. John (8.5% Hispanic).

Mims's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Mims, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Mims is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Mims ranks 406th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mims's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 83.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Mims's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.1%.

Mims is more Native American/Other than neighboring Scottsmoor (0% Native American/Other), and Christmas (0% Native American/Other). Mims is less Native American/Other than neighboring Titusville (1.6% Native American/Other), and Port St. John (0.7% Native American/Other).

Mims's Multiracial Population

78 residents of Mims, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Mims is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Mims ranks 291st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mims's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 75.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Mims's population has decreased from 4.3% to 1.0%.

Mims is more Multiracial than neighboring Scottsmoor (0% Multiracial). Mims is less Multiracial than neighboring Titusville (3.5% Multiracial), Oak Hill (3% Multiracial), Christmas (1.7% Multiracial), and Port St. John (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.