Mulberry, FL Demographics

A map of Mulberry's Population by Race

Mulberry, Florida has an estimated population of 4,188, an increase from the 3,952 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.7% White, 16.0% Hispanic, 6.3% Black, 3.3% Multiracial, 2.0% Native American/Other, and 1.8% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Mulberry, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Mulberry 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 Mulberry, that probability was 55.1% in 2020 and 46.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Mulberry is ranked the 525th 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). Mulberry was ranked the 526th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Mulberry's White Population

2,960 residents of Mulberry, or 70.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Mulberry is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Mulberry ranks 549th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mulberry's White population has grown by an estimated 19.6%. White residents' share of Mulberry's population has increased from 62.6% to 70.7%.

Mulberry is more White than neighboring Fuller Heights (60.1% White), Willow Oak (38.2% White), Medulla (53.6% White), and Bradley Junction (63.4% White). Mulberry is less White than neighboring Lakeland Highlands (76.1% White).

Mulberry's Black Population

263 residents of Mulberry, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Mulberry is lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Mulberry ranks 268th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mulberry's Black population has declined by an estimated 51.7%. Black residents' share of Mulberry's population has decreased from 13.8% to 6.3%.

Mulberry is more Black than neighboring Willow Oak (5.7% Black), and Lakeland Highlands (2.7% Black). Mulberry is less Black than neighboring Fuller Heights (8.7% Black), Medulla (10.2% Black), and Bradley Junction (28.5% Black).

Mulberry's Asian Population

76 residents of Mulberry, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Mulberry is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Mulberry ranks 751st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mulberry's Asian population has grown by an estimated 261.9%. Asian residents' share of Mulberry's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.8%.

Mulberry is more Asian than neighboring Willow Oak (1.5% Asian), Medulla (0.8% Asian), and Bradley Junction (0% Asian). Mulberry is less Asian than neighboring Fuller Heights (2.4% Asian), and Lakeland Highlands (2.5% Asian).

Mulberry's Hispanic Population

669 residents of Mulberry, or 16.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Mulberry is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Mulberry ranks 328th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mulberry's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 11.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Mulberry's population has decreased from 19.1% to 16.0%.

Mulberry is more Hispanic than neighboring Lakeland Highlands (15.2% Hispanic), and Bradley Junction (0.3% Hispanic). Mulberry is less Hispanic than neighboring Fuller Heights (26.1% Hispanic), Willow Oak (52.1% Hispanic), and Medulla (31.1% Hispanic).

Mulberry's Native American/Other Population

83 residents of Mulberry, or 2.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Mulberry is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Mulberry ranks 605th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mulberry's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 232.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Mulberry's population has increased from 0.6% to 2.0%.

Mulberry is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fuller Heights (0% Native American/Other), Willow Oak (0% Native American/Other), Medulla (0.3% Native American/Other), Lakeland Highlands (0.6% Native American/Other), and Bradley Junction (0% Native American/Other).

Mulberry's Multiracial Population

137 residents of Mulberry, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Mulberry is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Mulberry ranks 561st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mulberry's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 3.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Mulberry's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.3%.

Mulberry is more Multiracial than neighboring Fuller Heights (2.7% Multiracial), Willow Oak (2.5% Multiracial), and Lakeland Highlands (3% Multiracial). Mulberry is less Multiracial than neighboring Medulla (4% Multiracial), and Bradley Junction (7.8% 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.