New Port Richey, FL Demographics

A map of New Port Richey's Population by Race

New Port Richey, Florida has an estimated population of 17,425, an increase from the 16,728 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.8% White, 17.2% Hispanic, 5.5% Black, 3.4% Multiracial, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 0.4% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of New Port Richey, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

New Port Richey has become 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 New Port Richey, that probability was 42.1% in 2020 and 43.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

New Port Richey is ranked the 230th 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). New Port Richey was ranked the 230th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

New Port Richey's White Population

12,686 residents of New Port Richey, or 72.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in New Port Richey is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. New Port Richey ranks 404th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New Port Richey's White population has grown by an estimated 1.9%. White residents' share of New Port Richey's population has decreased from 74.4% to 72.8%.

New Port Richey is more White than neighboring Jasmine Estates (60.9% White). New Port Richey is less White than neighboring New Port Richey East (79.5% White), Port Richey (75.8% White), Elfers (74.4% White), and Beacon Square (76.3% White).

New Port Richey's Black Population

952 residents of New Port Richey, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in New Port Richey is lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. New Port Richey ranks 528th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New Port Richey's Black population has grown by an estimated 30.2%. Black residents' share of New Port Richey's population has increased from 4.4% to 5.5%.

New Port Richey is more Black than neighboring New Port Richey East (2.7% Black), Port Richey (0.1% Black), and Jasmine Estates (4.4% Black). New Port Richey is less Black than neighboring Elfers (6% Black), and Beacon Square (7.9% Black).

New Port Richey's Asian Population

77 residents of New Port Richey, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in New Port Richey is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. New Port Richey ranks 456th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New Port Richey's Asian population has declined by an estimated 67.1%. Asian residents' share of New Port Richey's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.4%.

New Port Richey is more Asian than neighboring Port Richey (0.2% Asian). New Port Richey is less Asian than neighboring New Port Richey East (0.5% Asian), Elfers (1.3% Asian), Beacon Square (1% Asian), and Jasmine Estates (1.4% Asian).

New Port Richey's Hispanic Population

3,001 residents of New Port Richey, or 17.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in New Port Richey is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. New Port Richey ranks 421st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New Port Richey's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 23.0%. Hispanic residents' share of New Port Richey's population has increased from 14.6% to 17.2%.

New Port Richey is more Hispanic than neighboring New Port Richey East (14.4% Hispanic), Elfers (15.5% Hispanic), and Beacon Square (12.1% Hispanic). New Port Richey is less Hispanic than neighboring Port Richey (22.4% Hispanic), and Jasmine Estates (29.5% Hispanic).

New Port Richey's Native American/Other Population

120 residents of New Port Richey, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in New Port Richey is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. New Port Richey ranks 353rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New Port Richey's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 17.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of New Port Richey's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

New Port Richey is more Native American/Other than neighboring New Port Richey East (0.4% Native American/Other), Port Richey (0.2% Native American/Other), Elfers (0.3% Native American/Other), and Jasmine Estates (0.2% Native American/Other). New Port Richey is less Native American/Other than neighboring Beacon Square (1.1% Native American/Other).

New Port Richey's Multiracial Population

589 residents of New Port Richey, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in New Port Richey is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. New Port Richey ranks 270th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, New Port Richey's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 19.4%. Multiracial residents' share of New Port Richey's population has decreased from 4.4% to 3.4%.

New Port Richey is more Multiracial than neighboring New Port Richey East (2.4% Multiracial), Port Richey (1.2% Multiracial), Elfers (2.5% Multiracial), and Beacon Square (1.6% Multiracial). New Port Richey is less Multiracial than neighboring Jasmine Estates (3.7% 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.