Ocala, FL Demographics

A map of Ocala's Population by Race

Ocala, Florida has an estimated population of 66,584, an increase from the 63,591 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.5% White, 17.8% Hispanic, 17.6% Black, 4.0% Asian, 3.5% Multiracial, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ocala, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ocala has become slightly less 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 Ocala, that probability was 62.1% in 2020 and 61.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ocala is ranked the 55th 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). Ocala was ranked the 54th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ocala's White Population

37,634 residents of Ocala, or 56.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ocala is higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Ocala ranks 620th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ocala's White population has grown by an estimated 6.1%. White residents' share of Ocala's population has increased from 55.8% to 56.5%.

Ocala is more White than neighboring Silver Springs (50.4% White), and Silver Springs Shores (42.3% White). Ocala is less White than neighboring Liberty Triangle (61.4% White), Belleview (74.4% White), and On Top of the World (88.5% White).

Ocala's Black Population

11,720 residents of Ocala, or 17.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ocala is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Ocala ranks 215th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ocala's Black population has declined by an estimated 1.6%. Black residents' share of Ocala's population has decreased from 18.7% to 17.6%.

Ocala is more Black than neighboring Liberty Triangle (11.4% Black), Belleview (0.2% Black), and On Top of the World (4% Black). Ocala is less Black than neighboring Silver Springs (31.2% Black), and Silver Springs Shores (22.7% Black).

Ocala's Asian Population

2,681 residents of Ocala, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ocala is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Ocala ranks 117th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ocala's Asian population has grown by an estimated 10.1%. Asian residents' share of Ocala's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.0%.

Ocala is more Asian than neighboring Silver Springs (0% Asian), Liberty Triangle (2.5% Asian), Belleview (0.1% Asian), Silver Springs Shores (1.3% Asian), and On Top of the World (1.7% Asian).

Ocala's Hispanic Population

11,842 residents of Ocala, or 17.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ocala is lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Ocala ranks 357th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ocala's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 8.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Ocala's population has increased from 17.1% to 17.8%.

Ocala is more Hispanic than neighboring Silver Springs (11.2% Hispanic), and On Top of the World (5% Hispanic). Ocala is less Hispanic than neighboring Liberty Triangle (18.9% Hispanic), Belleview (23.7% Hispanic), and Silver Springs Shores (29.3% Hispanic).

Ocala's Native American/Other Population

345 residents of Ocala, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ocala is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Ocala ranks 652nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ocala's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 8.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ocala's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Ocala is more Native American/Other than neighboring Silver Springs (0% Native American/Other), Belleview (0% Native American/Other), and On Top of the World (0.2% Native American/Other). Ocala is less Native American/Other than neighboring Liberty Triangle (2.6% Native American/Other), and Silver Springs Shores (1.2% Native American/Other).

Ocala's Multiracial Population

2,362 residents of Ocala, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ocala is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Ocala ranks 396th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ocala's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 5.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Ocala's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.5%.

Ocala is more Multiracial than neighboring Liberty Triangle (3.2% Multiracial), Belleview (1.7% Multiracial), Silver Springs Shores (3.3% Multiracial), and On Top of the World (0.6% Multiracial). Ocala is less Multiracial than neighboring Silver Springs (7.2% 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.