Ocklawaha, FL Demographics

A map of Ocklawaha's Population by Race

Ocklawaha, Florida has an estimated population of 1,586, an increase from the 1,508 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.2% White, 20.2% Hispanic, 4.2% Multiracial, 0.4% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ocklawaha, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ocklawaha has become considerably 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 Ocklawaha, that probability was 34.0% in 2020 and 39.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ocklawaha is ranked the 718th 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). Ocklawaha was ranked the 721st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ocklawaha's White Population

1,192 residents of Ocklawaha, or 75.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ocklawaha is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Ocklawaha ranks 306th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ocklawaha's White population has declined by an estimated 1.8%. White residents' share of Ocklawaha's population has decreased from 80.5% to 75.2%.

Ocklawaha is more White than neighboring Silver Springs Shores (42.3% White), and Belleview (74.4% White). Ocklawaha is less White than neighboring Silver Springs Shores East (75.6% White), Lady Lake (82.4% White), and The Villages (94.9% White).

Ocklawaha's Black Population

7 residents of Ocklawaha, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ocklawaha is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Ocklawaha ranks 450th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ocklawaha's Black population has declined by an estimated 92.5%. Black residents' share of Ocklawaha's population has decreased from 6.2% to 0.4%.

Ocklawaha is more Black than neighboring Belleview (0.2% Black). Ocklawaha is less Black than neighboring Silver Springs Shores East (0.7% Black), Silver Springs Shores (22.7% Black), Lady Lake (7.7% Black), and The Villages (1% Black).

Ocklawaha's Asian Population

0 residents of Ocklawaha, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ocklawaha is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Ocklawaha ranks 675th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ocklawaha's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Ocklawaha's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Ocklawaha is less Asian than neighboring Silver Springs Shores East (0.6% Asian), Silver Springs Shores (1.3% Asian), Lady Lake (1.5% Asian), Belleview (0.1% Asian), and The Villages (1% Asian).

Ocklawaha's Hispanic Population

320 residents of Ocklawaha, or 20.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ocklawaha is lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Ocklawaha ranks 608th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ocklawaha's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 162.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Ocklawaha's population has increased from 8.1% to 20.2%.

Ocklawaha is more Hispanic than neighboring Silver Springs Shores East (13.1% Hispanic), Lady Lake (5.9% Hispanic), and The Villages (1.6% Hispanic). Ocklawaha is less Hispanic than neighboring Silver Springs Shores (29.3% Hispanic), and Belleview (23.7% Hispanic).

Ocklawaha's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Ocklawaha, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ocklawaha is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Ocklawaha ranks 500th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ocklawaha's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ocklawaha's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Ocklawaha is less Native American/Other than neighboring Silver Springs Shores (1.2% Native American/Other), Lady Lake (0.4% Native American/Other), and The Villages (0.1% Native American/Other).

Ocklawaha's Multiracial Population

67 residents of Ocklawaha, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ocklawaha is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Ocklawaha ranks 443rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ocklawaha's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 17.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Ocklawaha's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.2%.

Ocklawaha is more Multiracial than neighboring Silver Springs Shores (3.3% Multiracial), Lady Lake (2.2% Multiracial), Belleview (1.7% Multiracial), and The Villages (1.4% Multiracial). Ocklawaha is less Multiracial than neighboring Silver Springs Shores East (10.1% 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.