Orchid, FL Demographics

A map of Orchid's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	421	500	95.5%	96.9%
Hispanic	9	7	2.0%	1.4%
Black	7	0	1.6%	0.0%
Multiracial	4	6	0.9%	1.2%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	0.4%
Native American/Other	0	1	0.0%	0.2%

Orchid, Florida has an estimated population of 441, a large decrease from the 516 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.5% White, 2.0% Hispanic, 1.6% Black, 0.9% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Orchid, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Orchid 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 Orchid, that probability was 6.1% in 2020 and 8.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Orchid is ranked the 867th 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). Orchid was ranked the 847th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Orchid's White Population

421 residents of Orchid, or 95.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Orchid is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Orchid ranks 4th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orchid's White population has declined by an estimated 15.8%. White residents' share of Orchid's population has decreased from 96.9% to 95.5%.

Orchid is more White than neighboring Wabasso (44.2% White), Winter Beach (67.8% White), and Sebastian (80.1% White). Orchid is less White than neighboring Windsor (100% White), and Wabasso Beach (96.3% White).

Orchid's Black Population

7 residents of Orchid, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Orchid is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Orchid ranks 921st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orchid's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 7. Black residents' share of Orchid's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.6%.

Orchid is more Black than neighboring Windsor (0% Black), and Wabasso Beach (0% Black). Orchid is less Black than neighboring Wabasso (30.3% Black), Winter Beach (5.4% Black), and Sebastian (2.1% Black).

Orchid's Asian Population

0 residents of Orchid, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Orchid is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Orchid ranks 800th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orchid's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Orchid's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Orchid is less Asian than neighboring Winter Beach (0.5% Asian), and Sebastian (1.8% Asian).

Orchid's Hispanic Population

9 residents of Orchid, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Orchid is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Orchid ranks 941st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orchid's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 28.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Orchid's population has increased from 1.4% to 2.0%.

Orchid is more Hispanic than neighboring Windsor (0% Hispanic), and Wabasso Beach (1% Hispanic). Orchid is less Hispanic than neighboring Wabasso (15% Hispanic), Winter Beach (14% Hispanic), and Sebastian (13.3% Hispanic).

Orchid's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Orchid, 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 Orchid is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Orchid ranks 899th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orchid's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Orchid's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Orchid is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sebastian (0.8% Native American/Other).

Orchid's Multiracial Population

4 residents of Orchid, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Orchid is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Orchid ranks 898th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orchid's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Orchid's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Orchid is more Multiracial than neighboring Windsor (0% Multiracial). Orchid is less Multiracial than neighboring Wabasso Beach (2.7% Multiracial), Wabasso (10.6% Multiracial), Winter Beach (12.3% Multiracial), and Sebastian (1.9% 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.