Orlando, FL Demographics

A map of Orlando's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	113,128	101,061	35.4%	32.9%
White	99,783	103,010	31.2%	33.5%
Black	71,074	70,183	22.2%	22.8%
Multiracial	16,906	15,804	5.3%	5.1%
Asian	15,503	12,984	4.8%	4.2%
Native American/Other	3,364	4,531	1.1%	1.5%

Orlando, Florida has an estimated population of 319,758, an increase from the 307,573 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 35.4% Hispanic, 31.2% White, 22.2% Black, 5.3% Multiracial, 4.8% Asian, and 1.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Orlando, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Orlando is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Orlando, that probability was 72.3% in 2020 and 72.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Orlando is ranked the 4th 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). Orlando was ranked the 4th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Orlando's White Population

99,783 residents of Orlando, or 31.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Orlando is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Orlando ranks 790th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orlando's White population has declined by an estimated 3.1%. White residents' share of Orlando's population has decreased from 33.5% to 31.2%.

Orlando is more White than neighboring Pine Castle (16.7% White), and Holden Heights (13.4% White). Orlando is less White than neighboring Belle Isle (77.2% White), Conway (64.9% White), and Edgewood (72.4% White).

Orlando's Black Population

71,074 residents of Orlando, or 22.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Orlando is higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Orlando ranks 166th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orlando's Black population has grown by an estimated 1.3%. Black residents' share of Orlando's population has decreased from 22.8% to 22.2%.

Orlando is more Black than neighboring Belle Isle (1% Black), Conway (2.9% Black), Pine Castle (14.6% Black), and Edgewood (8.4% Black). Orlando is less Black than neighboring Holden Heights (61.1% Black).

Orlando's Asian Population

15,503 residents of Orlando, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Orlando is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Orlando ranks 99th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orlando's Asian population has grown by an estimated 19.4%. Asian residents' share of Orlando's population has increased from 4.2% to 4.8%.

Orlando is more Asian than neighboring Belle Isle (4.4% Asian), Conway (2.4% Asian), Pine Castle (2.1% Asian), and Holden Heights (0.5% Asian). Orlando is less Asian than neighboring Edgewood (5.2% Asian).

Orlando's Hispanic Population

113,128 residents of Orlando, or 35.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Orlando is higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Orlando ranks 171st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orlando's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 11.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Orlando's population has increased from 32.9% to 35.4%.

Orlando is more Hispanic than neighboring Belle Isle (10.4% Hispanic), Conway (24.7% Hispanic), Edgewood (11.1% Hispanic), and Holden Heights (23.3% Hispanic). Orlando is less Hispanic than neighboring Pine Castle (63.7% Hispanic).

Orlando's Native American/Other Population

3,364 residents of Orlando, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Orlando is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Orlando ranks 77th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orlando's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 25.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Orlando's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Orlando is more Native American/Other than neighboring Belle Isle (0.9% Native American/Other), Conway (0.1% Native American/Other), Pine Castle (1% Native American/Other), Edgewood (0.8% Native American/Other), and Holden Heights (0.4% Native American/Other).

Orlando's Multiracial Population

16,906 residents of Orlando, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Orlando is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Orlando ranks 142nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Orlando's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 7.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Orlando's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.3%.

Orlando is more Multiracial than neighboring Conway (4.9% Multiracial), Pine Castle (1.8% Multiracial), Edgewood (2.1% Multiracial), and Holden Heights (1.2% Multiracial). Orlando is less Multiracial than neighboring Belle Isle (6% 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.