Osprey, FL Demographics

A map of Osprey's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,187	5,887	87.3%	88.0%
Hispanic	241	313	4.1%	4.7%
Asian	233	219	3.9%	3.3%
Multiracial	202	212	3.4%	3.2%
Black	54	34	0.9%	0.5%
Native American/Other	26	25	0.4%	0.4%

Osprey, Florida has an estimated population of 5,943, a large decrease from the 6,690 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.3% White, 4.1% Hispanic, 3.9% Asian, 3.4% Multiracial, 0.9% Black, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Osprey, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Osprey 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 Osprey, that probability was 22.1% in 2020 and 23.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Osprey is ranked the 439th 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). Osprey was ranked the 408th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Osprey's White Population

5,187 residents of Osprey, or 87.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Osprey is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Osprey ranks 144th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Osprey's White population has declined by an estimated 11.9%. White residents' share of Osprey's population has decreased from 88.0% to 87.3%.

Osprey is more White than neighboring Vamo (87% White), Palmer Ranch (84.8% White), and Nokomis (79.9% White). Osprey is less White than neighboring Laurel (87.8% White), and Gulf Gate (94% White).

Osprey's Black Population

54 residents of Osprey, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Osprey is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Osprey ranks 857th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Osprey's Black population has grown by an estimated 58.8%. Black residents' share of Osprey's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Osprey is less Black than neighboring Vamo (1.6% Black), Palmer Ranch (2.9% Black), Laurel (1% Black), Gulf Gate (1.8% Black), and Nokomis (1% Black).

Osprey's Asian Population

233 residents of Osprey, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Osprey is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Osprey ranks 152nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Osprey's Asian population has grown by an estimated 6.4%. Asian residents' share of Osprey's population has increased from 3.3% to 3.9%.

Osprey is more Asian than neighboring Vamo (0% Asian), Palmer Ranch (3.1% Asian), Laurel (1.7% Asian), and Gulf Gate (0.2% Asian). Osprey is less Asian than neighboring Nokomis (4.1% Asian).

Osprey's Hispanic Population

241 residents of Osprey, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Osprey is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Osprey ranks 794th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Osprey's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 23.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Osprey's population has decreased from 4.7% to 4.1%.

Osprey is more Hispanic than neighboring Laurel (2.5% Hispanic), and Gulf Gate (2% Hispanic). Osprey is less Hispanic than neighboring Vamo (8.4% Hispanic), Palmer Ranch (7% Hispanic), and Nokomis (8.8% Hispanic).

Osprey's Native American/Other Population

26 residents of Osprey, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Osprey is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Osprey ranks 822nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Osprey's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 4.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Osprey's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Osprey is more Native American/Other than neighboring Vamo (0.3% Native American/Other), Palmer Ranch (0.3% Native American/Other), and Nokomis (0% Native American/Other). Osprey is less Native American/Other than neighboring Laurel (2.3% Native American/Other), and Gulf Gate (0.5% Native American/Other).

Osprey's Multiracial Population

202 residents of Osprey, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Osprey is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Osprey ranks 602nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Osprey's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 4.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Osprey's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.4%.

Osprey is more Multiracial than neighboring Vamo (2.8% Multiracial), Palmer Ranch (1.8% Multiracial), and Gulf Gate (1.5% Multiracial). Osprey is less Multiracial than neighboring Laurel (4.8% Multiracial), and Nokomis (6.3% 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.