Pelican Bay, FL Demographics

A map of Pelican Bay's Population by Race

Pelican Bay, Florida has an estimated population of 6,159, a decrease from the 6,660 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.5% White, 2.6% Hispanic, 1.9% Native American/Other, 0.9% Asian, 0.8% Black, and 0.3% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pelican Bay, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pelican Bay 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 Pelican Bay, that probability was 7.3% in 2020 and 12.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pelican Bay is ranked the 433rd 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). Pelican Bay was ranked the 409th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pelican Bay's White Population

5,757 residents of Pelican Bay, or 93.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pelican Bay is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Pelican Bay ranks 6th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pelican Bay's White population has declined by an estimated 10.2%. White residents' share of Pelican Bay's population has decreased from 96.2% to 93.5%.

Pelican Bay is more White than neighboring Pine Ridge CDP (Collier County) (85.9% White), Naples Park (67.5% White), Pelican Marsh (90.1% White), Vineyards (83.6% White), and Naples (88.9% White).

Pelican Bay's Black Population

50 residents of Pelican Bay, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pelican Bay is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Pelican Bay ranks 917th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pelican Bay's Black population has grown by an estimated 614.3%. Black residents' share of Pelican Bay's population has increased from 0.1% to 0.8%.

Pelican Bay is more Black than neighboring Pine Ridge CDP (Collier County) (0% Black). Pelican Bay is less Black than neighboring Naples Park (3.4% Black), Pelican Marsh (1.8% Black), and Naples (3.3% Black).

Pelican Bay's Asian Population

58 residents of Pelican Bay, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pelican Bay is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Pelican Bay ranks 600th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pelican Bay's Asian population has declined by an estimated 4.9%. Asian residents' share of Pelican Bay's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Pelican Bay is more Asian than neighboring Naples Park (0.4% Asian), Pelican Marsh (0.3% Asian), Vineyards (0% Asian), and Naples (0.8% Asian). Pelican Bay is less Asian than neighboring Pine Ridge CDP (Collier County) (8.1% Asian).

Pelican Bay's Hispanic Population

161 residents of Pelican Bay, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pelican Bay is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Pelican Bay ranks 937th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pelican Bay's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 61.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Pelican Bay's population has increased from 1.5% to 2.6%.

Pelican Bay is less Hispanic than neighboring Pine Ridge CDP (Collier County) (3.5% Hispanic), Naples Park (26.7% Hispanic), Pelican Marsh (5.1% Hispanic), Vineyards (13.9% Hispanic), and Naples (4.8% Hispanic).

Pelican Bay's Native American/Other Population

115 residents of Pelican Bay, or 1.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pelican Bay is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Pelican Bay ranks 909th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pelican Bay's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 945.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pelican Bay's population has increased from 0.2% to 1.9%.

Pelican Bay is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pine Ridge CDP (Collier County) (0% Native American/Other), Naples Park (0% Native American/Other), Pelican Marsh (0% Native American/Other), Vineyards (0% Native American/Other), and Naples (0.4% Native American/Other).

Pelican Bay's Multiracial Population

18 residents of Pelican Bay, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pelican Bay is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Pelican Bay ranks 905th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pelican Bay's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 74.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Pelican Bay's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.3%.

Pelican Bay is less Multiracial than neighboring Pine Ridge CDP (Collier County) (2.6% Multiracial), Naples Park (2% Multiracial), Pelican Marsh (2.8% Multiracial), Vineyards (1.7% Multiracial), and Naples (1.8% 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.