Pelican Marsh, FL Demographics

A map of Pelican Marsh's Population by Race

Pelican Marsh, Florida has an estimated population of 2,617, an increase from the 2,453 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.1% White, 5.1% Hispanic, 2.8% Multiracial, 1.8% Black, 0.3% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pelican Marsh, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pelican Marsh 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 Marsh, that probability was 11.6% in 2020 and 18.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pelican Marsh is ranked the 635th 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 Marsh was ranked the 635th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pelican Marsh's White Population

2,357 residents of Pelican Marsh, or 90.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pelican Marsh is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Pelican Marsh ranks 25th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pelican Marsh's White population has grown by an estimated 2.3%. White residents' share of Pelican Marsh's population has decreased from 94.0% to 90.1%.

Pelican Marsh is more White than neighboring Pine Ridge CDP (Collier County) (85.9% White), Naples Park (67.5% White), and Vineyards (83.6% White). Pelican Marsh is less White than neighboring Pelican Bay (93.5% White), and Island Walk (97.6% White).

Pelican Marsh's Black Population

46 residents of Pelican Marsh, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pelican Marsh is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Pelican Marsh ranks 863rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pelican Marsh's Black population has grown by an estimated 318.2%. Black residents' share of Pelican Marsh's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.8%.

Pelican Marsh is more Black than neighboring Pine Ridge CDP (Collier County) (0% Black), Pelican Bay (0.8% Black), Vineyards (0.8% Black), and Island Walk (0% Black). Pelican Marsh is less Black than neighboring Naples Park (3.4% Black).

Pelican Marsh's Asian Population

9 residents of Pelican Marsh, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pelican Marsh is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Pelican Marsh ranks 463rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pelican Marsh's Asian population has declined by an estimated 73.5%. Asian residents' share of Pelican Marsh's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.3%.

Pelican Marsh is more Asian than neighboring Vineyards (0% Asian), and Island Walk (0% Asian). Pelican Marsh is less Asian than neighboring Pine Ridge CDP (Collier County) (8.1% Asian), Naples Park (0.4% Asian), and Pelican Bay (0.9% Asian).

Pelican Marsh's Hispanic Population

133 residents of Pelican Marsh, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pelican Marsh is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Pelican Marsh ranks 896th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pelican Marsh's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 95.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Pelican Marsh's population has increased from 2.8% to 5.1%.

Pelican Marsh is more Hispanic than neighboring Pine Ridge CDP (Collier County) (3.5% Hispanic), Pelican Bay (2.6% Hispanic), and Island Walk (1.4% Hispanic). Pelican Marsh is less Hispanic than neighboring Naples Park (26.7% Hispanic), and Vineyards (13.9% Hispanic).

Pelican Marsh's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Pelican Marsh, 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 Pelican Marsh is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Pelican Marsh ranks 896th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

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

Pelican Marsh is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pelican Bay (1.9% Native American/Other), and Island Walk (0.6% Native American/Other).

Pelican Marsh's Multiracial Population

72 residents of Pelican Marsh, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pelican Marsh is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Pelican Marsh ranks 891st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pelican Marsh's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 140.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Pelican Marsh's population has increased from 1.2% to 2.8%.

Pelican Marsh is more Multiracial than neighboring Pine Ridge CDP (Collier County) (2.6% Multiracial), Naples Park (2% Multiracial), Pelican Bay (0.3% Multiracial), Vineyards (1.7% Multiracial), and Island Walk (0.4% 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.