Poinciana, FL Demographics

A map of Poinciana's Population by Race

Poinciana, Florida has an estimated population of 75,068, an increase from the 69,309 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.3% Hispanic, 24.5% Black, 15.5% White, 3.1% Multiracial, 1.4% Asian, and 1.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Poinciana, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Poinciana is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is 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 Poinciana, that probability was 62.1% in 2020 and 61.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Poinciana is ranked the 49th 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). Poinciana was ranked the 49th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Poinciana's White Population

11,608 residents of Poinciana, or 15.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Poinciana is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Poinciana ranks 860th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poinciana's White population has declined by an estimated 7.2%. White residents' share of Poinciana's population has decreased from 18.0% to 15.5%.

Poinciana is less White than neighboring Grenelefe (46.5% White), Davenport (21% White), Haines City (22.3% White), Campbell (42.9% White), and Loughman (32.7% White).

Poinciana's Black Population

18,429 residents of Poinciana, or 24.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Poinciana is higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Poinciana ranks 184th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poinciana's Black population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Black residents' share of Poinciana's population has increased from 21.3% to 24.5%.

Poinciana is more Black than neighboring Grenelefe (1.2% Black), Davenport (18.7% Black), Haines City (23.8% Black), Campbell (4.7% Black), and Loughman (12% Black).

Poinciana's Asian Population

1,037 residents of Poinciana, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Poinciana is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Poinciana ranks 363rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poinciana's Asian population has declined by an estimated 14.8%. Asian residents' share of Poinciana's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Poinciana is more Asian than neighboring Grenelefe (0% Asian). Poinciana is less Asian than neighboring Davenport (1.5% Asian), Haines City (1.7% Asian), Campbell (2.3% Asian), and Loughman (1.7% Asian).

Poinciana's Hispanic Population

40,795 residents of Poinciana, or 54.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Poinciana is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Poinciana ranks 74th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poinciana's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Poinciana's population has decreased from 54.8% to 54.3%.

Poinciana is more Hispanic than neighboring Grenelefe (51.4% Hispanic), Davenport (53.8% Hispanic), Haines City (49.8% Hispanic), Campbell (45.1% Hispanic), and Loughman (45.1% Hispanic).

Poinciana's Native American/Other Population

850 residents of Poinciana, 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 Poinciana is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Poinciana ranks 93rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poinciana's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 12.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Poinciana's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Poinciana is more Native American/Other than neighboring Grenelefe (0% Native American/Other), Davenport (0.6% Native American/Other), Campbell (0% Native American/Other), and Loughman (0% Native American/Other). Poinciana is less Native American/Other than neighboring Haines City (1.3% Native American/Other).

Poinciana's Multiracial Population

2,349 residents of Poinciana, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Poinciana is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Poinciana ranks 687th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poinciana's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 22.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Poinciana's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.1%.

Poinciana is more Multiracial than neighboring Grenelefe (0.9% Multiracial), and Haines City (1% Multiracial). Poinciana is less Multiracial than neighboring Davenport (4.4% Multiracial), Campbell (5.1% Multiracial), and Loughman (8.5% 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.