Ponce de Leon, FL Demographics

A map of Ponce de Leon's Population by Race

Ponce de Leon, Florida has an estimated population of 780, a dramatic increase from the 504 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 98.2% White, 1.8% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ponce de Leon, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ponce de Leon has become considerably less 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 Ponce de Leon, that probability was 12.2% in 2020 and 3.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ponce de Leon is ranked the 815th 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). Ponce de Leon was ranked the 849th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ponce de Leon's White Population

766 residents of Ponce de Leon, or 98.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ponce de Leon is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Ponce de Leon ranks 28th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ponce de Leon's White population has grown by an estimated 62.3%. White residents' share of Ponce de Leon's population has increased from 93.7% to 98.2%.

Ponce de Leon is more White than neighboring Westville (96.4% White), Caryville (85.4% White), DeFuniak Springs (58.8% White), Vernon (63.4% White), and Bonifay (71.8% White).

Ponce de Leon's Black Population

0 residents of Ponce de Leon, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ponce de Leon is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Ponce de Leon ranks 878th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ponce de Leon's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Ponce de Leon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Ponce de Leon is less Black than neighboring Westville (0.8% Black), Caryville (9.7% Black), DeFuniak Springs (24.4% Black), Vernon (14.7% Black), and Bonifay (12.1% Black).

Ponce de Leon's Asian Population

0 residents of Ponce de Leon, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ponce de Leon is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Ponce de Leon ranks 797th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ponce de Leon's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Ponce de Leon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Ponce de Leon is less Asian than neighboring Caryville (0.3% Asian), Vernon (0.5% Asian), and Bonifay (0.5% Asian).

Ponce de Leon's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Ponce de Leon, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ponce de Leon is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Ponce de Leon ranks 903rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ponce de Leon's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Ponce de Leon's population has decreased from 2.6% to 0.0%.

Ponce de Leon is less Hispanic than neighboring DeFuniak Springs (9.7% Hispanic), Vernon (9.2% Hispanic), and Bonifay (2.7% Hispanic).

Ponce de Leon's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Ponce de Leon, 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 Ponce de Leon is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Ponce de Leon ranks 645th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ponce de Leon's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ponce de Leon's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Ponce de Leon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Westville (0.8% Native American/Other), DeFuniak Springs (1.1% Native American/Other), Vernon (5.3% Native American/Other), and Bonifay (3.3% Native American/Other).

Ponce de Leon's Multiracial Population

14 residents of Ponce de Leon, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ponce de Leon is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Ponce de Leon ranks 746th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ponce de Leon's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 16.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Ponce de Leon's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.8%.

Ponce de Leon is less Multiracial than neighboring Westville (2% Multiracial), Caryville (4.5% Multiracial), DeFuniak Springs (6% Multiracial), Vernon (6.9% Multiracial), and Bonifay (9.5% 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.