Port LaBelle, FL Demographics

A map of Port LaBelle's Population by Race

Port LaBelle, Florida has an estimated population of 7,923, a dramatic increase from the 5,450 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.7% Hispanic, 26.1% White, 6.0% Black, 1.7% Multiracial, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Port LaBelle, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Port LaBelle 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 Port LaBelle, that probability was 56.0% in 2020 and 49.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Port LaBelle is ranked the 383rd 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). Port LaBelle was ranked the 454th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Port LaBelle's White Population

2,066 residents of Port LaBelle, or 26.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Port LaBelle is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Port LaBelle ranks 788th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port LaBelle's White population has grown by an estimated 11.9%. White residents' share of Port LaBelle's population has decreased from 33.9% to 26.1%.

Port LaBelle is more White than neighboring Charleston Park (20.5% White). Port LaBelle is less White than neighboring LaBelle (33.1% White), Fort Denaud (78.8% White), Pioneer (50.7% White), and Alva (78.9% White).

Port LaBelle's Black Population

479 residents of Port LaBelle, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Port LaBelle is lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Port LaBelle ranks 463rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port LaBelle's Black population has grown by an estimated 51.6%. Black residents' share of Port LaBelle's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.0%.

Port LaBelle is more Black than neighboring LaBelle (3.2% Black), Fort Denaud (0% Black), Pioneer (0% Black), Charleston Park (0% Black), and Alva (0% Black).

Port LaBelle's Asian Population

0 residents of Port LaBelle, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Port LaBelle is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Port LaBelle ranks 588th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port LaBelle's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Port LaBelle's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Port LaBelle is less Asian than neighboring Alva (4.9% Asian).

Port LaBelle's Hispanic Population

5,202 residents of Port LaBelle, or 65.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Port LaBelle is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Port LaBelle ranks 69th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port LaBelle's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 68.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Port LaBelle's population has increased from 56.6% to 65.7%.

Port LaBelle is more Hispanic than neighboring LaBelle (61.6% Hispanic), Fort Denaud (9.1% Hispanic), Pioneer (49.3% Hispanic), and Alva (14% Hispanic). Port LaBelle is less Hispanic than neighboring Charleston Park (79.5% Hispanic).

Port LaBelle's Native American/Other Population

41 residents of Port LaBelle, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Port LaBelle is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Port LaBelle ranks 375th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port LaBelle's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 10.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Port LaBelle's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Port LaBelle is more Native American/Other than neighboring LaBelle (0% Native American/Other), Pioneer (0% Native American/Other), Charleston Park (0% Native American/Other), and Alva (0% Native American/Other). Port LaBelle is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fort Denaud (7.3% Native American/Other).

Port LaBelle's Multiracial Population

135 residents of Port LaBelle, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Port LaBelle is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Port LaBelle ranks 825th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port LaBelle's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 32.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Port LaBelle's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Port LaBelle is more Multiracial than neighboring Pioneer (0% Multiracial), and Charleston Park (0% Multiracial). Port LaBelle is less Multiracial than neighboring LaBelle (2% Multiracial), Fort Denaud (4.8% Multiracial), and Alva (2.3% 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.