Port Richey, FL Demographics

A map of Port Richey's Population by Race

Port Richey, Florida has an estimated population of 3,364, a large increase from the 3,052 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.8% White, 22.4% Hispanic, 1.2% Multiracial, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Port Richey, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Port Richey has become 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 Port Richey, that probability was 35.6% in 2020 and 37.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Port Richey is ranked the 577th 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 Richey was ranked the 579th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Port Richey's White Population

2,551 residents of Port Richey, or 75.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Port Richey is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Port Richey ranks 327th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Richey's White population has grown by an estimated 5.6%. White residents' share of Port Richey's population has decreased from 79.2% to 75.8%.

Port Richey is more White than neighboring New Port Richey (72.8% White), Jasmine Estates (60.9% White), Elfers (74.4% White), and Bayonet Point (73.7% White). Port Richey is less White than neighboring New Port Richey East (79.5% White).

Port Richey's Black Population

5 residents of Port Richey, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Port Richey is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Port Richey ranks 580th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Richey's Black population has declined by an estimated 95.2%. Black residents' share of Port Richey's population has decreased from 3.4% to 0.1%.

Port Richey is less Black than neighboring New Port Richey (5.5% Black), New Port Richey East (2.7% Black), Jasmine Estates (4.4% Black), Elfers (6% Black), and Bayonet Point (2.8% Black).

Port Richey's Asian Population

8 residents of Port Richey, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Port Richey is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Port Richey ranks 529th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Richey's Asian population has declined by an estimated 77.8%. Asian residents' share of Port Richey's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.2%.

Port Richey is less Asian than neighboring New Port Richey (0.4% Asian), New Port Richey East (0.5% Asian), Jasmine Estates (1.4% Asian), Elfers (1.3% Asian), and Bayonet Point (0.4% Asian).

Port Richey's Hispanic Population

753 residents of Port Richey, or 22.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Port Richey is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Port Richey ranks 479th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Richey's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 106.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Port Richey's population has increased from 11.9% to 22.4%.

Port Richey is more Hispanic than neighboring New Port Richey (17.2% Hispanic), New Port Richey East (14.4% Hispanic), Elfers (15.5% Hispanic), and Bayonet Point (19.4% Hispanic). Port Richey is less Hispanic than neighboring Jasmine Estates (29.5% Hispanic).

Port Richey's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Port Richey, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Port Richey is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Port Richey ranks 781st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Richey's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 53.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Port Richey's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Port Richey is less Native American/Other than neighboring New Port Richey (0.7% Native American/Other), New Port Richey East (0.4% Native American/Other), Elfers (0.3% Native American/Other), and Bayonet Point (0.6% Native American/Other).

Port Richey's Multiracial Population

41 residents of Port Richey, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Port Richey is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Port Richey ranks 418th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Richey's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 65.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Port Richey's population has decreased from 3.9% to 1.2%.

Port Richey is less Multiracial than neighboring New Port Richey (3.4% Multiracial), New Port Richey East (2.4% Multiracial), Jasmine Estates (3.7% Multiracial), Elfers (2.5% Multiracial), and Bayonet Point (3.1% 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.