Port Salerno, FL Demographics

A map of Port Salerno's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	7,842	7,018	70.1%	67.5%
Hispanic	2,270	2,194	20.3%	21.1%
Black	507	725	4.5%	7.0%
Multiracial	460	347	4.1%	3.3%
Asian	68	67	0.6%	0.6%
Native American/Other	37	50	0.3%	0.5%

Port Salerno, Florida has an estimated population of 11,184, an increase from the 10,401 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.1% White, 20.3% Hispanic, 4.5% Black, 4.1% Multiracial, 0.6% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Port Salerno, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Port Salerno has become 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 Salerno, that probability was 49.4% in 2020 and 46.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Port Salerno is ranked the 324th 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 Salerno was ranked the 332nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Port Salerno's White Population

7,842 residents of Port Salerno, or 70.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Port Salerno is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Port Salerno ranks 489th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Salerno's White population has grown by an estimated 11.7%. White residents' share of Port Salerno's population has increased from 67.5% to 70.1%.

Port Salerno is more White than neighboring Stuart (62.5% White). Port Salerno is less White than neighboring Sewall's Point (90% White), Rio (87.7% White), Hobe Sound (76.4% White), and Palm City (82.3% White).

Port Salerno's Black Population

507 residents of Port Salerno, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Port Salerno is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Port Salerno ranks 419th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Salerno's Black population has declined by an estimated 30.1%. Black residents' share of Port Salerno's population has decreased from 7.0% to 4.5%.

Port Salerno is more Black than neighboring Sewall's Point (0% Black), Rio (0% Black), and Palm City (0.7% Black). Port Salerno is less Black than neighboring Stuart (12% Black), and Hobe Sound (9.4% Black).

Port Salerno's Asian Population

68 residents of Port Salerno, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Port Salerno is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Port Salerno ranks 711th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Salerno's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1.5%. Asian residents' share of Port Salerno's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Port Salerno is more Asian than neighboring Sewall's Point (0% Asian), and Hobe Sound (0.3% Asian). Port Salerno is less Asian than neighboring Stuart (1.1% Asian), Rio (1% Asian), and Palm City (2% Asian).

Port Salerno's Hispanic Population

2,270 residents of Port Salerno, or 20.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Port Salerno is lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Port Salerno ranks 306th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Salerno's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Port Salerno's population has decreased from 21.1% to 20.3%.

Port Salerno is more Hispanic than neighboring Sewall's Point (7.7% Hispanic), Rio (1.5% Hispanic), Hobe Sound (12.4% Hispanic), and Palm City (10.8% Hispanic). Port Salerno is less Hispanic than neighboring Stuart (21.3% Hispanic).

Port Salerno's Native American/Other Population

37 residents of Port Salerno, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Port Salerno is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Port Salerno ranks 742nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Salerno's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 26.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Port Salerno's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Port Salerno is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rio (0% Native American/Other), and Hobe Sound (0.2% Native American/Other). Port Salerno is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sewall's Point (0.9% Native American/Other), Stuart (0.4% Native American/Other), and Palm City (0.4% Native American/Other).

Port Salerno's Multiracial Population

460 residents of Port Salerno, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Port Salerno is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Port Salerno ranks 562nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Salerno's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 32.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Port Salerno's population has increased from 3.3% to 4.1%.

Port Salerno is more Multiracial than neighboring Sewall's Point (1.4% Multiracial), Stuart (2.7% Multiracial), Hobe Sound (1.2% Multiracial), and Palm City (3.7% Multiracial). Port Salerno is less Multiracial than neighboring Rio (9.7% 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.