Pretty Bayou, FL Demographics

A map of Pretty Bayou's Population by Race

Pretty Bayou, Florida has an estimated population of 2,906, a less than 1% change from the 2,911 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.3% White, 8.1% Black, 2.5% Hispanic, 1.1% Multiracial, 1.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pretty Bayou, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pretty Bayou 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 Pretty Bayou, that probability was 32.1% in 2020 and 23.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pretty Bayou is ranked the 611th 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). Pretty Bayou was ranked the 597th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pretty Bayou's White Population

2,537 residents of Pretty Bayou, or 87.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pretty Bayou is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Pretty Bayou ranks 277th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pretty Bayou's White population has grown by an estimated 6.4%. White residents' share of Pretty Bayou's population has increased from 81.9% to 87.3%.

Pretty Bayou is more White than neighboring Upper Grand Lagoon (75.4% White), Lynn Haven (70.4% White), Cedar Grove (64.2% White), and Springfield (60.1% White). Pretty Bayou is less White than neighboring Lower Grand Lagoon (87.7% White).

Pretty Bayou's Black Population

236 residents of Pretty Bayou, or 8.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pretty Bayou is lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Pretty Bayou ranks 545th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pretty Bayou's Black population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Pretty Bayou's population has increased from 4.1% to 8.1%.

Pretty Bayou is more Black than neighboring Upper Grand Lagoon (3.4% Black), Lynn Haven (6.7% Black), and Lower Grand Lagoon (2.6% Black). Pretty Bayou is less Black than neighboring Cedar Grove (15.5% Black), and Springfield (20.3% Black).

Pretty Bayou's Asian Population

29 residents of Pretty Bayou, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pretty Bayou is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Pretty Bayou ranks 223rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pretty Bayou's Asian population has declined by an estimated 61.8%. Asian residents' share of Pretty Bayou's population has decreased from 2.6% to 1.0%.

Pretty Bayou is more Asian than neighboring Lower Grand Lagoon (0.6% Asian). Pretty Bayou is less Asian than neighboring Upper Grand Lagoon (2.2% Asian), Lynn Haven (3.8% Asian), Cedar Grove (3.4% Asian), and Springfield (3.4% Asian).

Pretty Bayou's Hispanic Population

73 residents of Pretty Bayou, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pretty Bayou is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Pretty Bayou ranks 668th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pretty Bayou's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 62.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Pretty Bayou's population has decreased from 6.7% to 2.5%.

Pretty Bayou is less Hispanic than neighboring Upper Grand Lagoon (10.2% Hispanic), Lynn Haven (11.6% Hispanic), Cedar Grove (13.9% Hispanic), Lower Grand Lagoon (4.8% Hispanic), and Springfield (8.8% Hispanic).

Pretty Bayou's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Pretty Bayou, 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 Pretty Bayou is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Pretty Bayou ranks 513th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pretty Bayou's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pretty Bayou's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Pretty Bayou is less Native American/Other than neighboring Upper Grand Lagoon (1.3% Native American/Other), Lynn Haven (0.2% Native American/Other), Cedar Grove (0.2% Native American/Other), and Springfield (0.5% Native American/Other).

Pretty Bayou's Multiracial Population

31 residents of Pretty Bayou, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pretty Bayou is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Pretty Bayou ranks 366th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pretty Bayou's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 73.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Pretty Bayou's population has decreased from 4.0% to 1.1%.

Pretty Bayou is less Multiracial than neighboring Upper Grand Lagoon (7.5% Multiracial), Lynn Haven (7.2% Multiracial), Cedar Grove (2.9% Multiracial), Lower Grand Lagoon (4.3% Multiracial), and Springfield (6.9% 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.