Safety Harbor, FL Demographics

A map of Safety Harbor's Population by Race

Safety Harbor, Florida has an estimated population of 17,033, a less than 1% change from the 17,072 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.9% White, 10.0% Hispanic, 6.9% Black, 6.4% Multiracial, 2.1% Asian, and 1.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Safety Harbor, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Safety Harbor has become considerably 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 Safety Harbor, that probability was 34.9% in 2020 and 44.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Safety Harbor is ranked the 235th 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). Safety Harbor was ranked the 226th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Safety Harbor's White Population

12,425 residents of Safety Harbor, or 72.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Safety Harbor is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Safety Harbor ranks 314th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Safety Harbor's White population has declined by an estimated 9.0%. White residents' share of Safety Harbor's population has decreased from 80.0% to 72.9%.

Safety Harbor is more White than neighboring Oldsmar (68.5% White), Clearwater (65.1% White), Westchase (59.8% White), and Feather Sound (72.8% White). Safety Harbor is less White than neighboring Greenbriar (82.7% White).

Safety Harbor's Black Population

1,171 residents of Safety Harbor, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Safety Harbor is lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Safety Harbor ranks 574th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Safety Harbor's Black population has grown by an estimated 93.2%. Black residents' share of Safety Harbor's population has increased from 3.5% to 6.9%.

Safety Harbor is more Black than neighboring Oldsmar (5.9% Black), Greenbriar (0.9% Black), Westchase (2.3% Black), and Feather Sound (6.4% Black). Safety Harbor is less Black than neighboring Clearwater (10.5% Black).

Safety Harbor's Asian Population

364 residents of Safety Harbor, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Safety Harbor is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Safety Harbor ranks 198th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Safety Harbor's Asian population has declined by an estimated 25.1%. Asian residents' share of Safety Harbor's population has decreased from 2.8% to 2.1%.

Safety Harbor is more Asian than neighboring Greenbriar (1.9% Asian). Safety Harbor is less Asian than neighboring Oldsmar (4.3% Asian), Clearwater (2.8% Asian), Westchase (8.8% Asian), and Feather Sound (5.9% Asian).

Safety Harbor's Hispanic Population

1,705 residents of Safety Harbor, or 10.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Safety Harbor is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Safety Harbor ranks 577th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Safety Harbor's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 13.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Safety Harbor's population has increased from 8.8% to 10.0%.

Safety Harbor is more Hispanic than neighboring Feather Sound (6.2% Hispanic). Safety Harbor is less Hispanic than neighboring Oldsmar (16.9% Hispanic), Greenbriar (13.7% Hispanic), Clearwater (17.1% Hispanic), and Westchase (21.4% Hispanic).

Safety Harbor's Native American/Other Population

276 residents of Safety Harbor, or 1.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Safety Harbor is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Safety Harbor ranks 681st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Safety Harbor's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 193.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Safety Harbor's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.6%.

Safety Harbor is more Native American/Other than neighboring Oldsmar (1.4% Native American/Other), Greenbriar (0% Native American/Other), Clearwater (0.9% Native American/Other), and Feather Sound (0% Native American/Other). Safety Harbor is less Native American/Other than neighboring Westchase (2.8% Native American/Other).

Safety Harbor's Multiracial Population

1,092 residents of Safety Harbor, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Safety Harbor is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Safety Harbor ranks 285th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Safety Harbor's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 48.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Safety Harbor's population has increased from 4.3% to 6.4%.

Safety Harbor is more Multiracial than neighboring Oldsmar (3.1% Multiracial), Greenbriar (0.7% Multiracial), Clearwater (3.7% Multiracial), and Westchase (4.7% Multiracial). Safety Harbor is less Multiracial than neighboring Feather Sound (8.7% 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.