San Carlos Park, FL Demographics

A map of San Carlos Park's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	11,809	11,101	61.6%	59.8%
Hispanic	5,603	5,899	29.2%	31.8%
Multiracial	1,088	632	5.7%	3.4%
Black	371	521	1.9%	2.8%
Asian	263	300	1.4%	1.6%
Native American/Other	25	110	0.1%	0.6%

San Carlos Park, Florida has an estimated population of 19,159, an increase from the 18,563 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.6% White, 29.2% Hispanic, 5.7% Multiracial, 1.9% Black, 1.4% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of San Carlos Park, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

San Carlos Park has become slightly 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 San Carlos Park, that probability was 53.9% in 2020 and 53.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

San Carlos Park is ranked the 217th 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). San Carlos Park was ranked the 218th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

San Carlos Park's White Population

11,809 residents of San Carlos Park, or 61.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in San Carlos Park is considerably higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. San Carlos Park ranks 583rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Carlos Park's White population has grown by an estimated 6.4%. White residents' share of San Carlos Park's population has increased from 59.8% to 61.6%.

San Carlos Park is less White than neighboring Three Oaks (71.1% White), Florida Gulf Coast University (69.1% White), Estero (86.1% White), Villas (66.6% White), and Cypress Lake (81.8% White).

San Carlos Park's Black Population

371 residents of San Carlos Park, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in San Carlos Park is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. San Carlos Park ranks 607th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Carlos Park's Black population has declined by an estimated 28.8%. Black residents' share of San Carlos Park's population has decreased from 2.8% to 1.9%.

San Carlos Park is more Black than neighboring Estero (0.9% Black), and Cypress Lake (0.7% Black). San Carlos Park is less Black than neighboring Three Oaks (2.7% Black), Florida Gulf Coast University (8.5% Black), and Villas (4.3% Black).

San Carlos Park's Asian Population

263 residents of San Carlos Park, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in San Carlos Park is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. San Carlos Park ranks 404th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Carlos Park's Asian population has declined by an estimated 12.3%. Asian residents' share of San Carlos Park's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

San Carlos Park is less Asian than neighboring Three Oaks (5.6% Asian), Florida Gulf Coast University (2.2% Asian), Estero (2.6% Asian), Villas (3.1% Asian), and Cypress Lake (3.4% Asian).

San Carlos Park's Hispanic Population

5,603 residents of San Carlos Park, or 29.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in San Carlos Park is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. San Carlos Park ranks 183rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Carlos Park's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 5.0%. Hispanic residents' share of San Carlos Park's population has decreased from 31.8% to 29.2%.

San Carlos Park is more Hispanic than neighboring Three Oaks (18.8% Hispanic), Florida Gulf Coast University (14.7% Hispanic), Estero (8.7% Hispanic), Villas (18.4% Hispanic), and Cypress Lake (10.6% Hispanic).

San Carlos Park's Native American/Other Population

25 residents of San Carlos Park, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in San Carlos Park is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. San Carlos Park ranks 651st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Carlos Park's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 77.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of San Carlos Park's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.1%.

San Carlos Park is more Native American/Other than neighboring Three Oaks (0% Native American/Other). San Carlos Park is less Native American/Other than neighboring Florida Gulf Coast University (0.2% Native American/Other), Estero (0.2% Native American/Other), Villas (3.1% Native American/Other), and Cypress Lake (0.3% Native American/Other).

San Carlos Park's Multiracial Population

1,088 residents of San Carlos Park, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in San Carlos Park is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. San Carlos Park ranks 534th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, San Carlos Park's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 72.2%. Multiracial residents' share of San Carlos Park's population has increased from 3.4% to 5.7%.

San Carlos Park is more Multiracial than neighboring Three Oaks (1.8% Multiracial), Florida Gulf Coast University (5.2% Multiracial), Estero (1.6% Multiracial), Villas (4.5% Multiracial), and Cypress Lake (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.