Sebring, FL Demographics
A map of Sebring's Population by Race
Sebring, Florida has an estimated population of 11,382, an increase from the 10,729 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.2% White, 29.1% Hispanic, 15.8% Black, 3.3% Asian, 2.8% Multiracial, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sebring, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Sebring has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly more 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 Sebring, that probability was 61.6% in 2020 and 65.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Sebring is ranked the 320th 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). Sebring was ranked the 324th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Sebring's White Population
5,489 residents of Sebring, or 48.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sebring is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Sebring ranks 636th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Sebring's White population has declined by an estimated 6.1%. White residents' share of Sebring's population has decreased from 54.5% to 48.2%.
Sebring is more White than neighboring Avon Park (35.7% White), Lake Placid (38.6% White), and Zolfo Springs (20.7% White). Sebring is less White than neighboring Lemon Grove (74% White), and Frostproof (64.3% White).
Sebring's Black Population
1,800 residents of Sebring, or 15.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sebring is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Sebring ranks 254th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Sebring's Black population has grown by an estimated 14.5%. Black residents' share of Sebring's population has increased from 14.7% to 15.8%.
Sebring is more Black than neighboring Lake Placid (9.9% Black), Lemon Grove (0% Black), Frostproof (2.6% Black), and Zolfo Springs (11.1% Black). Sebring is less Black than neighboring Avon Park (24% Black).
Sebring's Asian Population
374 residents of Sebring, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sebring is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Sebring ranks 439th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Sebring's Asian population has grown by an estimated 138.2%. Asian residents' share of Sebring's population has increased from 1.5% to 3.3%.
Sebring is more Asian than neighboring Avon Park (0.5% Asian), Lake Placid (0.3% Asian), Lemon Grove (0% Asian), Frostproof (0.2% Asian), and Zolfo Springs (2.3% Asian).
Sebring's Hispanic Population
3,308 residents of Sebring, or 29.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sebring is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Sebring ranks 249th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Sebring's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 21.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Sebring's population has increased from 25.3% to 29.1%.
Sebring is more Hispanic than neighboring Lemon Grove (24.9% Hispanic), and Frostproof (28.8% Hispanic). Sebring is less Hispanic than neighboring Avon Park (33.5% Hispanic), Lake Placid (49.2% Hispanic), and Zolfo Springs (63.9% Hispanic).
Sebring's Native American/Other Population
96 residents of Sebring, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sebring is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Sebring ranks 378th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Sebring's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 6.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sebring's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.
Sebring is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lemon Grove (0% Native American/Other), and Zolfo Springs (0% Native American/Other). Sebring is less Native American/Other than neighboring Avon Park (3.6% Native American/Other), Lake Placid (0.9% Native American/Other), and Frostproof (0.9% Native American/Other).
Sebring's Multiracial Population
315 residents of Sebring, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sebring is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Sebring ranks 587th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Sebring's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 9.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Sebring's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.8%.
Sebring is more Multiracial than neighboring Avon Park (2.7% Multiracial), Lake Placid (1.2% Multiracial), Lemon Grove (1.1% Multiracial), and Zolfo Springs (2% Multiracial). Sebring is less Multiracial than neighboring Frostproof (3.2% 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.