Shalimar, FL Demographics

A map of Shalimar's Population by Race

Shalimar, Florida has an estimated population of 885, a large increase from the 737 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.2% White, 18.5% Hispanic, 6.2% Black, 6.0% Multiracial, 4.9% Asian, and 1.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Shalimar, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Shalimar 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 Shalimar, that probability was 38.6% in 2020 and 55.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Shalimar is ranked the 798th 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). Shalimar was ranked the 811th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Shalimar's White Population

559 residents of Shalimar, or 63.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Shalimar is considerably higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Shalimar ranks 370th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shalimar's White population has declined by an estimated 1.8%. White residents' share of Shalimar's population has decreased from 77.2% to 63.2%.

Shalimar is more White than neighboring Eglin AFB (46.9% White). Shalimar is less White than neighboring Lake Lorraine (71.7% White), Ocean City (65.3% White), Cinco Bayou (79.8% White), and Fort Walton Beach (64% White).

Shalimar's Black Population

55 residents of Shalimar, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Shalimar is lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Shalimar ranks 592nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shalimar's Black population has grown by an estimated 139.1%. Black residents' share of Shalimar's population has increased from 3.1% to 6.2%.

Shalimar is more Black than neighboring Lake Lorraine (2.6% Black), Ocean City (5.3% Black), and Cinco Bayou (2.8% Black). Shalimar is less Black than neighboring Eglin AFB (8.2% Black), and Fort Walton Beach (11.6% Black).

Shalimar's Asian Population

43 residents of Shalimar, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Shalimar is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Shalimar ranks 166th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shalimar's Asian population has grown by an estimated 87.0%. Asian residents' share of Shalimar's population has increased from 3.1% to 4.9%.

Shalimar is more Asian than neighboring Lake Lorraine (3.2% Asian), Ocean City (2.8% Asian), Cinco Bayou (1.5% Asian), Eglin AFB (3.5% Asian), and Fort Walton Beach (4% Asian).

Shalimar's Hispanic Population

164 residents of Shalimar, or 18.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Shalimar is lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Shalimar ranks 487th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shalimar's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 90.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Shalimar's population has increased from 11.7% to 18.5%.

Shalimar is more Hispanic than neighboring Lake Lorraine (16.9% Hispanic), Cinco Bayou (4.9% Hispanic), and Fort Walton Beach (13% Hispanic). Shalimar is less Hispanic than neighboring Ocean City (19.8% Hispanic), and Eglin AFB (31.6% Hispanic).

Shalimar's Native American/Other Population

11 residents of Shalimar, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Shalimar is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Shalimar ranks 798th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shalimar's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 266.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Shalimar's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.2%.

Shalimar is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ocean City (0.1% Native American/Other). Shalimar is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Lorraine (2.2% Native American/Other), Cinco Bayou (1.6% Native American/Other), Eglin AFB (2.2% Native American/Other), and Fort Walton Beach (1.5% Native American/Other).

Shalimar's Multiracial Population

53 residents of Shalimar, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Shalimar is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Shalimar ranks 247th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shalimar's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 60.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Shalimar's population has increased from 4.5% to 6.0%.

Shalimar is more Multiracial than neighboring Lake Lorraine (3.4% Multiracial), and Fort Walton Beach (5.9% Multiracial). Shalimar is less Multiracial than neighboring Ocean City (6.7% Multiracial), Cinco Bayou (9.4% Multiracial), and Eglin AFB (7.7% 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.