South Apopka, FL Demographics
A map of South Apopka's Population by Race
South Apopka, Florida has an estimated population of 7,300, an increase from the 6,803 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.8% Black, 20.7% Hispanic, 16.9% White, 1.7% Multiracial, 0.7% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Apopka, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
South Apopka has become 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 South Apopka, that probability was 60.8% in 2020 and 57.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.
South Apopka is ranked the 403rd 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). South Apopka was ranked the 403rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.
South Apopka's White Population
1,234 residents of South Apopka, or 16.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Apopka is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. South Apopka ranks 872nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, South Apopka's White population has grown by an estimated 18.8%. White residents' share of South Apopka's population has increased from 15.3% to 16.9%.
South Apopka is less White than neighboring Clarcona (52.3% White), Paradise Heights (62.4% White), Apopka (35.2% White), Forest City (52.7% White), and Lockhart (31.5% White).
South Apopka's Black Population
4,363 residents of South Apopka, or 59.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Apopka is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. South Apopka ranks 41st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, South Apopka's Black population has grown by an estimated 17.0%. Black residents' share of South Apopka's population has increased from 54.8% to 59.8%.
South Apopka is more Black than neighboring Clarcona (16.7% Black), Paradise Heights (0% Black), Apopka (25.5% Black), Forest City (9.9% Black), and Lockhart (22% Black).
South Apopka's Asian Population
54 residents of South Apopka, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Apopka is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. South Apopka ranks 682nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, South Apopka's Asian population has grown by an estimated 10.2%. Asian residents' share of South Apopka's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.
South Apopka is more Asian than neighboring Clarcona (0% Asian), and Paradise Heights (0% Asian). South Apopka is less Asian than neighboring Apopka (3.5% Asian), Forest City (3.9% Asian), and Lockhart (6.5% Asian).
South Apopka's Hispanic Population
1,509 residents of South Apopka, or 20.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Apopka is lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. South Apopka ranks 241st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, South Apopka's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 14.4%. Hispanic residents' share of South Apopka's population has decreased from 25.9% to 20.7%.
South Apopka is more Hispanic than neighboring Paradise Heights (12.8% Hispanic). South Apopka is less Hispanic than neighboring Clarcona (24.1% Hispanic), Apopka (29.8% Hispanic), Forest City (27.4% Hispanic), and Lockhart (34.6% Hispanic).
South Apopka's Native American/Other Population
18 residents of South Apopka, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Apopka is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. South Apopka ranks 379th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, South Apopka's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 68.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Apopka's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.2%.
South Apopka is more Native American/Other than neighboring Clarcona (0% Native American/Other). South Apopka is less Native American/Other than neighboring Paradise Heights (6.2% Native American/Other), Apopka (1.4% Native American/Other), Forest City (0.4% Native American/Other), and Lockhart (0.6% Native American/Other).
South Apopka's Multiracial Population
122 residents of South Apopka, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Apopka is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. South Apopka ranks 734th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, South Apopka's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 26.9%. Multiracial residents' share of South Apopka's population has decreased from 2.5% to 1.7%.
South Apopka is less Multiracial than neighboring Clarcona (7% Multiracial), Paradise Heights (18.7% Multiracial), Apopka (4.6% Multiracial), Forest City (5.6% Multiracial), and Lockhart (4.8% 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.