South Bay, FL Demographics

A map of South Bay's Population by Race

South Bay, Florida has an estimated population of 5,102, an increase from the 4,860 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.7% Black, 25.2% Hispanic, 7.8% White, 4.1% Multiracial, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Bay, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Bay has become 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 South Bay, that probability was 52.8% in 2020 and 54.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Bay is ranked the 477th 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 Bay was ranked the 489th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Bay's White Population

396 residents of South Bay, or 7.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Bay is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. South Bay ranks 886th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Bay's White population has declined by an estimated 31.7%. White residents' share of South Bay's population has decreased from 11.9% to 7.8%.

South Bay is more White than neighboring Lake Harbor (0% White). South Bay is less White than neighboring Belle Glade (10.2% White), Pahokee (10.2% White), Canal Point (43% White), and Clewiston (37.5% White).

South Bay's Black Population

3,146 residents of South Bay, or 61.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Bay is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. South Bay ranks 23rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Bay's Black population has grown by an estimated 1.6%. Black residents' share of South Bay's population has decreased from 63.7% to 61.7%.

South Bay is more Black than neighboring Belle Glade (55.9% Black), Lake Harbor (0% Black), Pahokee (46.9% Black), Canal Point (0% Black), and Clewiston (9.5% Black).

South Bay's Asian Population

0 residents of South Bay, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Bay is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. South Bay ranks 897th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Bay's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of South Bay's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

South Bay is less Asian than neighboring Belle Glade (0.4% Asian), Canal Point (22.7% Asian), and Clewiston (1.6% Asian).

South Bay's Hispanic Population

1,285 residents of South Bay, or 25.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Bay is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. South Bay ranks 283rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Bay's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 17.0%. Hispanic residents' share of South Bay's population has increased from 22.6% to 25.2%.

South Bay is more Hispanic than neighboring Lake Harbor (0% Hispanic). South Bay is less Hispanic than neighboring Belle Glade (31.2% Hispanic), Pahokee (41.4% Hispanic), Canal Point (34.3% Hispanic), and Clewiston (50.9% Hispanic).

South Bay's Native American/Other Population

65 residents of South Bay, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Bay is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. South Bay ranks 893rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Bay's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 550.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Bay's population has increased from 0.2% to 1.3%.

South Bay is more Native American/Other than neighboring Belle Glade (0.7% Native American/Other), Lake Harbor (0% Native American/Other), Pahokee (0.1% Native American/Other), Canal Point (0% Native American/Other), and Clewiston (0.1% Native American/Other).

South Bay's Multiracial Population

210 residents of South Bay, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Bay is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. South Bay ranks 860th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Bay's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 187.7%. Multiracial residents' share of South Bay's population has increased from 1.5% to 4.1%.

South Bay is more Multiracial than neighboring Belle Glade (1.7% Multiracial), Lake Harbor (0% Multiracial), Pahokee (1.4% Multiracial), Canal Point (0% Multiracial), and Clewiston (0.4% 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.