South Beach, FL Demographics
A map of South Beach's Population by Race
South Beach, Florida has an estimated population of 3,063, a large decrease from the 3,703 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.9% White, 4.1% Multiracial, 2.7% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Beach, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
South Beach 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 Beach, that probability was 14.5% in 2020 and 13.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.
South Beach is ranked the 597th 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 Beach was ranked the 539th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
South Beach's White Population
2,845 residents of South Beach, or 92.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Beach is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. South Beach ranks 47th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, South Beach's White population has declined by an estimated 16.8%. White residents' share of South Beach's population has increased from 92.3% to 92.9%.
South Beach is more White than neighboring Florida Ridge (66.4% White), Lakewood Park (71.3% White), Vero Beach (71.7% White), Vero Beach South (73.8% White), and St. Lucie Village (78.4% White).
South Beach's Black Population
0 residents of South Beach, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Beach is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. South Beach ranks 916th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, South Beach's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of South Beach's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
South Beach is less Black than neighboring Florida Ridge (16.4% Black), Lakewood Park (15.5% Black), Vero Beach (9.2% Black), Vero Beach South (2.9% Black), and St. Lucie Village (3.5% Black).
South Beach's Asian Population
0 residents of South Beach, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Beach is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. South Beach ranks 677th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, South Beach's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of South Beach's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.
South Beach is less Asian than neighboring Florida Ridge (1.8% Asian), Lakewood Park (2.3% Asian), Vero Beach (2% Asian), and Vero Beach South (2.4% Asian).
South Beach's Hispanic Population
83 residents of South Beach, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Beach is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. South Beach ranks 805th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, South Beach's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 50.6%. Hispanic residents' share of South Beach's population has decreased from 4.5% to 2.7%.
South Beach is less Hispanic than neighboring Florida Ridge (10.6% Hispanic), Lakewood Park (7.8% Hispanic), Vero Beach (11.6% Hispanic), Vero Beach South (15.7% Hispanic), and St. Lucie Village (6.4% Hispanic).
South Beach's Native American/Other Population
9 residents of South Beach, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Beach is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. South Beach ranks 711th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, South Beach's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 52.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Beach's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.
South Beach is more Native American/Other than neighboring St. Lucie Village (0% Native American/Other). South Beach is less Native American/Other than neighboring Florida Ridge (1.2% Native American/Other), Lakewood Park (0.7% Native American/Other), Vero Beach (0.4% Native American/Other), and Vero Beach South (2% Native American/Other).
South Beach's Multiracial Population
126 residents of South Beach, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Beach is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. South Beach ranks 833rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, South Beach's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 88.1%. Multiracial residents' share of South Beach's population has increased from 1.8% to 4.1%.
South Beach is more Multiracial than neighboring Florida Ridge (3.6% Multiracial), Lakewood Park (2.3% Multiracial), and Vero Beach South (3.2% Multiracial). South Beach is less Multiracial than neighboring Vero Beach (5.1% Multiracial), and St. Lucie Village (11.6% 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.