South Highpoint, FL Demographics
A map of South Highpoint's Population by Race
South Highpoint, Florida has an estimated population of 4,174, a large decrease from the 5,018 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 49.1% White, 40.1% Hispanic, 5.2% Black, 3.9% Asian, 1.8% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Highpoint, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
South Highpoint has become considerably 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 Highpoint, that probability was 68.8% in 2020 and 59.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.
South Highpoint is ranked the 527th 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 Highpoint was ranked the 482nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.
South Highpoint's White Population
2,049 residents of South Highpoint, or 49.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Highpoint is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. South Highpoint ranks 750th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, South Highpoint's White population has grown by an estimated 1.3%. White residents' share of South Highpoint's population has increased from 40.3% to 49.1%.
South Highpoint is less White than neighboring Feather Sound (72.8% White), Pinellas Park (63.8% White), Largo (68% White), Bardmoor (67.7% White), and Clearwater (65.1% White).
South Highpoint's Black Population
216 residents of South Highpoint, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Highpoint is lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. South Highpoint ranks 292nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, South Highpoint's Black population has declined by an estimated 64.6%. Black residents' share of South Highpoint's population has decreased from 12.2% to 5.2%.
South Highpoint is more Black than neighboring Bardmoor (3.5% Black). South Highpoint is less Black than neighboring Feather Sound (6.4% Black), Pinellas Park (6.4% Black), Largo (9.8% Black), and Clearwater (10.5% Black).
South Highpoint's Asian Population
161 residents of South Highpoint, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Highpoint is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. South Highpoint ranks 45th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, South Highpoint's Asian population has declined by an estimated 44.7%. Asian residents' share of South Highpoint's population has decreased from 5.8% to 3.9%.
South Highpoint is more Asian than neighboring Largo (3.8% Asian), and Clearwater (2.8% Asian). South Highpoint is less Asian than neighboring Feather Sound (5.9% Asian), Pinellas Park (11.6% Asian), and Bardmoor (5.7% Asian).
South Highpoint's Hispanic Population
1,674 residents of South Highpoint, or 40.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Highpoint is considerably higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. South Highpoint ranks 151st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, South Highpoint's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 7.3%. Hispanic residents' share of South Highpoint's population has increased from 36.0% to 40.1%.
South Highpoint is more Hispanic than neighboring Feather Sound (6.2% Hispanic), Pinellas Park (14.3% Hispanic), Largo (14.1% Hispanic), Bardmoor (14.5% Hispanic), and Clearwater (17.1% Hispanic).
South Highpoint's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of South Highpoint, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Highpoint is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. South Highpoint ranks 313th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, South Highpoint's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Highpoint's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.
South Highpoint is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pinellas Park (0.6% Native American/Other), Largo (0.8% Native American/Other), Bardmoor (0.8% Native American/Other), and Clearwater (0.9% Native American/Other).
South Highpoint's Multiracial Population
74 residents of South Highpoint, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Highpoint is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. South Highpoint ranks 182nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, South Highpoint's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 69.5%. Multiracial residents' share of South Highpoint's population has decreased from 4.8% to 1.8%.
South Highpoint is less Multiracial than neighboring Feather Sound (8.7% Multiracial), Pinellas Park (3.3% Multiracial), Largo (3.5% Multiracial), Bardmoor (7.8% Multiracial), and Clearwater (3.7% 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.