South Venice, FL Demographics

A map of South Venice's Population by Race

South Venice, Florida has an estimated population of 17,484, a large increase from the 15,619 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.4% White, 8.7% Hispanic, 2.5% Multiracial, 1.6% Asian, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 0.3% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Venice, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Venice 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 Venice, that probability was 22.4% in 2020 and 24.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Venice is ranked the 229th 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 Venice was ranked the 247th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Venice's White Population

15,113 residents of South Venice, or 86.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Venice is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. South Venice ranks 147th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Venice's White population has grown by an estimated 10.3%. White residents' share of South Venice's population has decreased from 87.8% to 86.4%.

South Venice is more White than neighboring Venice Gardens (82.3% White), and Nokomis (79.9% White). South Venice is less White than neighboring Plantation (94.9% White), Venice (87.4% White), and Englewood (94.5% White).

South Venice's Black Population

57 residents of South Venice, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Venice is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. South Venice ranks 803rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Venice's Black population has declined by an estimated 56.5%. Black residents' share of South Venice's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.3%.

South Venice is more Black than neighboring Venice Gardens (0.1% Black). South Venice is less Black than neighboring Plantation (0.7% Black), Venice (1.2% Black), and Nokomis (1% Black).

South Venice's Asian Population

277 residents of South Venice, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Venice is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. South Venice ranks 479th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Venice's Asian population has grown by an estimated 33.8%. Asian residents' share of South Venice's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

South Venice is more Asian than neighboring Venice Gardens (1.1% Asian), Plantation (0.6% Asian), and Englewood (0.9% Asian). South Venice is less Asian than neighboring Venice (2.1% Asian), and Nokomis (4.1% Asian).

South Venice's Hispanic Population

1,525 residents of South Venice, or 8.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Venice is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. South Venice ranks 689th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Venice's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 52.0%. Hispanic residents' share of South Venice's population has increased from 6.4% to 8.7%.

South Venice is more Hispanic than neighboring Plantation (3.1% Hispanic), Venice (6% Hispanic), and Englewood (1.9% Hispanic). South Venice is less Hispanic than neighboring Venice Gardens (14.1% Hispanic), and Nokomis (8.8% Hispanic).

South Venice's Native American/Other Population

75 residents of South Venice, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Venice is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. South Venice ranks 769th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Venice's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 8.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Venice's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

South Venice is more Native American/Other than neighboring Venice Gardens (0% Native American/Other), Plantation (0% Native American/Other), Venice (0.3% Native American/Other), Nokomis (0% Native American/Other), and Englewood (0.2% Native American/Other).

South Venice's Multiracial Population

437 residents of South Venice, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Venice is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. South Venice ranks 590th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Venice's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 13.1%. Multiracial residents' share of South Venice's population has decreased from 3.2% to 2.5%.

South Venice is more Multiracial than neighboring Venice Gardens (2.4% Multiracial), Plantation (0.8% Multiracial), and Englewood (2.2% Multiracial). South Venice is less Multiracial than neighboring Venice (3% Multiracial), and Nokomis (6.3% 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.