Southwest Ranches, FL Demographics
A map of Southwest Ranches's Population by Race
Southwest Ranches, Florida has an estimated population of 7,656, a less than 1% change from the 7,607 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 44.7% White, 40.0% Hispanic, 5.0% Asian, 5.0% Multiracial, 4.4% Black, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Southwest Ranches, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Southwest Ranches has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Southwest Ranches, that probability was 61.6% in 2020 and 63.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Southwest Ranches is ranked the 390th 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). Southwest Ranches was ranked the 380th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Southwest Ranches's White Population
3,425 residents of Southwest Ranches, or 44.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Southwest Ranches is lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Southwest Ranches ranks 717th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Southwest Ranches's White population has grown by an estimated 1.3%. White residents' share of Southwest Ranches's population has remained roughly unchanged at 44.7%.
Southwest Ranches is more White than neighboring Pembroke Pines (21.1% White), Weston (26.9% White), Miramar (9.4% White), and Davie (37.7% White). Southwest Ranches is less White than neighboring Cooper City (49.4% White).
Southwest Ranches's Black Population
340 residents of Southwest Ranches, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Southwest Ranches is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Southwest Ranches ranks 522nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Southwest Ranches's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Southwest Ranches's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.4%.
Southwest Ranches is more Black than neighboring Weston (3.1% Black). Southwest Ranches is less Black than neighboring Pembroke Pines (20.2% Black), Miramar (42.5% Black), Cooper City (5.9% Black), and Davie (8.2% Black).
Southwest Ranches's Asian Population
386 residents of Southwest Ranches, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Southwest Ranches is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Southwest Ranches ranks 119th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Southwest Ranches's Asian population has grown by an estimated 32.6%. Asian residents' share of Southwest Ranches's population has increased from 3.8% to 5.0%.
Southwest Ranches is more Asian than neighboring Pembroke Pines (4.8% Asian), and Miramar (4.7% Asian). Southwest Ranches is less Asian than neighboring Weston (8.4% Asian), Cooper City (5.9% Asian), and Davie (6.2% Asian).
Southwest Ranches's Hispanic Population
3,059 residents of Southwest Ranches, or 40.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Southwest Ranches is considerably higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Southwest Ranches ranks 118th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Southwest Ranches's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 5.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Southwest Ranches's population has decreased from 42.6% to 40.0%.
Southwest Ranches is more Hispanic than neighboring Miramar (39.3% Hispanic), and Cooper City (30.7% Hispanic). Southwest Ranches is less Hispanic than neighboring Pembroke Pines (50% Hispanic), Weston (56.8% Hispanic), and Davie (42.3% Hispanic).
Southwest Ranches's Native American/Other Population
64 residents of Southwest Ranches, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Southwest Ranches is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Southwest Ranches ranks 424th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Southwest Ranches's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 4.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Southwest Ranches's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.
Southwest Ranches is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pembroke Pines (1.1% Native American/Other), Weston (0.9% Native American/Other), Miramar (1% Native American/Other), and Cooper City (2.1% Native American/Other).
Southwest Ranches's Multiracial Population
382 residents of Southwest Ranches, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Southwest Ranches is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Southwest Ranches ranks 429th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Southwest Ranches's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 30.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Southwest Ranches's population has increased from 3.8% to 5.0%.
Southwest Ranches is more Multiracial than neighboring Pembroke Pines (2.8% Multiracial), Weston (3.9% Multiracial), Miramar (3% Multiracial), and Davie (4.8% Multiracial). Southwest Ranches is less Multiracial than neighboring Cooper City (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.