St. Leo, FL Demographics

A map of St. Leo's Population by Race

St. Leo, Florida has an estimated population of 1,985, a large decrease from the 2,362 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 51.9% White, 26.2% Black, 15.1% Hispanic, 3.6% Asian, 1.8% Native American/Other, and 1.3% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of St. Leo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

St. Leo has become less 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 St. Leo, that probability was 66.4% in 2020 and 63.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

St. Leo is ranked the 682nd 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). St. Leo was ranked the 642nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

St. Leo's White Population

1,031 residents of St. Leo, or 51.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in St. Leo is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. St. Leo ranks 761st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, St. Leo's White population has grown by an estimated 13.3%. White residents' share of St. Leo's population has increased from 38.5% to 51.9%.

St. Leo is more White than neighboring Dade City North (24% White). St. Leo is less White than neighboring San Antonio (87.1% White), Pasadena Hills (55.7% White), Dade City (58% White), and Zephyrhills West (84.4% White).

St. Leo's Black Population

521 residents of St. Leo, or 26.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in St. Leo is considerably higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. St. Leo ranks 73rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, St. Leo's Black population has declined by an estimated 44.5%. Black residents' share of St. Leo's population has decreased from 39.7% to 26.2%.

St. Leo is more Black than neighboring San Antonio (3.1% Black), Pasadena Hills (13.2% Black), Dade City (16.8% Black), Dade City North (7.1% Black), and Zephyrhills West (3.2% Black).

St. Leo's Asian Population

72 residents of St. Leo, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in St. Leo is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. St. Leo ranks 183rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, St. Leo's Asian population has grown by an estimated 2.9%. Asian residents' share of St. Leo's population has increased from 3.0% to 3.6%.

St. Leo is more Asian than neighboring San Antonio (0% Asian), Dade City (0.9% Asian), Dade City North (0.3% Asian), and Zephyrhills West (0% Asian). St. Leo is less Asian than neighboring Pasadena Hills (6.8% Asian).

St. Leo's Hispanic Population

300 residents of St. Leo, or 15.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in St. Leo is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. St. Leo ranks 363rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, St. Leo's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 24.6%. Hispanic residents' share of St. Leo's population has decreased from 16.9% to 15.1%.

St. Leo is more Hispanic than neighboring San Antonio (6% Hispanic), and Zephyrhills West (8.5% Hispanic). St. Leo is less Hispanic than neighboring Pasadena Hills (18.9% Hispanic), Dade City (20.1% Hispanic), and Dade City North (68.5% Hispanic).

St. Leo's Native American/Other Population

36 residents of St. Leo, or 1.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in St. Leo is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. St. Leo ranks 604th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, St. Leo's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 140.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of St. Leo's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.8%.

St. Leo is more Native American/Other than neighboring San Antonio (0.7% Native American/Other), Pasadena Hills (0.4% Native American/Other), Dade City (0.1% Native American/Other), Dade City North (0% Native American/Other), and Zephyrhills West (0.2% Native American/Other).

St. Leo's Multiracial Population

25 residents of St. Leo, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in St. Leo is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. St. Leo ranks 883rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, St. Leo's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 19.4%. Multiracial residents' share of St. Leo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

St. Leo is more Multiracial than neighboring Dade City North (0% Multiracial). St. Leo is less Multiracial than neighboring San Antonio (3% Multiracial), Pasadena Hills (5.1% Multiracial), Dade City (4% Multiracial), and Zephyrhills West (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.