Tangerine, FL Demographics

A map of Tangerine's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,052	1,657	47.4%	51.2%
Hispanic	1,474	773	34.1%	23.9%
Black	734	634	17.0%	19.6%
Multiracial	46	101	1.1%	3.1%
Asian	20	56	0.5%	1.7%
Native American/Other	0	16	0.0%	0.5%

Tangerine, Florida has an estimated population of 4,326, a dramatic increase from the 3,237 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.4% White, 34.1% Hispanic, 17.0% Black, 1.1% Multiracial, 0.5% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Tangerine, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Tangerine 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 Tangerine, that probability was 64.1% in 2020 and 63.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Tangerine is ranked the 512th 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). Tangerine was ranked the 570th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Tangerine's White Population

2,052 residents of Tangerine, or 47.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Tangerine is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Tangerine ranks 663rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tangerine's White population has grown by an estimated 23.8%. White residents' share of Tangerine's population has decreased from 51.2% to 47.4%.

Tangerine is less White than neighboring Zellwood (66.9% White), Mount Dora (60.4% White), Sorrento (78.1% White), Eustis (62.9% White), and Tavares (68.3% White).

Tangerine's Black Population

734 residents of Tangerine, or 17.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Tangerine is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Tangerine ranks 204th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tangerine's Black population has grown by an estimated 15.8%. Black residents' share of Tangerine's population has decreased from 19.6% to 17.0%.

Tangerine is more Black than neighboring Zellwood (6.1% Black), Mount Dora (13% Black), Sorrento (0% Black), Eustis (15.8% Black), and Tavares (8.2% Black).

Tangerine's Asian Population

20 residents of Tangerine, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Tangerine is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Tangerine ranks 371st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tangerine's Asian population has declined by an estimated 64.3%. Asian residents' share of Tangerine's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.5%.

Tangerine is more Asian than neighboring Zellwood (0% Asian), Mount Dora (0.3% Asian), and Sorrento (0% Asian). Tangerine is less Asian than neighboring Eustis (1.6% Asian), and Tavares (2.4% Asian).

Tangerine's Hispanic Population

1,474 residents of Tangerine, or 34.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Tangerine is higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Tangerine ranks 267th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tangerine's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 90.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Tangerine's population has increased from 23.9% to 34.1%.

Tangerine is more Hispanic than neighboring Zellwood (25.4% Hispanic), Mount Dora (23.7% Hispanic), Sorrento (21.9% Hispanic), Eustis (15.5% Hispanic), and Tavares (16.2% Hispanic).

Tangerine's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Tangerine, 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 Tangerine is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Tangerine ranks 730th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tangerine's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Tangerine's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Tangerine is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mount Dora (1.9% Native American/Other), Eustis (0.8% Native American/Other), and Tavares (0.3% Native American/Other).

Tangerine's Multiracial Population

46 residents of Tangerine, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Tangerine is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Tangerine ranks 614th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tangerine's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 54.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Tangerine's population has decreased from 3.1% to 1.1%.

Tangerine is more Multiracial than neighboring Mount Dora (0.6% Multiracial), and Sorrento (0% Multiracial). Tangerine is less Multiracial than neighboring Zellwood (1.6% Multiracial), Eustis (3.4% Multiracial), and Tavares (4.6% 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.