Tequesta, FL Demographics

A map of Tequesta's Population by Race

Tequesta, Florida has an estimated population of 6,193, a less than 1% change from the 6,158 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.4% White, 8.2% Hispanic, 5.3% Multiracial, 2.5% Black, 1.6% Asian, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Tequesta, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Tequesta has become considerably 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 Tequesta, that probability was 24.4% in 2020 and 32.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Tequesta is ranked the 432nd 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). Tequesta was ranked the 431st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Tequesta's White Population

5,040 residents of Tequesta, or 81.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Tequesta is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Tequesta ranks 176th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tequesta's White population has declined by an estimated 5.4%. White residents' share of Tequesta's population has decreased from 86.5% to 81.4%.

Tequesta is more White than neighboring Jupiter (73.7% White), and Limestone Creek (32.3% White). Tequesta is less White than neighboring Jupiter Inlet Colony (95.1% White), Jupiter Island (87.7% White), and Juno Beach (89% White).

Tequesta's Black Population

155 residents of Tequesta, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Tequesta is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Tequesta ranks 824th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tequesta's Black population has grown by an estimated 260.5%. Black residents' share of Tequesta's population has increased from 0.7% to 2.5%.

Tequesta is more Black than neighboring Jupiter Inlet Colony (0% Black), Jupiter (1.5% Black), Jupiter Island (0.9% Black), and Juno Beach (0.6% Black). Tequesta is less Black than neighboring Limestone Creek (5.7% Black).

Tequesta's Asian Population

100 residents of Tequesta, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Tequesta is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Tequesta ranks 535th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tequesta's Asian population has grown by an estimated 38.9%. Asian residents' share of Tequesta's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Tequesta is more Asian than neighboring Jupiter Inlet Colony (0.2% Asian), and Juno Beach (1.5% Asian). Tequesta is less Asian than neighboring Jupiter (1.8% Asian), Limestone Creek (21.1% Asian), and Jupiter Island (4.5% Asian).

Tequesta's Hispanic Population

505 residents of Tequesta, or 8.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Tequesta is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Tequesta ranks 606th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tequesta's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Tequesta's population has remained roughly unchanged at 8.2%.

Tequesta is more Hispanic than neighboring Jupiter Inlet Colony (3.3% Hispanic), Jupiter Island (4.6% Hispanic), and Juno Beach (7% Hispanic). Tequesta is less Hispanic than neighboring Jupiter (18.6% Hispanic), and Limestone Creek (37.7% Hispanic).

Tequesta's Native American/Other Population

62 residents of Tequesta, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Tequesta is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Tequesta ranks 823rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tequesta's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 169.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Tequesta's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.0%.

Tequesta is more Native American/Other than neighboring Jupiter Inlet Colony (0% Native American/Other), Jupiter (0.7% Native American/Other), Limestone Creek (0% Native American/Other), Jupiter Island (0% Native American/Other), and Juno Beach (0.3% Native American/Other).

Tequesta's Multiracial Population

331 residents of Tequesta, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Tequesta is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Tequesta ranks 607th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tequesta's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 70.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Tequesta's population has increased from 3.2% to 5.3%.

Tequesta is more Multiracial than neighboring Jupiter Inlet Colony (1.4% Multiracial), Jupiter (3.8% Multiracial), Limestone Creek (3.1% Multiracial), Jupiter Island (2.2% Multiracial), and Juno Beach (1.6% 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.