Upper Grand Lagoon, FL Demographics

A map of Upper Grand Lagoon's Population by Race

Upper Grand Lagoon, Florida has an estimated population of 17,232, an increase from the 15,778 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.4% White, 10.2% Hispanic, 7.5% Multiracial, 3.4% Black, 2.2% Asian, and 1.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Upper Grand Lagoon, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Upper Grand Lagoon 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 Upper Grand Lagoon, that probability was 35.7% in 2020 and 41.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Upper Grand Lagoon is ranked the 232nd 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). Upper Grand Lagoon was ranked the 243rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Upper Grand Lagoon's White Population

12,991 residents of Upper Grand Lagoon, or 75.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Upper Grand Lagoon is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Upper Grand Lagoon ranks 319th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Upper Grand Lagoon's White population has grown by an estimated 3.5%. White residents' share of Upper Grand Lagoon's population has decreased from 79.5% to 75.4%.

Upper Grand Lagoon is more White than neighboring Cedar Grove (64.2% White), Lynn Haven (70.4% White), and Springfield (60.1% White). Upper Grand Lagoon is less White than neighboring Lower Grand Lagoon (87.7% White), and Pretty Bayou (87.3% White).

Upper Grand Lagoon's Black Population

589 residents of Upper Grand Lagoon, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Upper Grand Lagoon is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Upper Grand Lagoon ranks 531st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Upper Grand Lagoon's Black population has declined by an estimated 13.6%. Black residents' share of Upper Grand Lagoon's population has decreased from 4.3% to 3.4%.

Upper Grand Lagoon is more Black than neighboring Lower Grand Lagoon (2.6% Black). Upper Grand Lagoon is less Black than neighboring Pretty Bayou (8.1% Black), Cedar Grove (15.5% Black), Lynn Haven (6.7% Black), and Springfield (20.3% Black).

Upper Grand Lagoon's Asian Population

383 residents of Upper Grand Lagoon, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Upper Grand Lagoon is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Upper Grand Lagoon ranks 266th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Upper Grand Lagoon's Asian population has grown by an estimated 5.2%. Asian residents' share of Upper Grand Lagoon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.2%.

Upper Grand Lagoon is more Asian than neighboring Lower Grand Lagoon (0.6% Asian), and Pretty Bayou (1% Asian). Upper Grand Lagoon is less Asian than neighboring Cedar Grove (3.4% Asian), Lynn Haven (3.8% Asian), and Springfield (3.4% Asian).

Upper Grand Lagoon's Hispanic Population

1,762 residents of Upper Grand Lagoon, or 10.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Upper Grand Lagoon is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Upper Grand Lagoon ranks 651st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Upper Grand Lagoon's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 55.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Upper Grand Lagoon's population has increased from 7.2% to 10.2%.

Upper Grand Lagoon is more Hispanic than neighboring Lower Grand Lagoon (4.8% Hispanic), Pretty Bayou (2.5% Hispanic), and Springfield (8.8% Hispanic). Upper Grand Lagoon is less Hispanic than neighboring Cedar Grove (13.9% Hispanic), and Lynn Haven (11.6% Hispanic).

Upper Grand Lagoon's Native American/Other Population

219 residents of Upper Grand Lagoon, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Upper Grand Lagoon is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Upper Grand Lagoon ranks 259th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Upper Grand Lagoon's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 41.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Upper Grand Lagoon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Upper Grand Lagoon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lower Grand Lagoon (0% Native American/Other), Pretty Bayou (0% Native American/Other), Cedar Grove (0.2% Native American/Other), Lynn Haven (0.2% Native American/Other), and Springfield (0.5% Native American/Other).

Upper Grand Lagoon's Multiracial Population

1,288 residents of Upper Grand Lagoon, or 7.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Upper Grand Lagoon is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Upper Grand Lagoon ranks 95th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Upper Grand Lagoon's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 43.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Upper Grand Lagoon's population has increased from 5.7% to 7.5%.

Upper Grand Lagoon is more Multiracial than neighboring Lower Grand Lagoon (4.3% Multiracial), Pretty Bayou (1.1% Multiracial), Cedar Grove (2.9% Multiracial), Lynn Haven (7.2% Multiracial), and Springfield (6.9% 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.