Watergate, FL Demographics

A map of Watergate's Population by Race

Watergate, Florida has an estimated population of 3,782, an increase from the 3,459 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 38.2% White, 33.7% Hispanic, 14.2% Black, 6.6% Multiracial, 4.9% Native American/Other, and 2.4% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Watergate, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Watergate has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Watergate, that probability was 66.4% in 2020 and 71.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Watergate is ranked the 546th 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). Watergate was ranked the 553rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Watergate's White Population

1,445 residents of Watergate, or 38.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Watergate is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Watergate ranks 682nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watergate's White population has declined by an estimated 13.9%. White residents' share of Watergate's population has decreased from 48.5% to 38.2%.

Watergate is more White than neighboring Coral Springs (33% White), and Margate (29.2% White). Watergate is less White than neighboring Hillsboro Pines (62.4% White), Parkland (54.7% White), and Coconut Creek (44.1% White).

Watergate's Black Population

537 residents of Watergate, or 14.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Watergate is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Watergate ranks 487th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watergate's Black population has grown by an estimated 195.1%. Black residents' share of Watergate's population has increased from 5.3% to 14.2%.

Watergate is more Black than neighboring Hillsboro Pines (0% Black), and Parkland (13% Black). Watergate is less Black than neighboring Coconut Creek (15.8% Black), Coral Springs (24% Black), and Margate (33.2% Black).

Watergate's Asian Population

91 residents of Watergate, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Watergate is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Watergate ranks 182nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watergate's Asian population has declined by an estimated 11.7%. Asian residents' share of Watergate's population has decreased from 3.0% to 2.4%.

Watergate is more Asian than neighboring Hillsboro Pines (0% Asian). Watergate is less Asian than neighboring Parkland (7.2% Asian), Coconut Creek (3.2% Asian), Coral Springs (4.9% Asian), and Margate (3.2% Asian).

Watergate's Hispanic Population

1,273 residents of Watergate, or 33.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Watergate is higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Watergate ranks 198th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watergate's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 25.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Watergate's population has increased from 29.4% to 33.7%.

Watergate is more Hispanic than neighboring Hillsboro Pines (4.8% Hispanic), Parkland (16.5% Hispanic), Coconut Creek (28.2% Hispanic), Coral Springs (31.2% Hispanic), and Margate (26.7% Hispanic).

Watergate's Native American/Other Population

187 residents of Watergate, or 4.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Watergate is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Watergate ranks 5th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watergate's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 10.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Watergate's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.9%.

Watergate is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hillsboro Pines (0% Native American/Other), Parkland (1.6% Native American/Other), Coconut Creek (1.9% Native American/Other), Coral Springs (1.8% Native American/Other), and Margate (2.5% Native American/Other).

Watergate's Multiracial Population

249 residents of Watergate, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Watergate is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Watergate ranks 9th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Watergate's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 19.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Watergate's population has decreased from 9.0% to 6.6%.

Watergate is more Multiracial than neighboring Coral Springs (5.1% Multiracial), and Margate (5.2% Multiracial). Watergate is less Multiracial than neighboring Hillsboro Pines (32.8% Multiracial), Parkland (7.1% Multiracial), and Coconut Creek (6.8% 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.