Wesley Chapel, FL Demographics
A map of Wesley Chapel's Population by Race
Wesley Chapel, Florida has an estimated population of 76,011, a large increase from the 64,866 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.8% White, 26.6% Hispanic, 11.0% Black, 7.2% Asian, 4.6% Multiracial, and 1.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wesley Chapel, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Wesley Chapel has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Wesley Chapel, that probability was 66.0% in 2020 and 67.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Wesley Chapel is ranked the 48th 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). Wesley Chapel was ranked the 53rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Wesley Chapel's White Population
37,075 residents of Wesley Chapel, or 48.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wesley Chapel is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Wesley Chapel ranks 665th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Wesley Chapel's White population has grown by an estimated 12.0%. White residents' share of Wesley Chapel's population has decreased from 51.0% to 48.8%.
Wesley Chapel is more White than neighboring Pebble Creek (41.7% White). Wesley Chapel is less White than neighboring Pasadena Hills (55.7% White), Zephyrhills West (84.4% White), Land O' Lakes (66.7% White), and Zephyrhills South (84.1% White).
Wesley Chapel's Black Population
8,395 residents of Wesley Chapel, or 11.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wesley Chapel is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Wesley Chapel ranks 317th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Wesley Chapel's Black population has grown by an estimated 16.4%. Black residents' share of Wesley Chapel's population has remained roughly unchanged at 11.0%.
Wesley Chapel is more Black than neighboring Pebble Creek (8% Black), Zephyrhills West (3.2% Black), Land O' Lakes (4.6% Black), and Zephyrhills South (1.5% Black). Wesley Chapel is less Black than neighboring Pasadena Hills (13.2% Black).
Wesley Chapel's Asian Population
5,468 residents of Wesley Chapel, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wesley Chapel is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Wesley Chapel ranks 27th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Wesley Chapel's Asian population has grown by an estimated 13.3%. Asian residents' share of Wesley Chapel's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.2%.
Wesley Chapel is more Asian than neighboring Pasadena Hills (6.8% Asian), Zephyrhills West (0% Asian), Land O' Lakes (2.5% Asian), and Zephyrhills South (0.5% Asian). Wesley Chapel is less Asian than neighboring Pebble Creek (17.2% Asian).
Wesley Chapel's Hispanic Population
20,220 residents of Wesley Chapel, or 26.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wesley Chapel is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Wesley Chapel ranks 258th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Wesley Chapel's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 28.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Wesley Chapel's population has increased from 24.3% to 26.6%.
Wesley Chapel is more Hispanic than neighboring Pasadena Hills (18.9% Hispanic), Zephyrhills West (8.5% Hispanic), Land O' Lakes (20.2% Hispanic), and Zephyrhills South (9.3% Hispanic).
Wesley Chapel's Native American/Other Population
1,327 residents of Wesley Chapel, or 1.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Wesley Chapel is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Wesley Chapel ranks 198th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Wesley Chapel's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 88.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wesley Chapel's population has increased from 1.1% to 1.7%.
Wesley Chapel is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pebble Creek (0.9% Native American/Other), Pasadena Hills (0.4% Native American/Other), Zephyrhills West (0.2% Native American/Other), Land O' Lakes (0.4% Native American/Other), and Zephyrhills South (0.2% Native American/Other).
Wesley Chapel's Multiracial Population
3,526 residents of Wesley Chapel, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wesley Chapel is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Wesley Chapel ranks 148th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Wesley Chapel's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 7.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Wesley Chapel's population has decreased from 5.1% to 4.6%.
Wesley Chapel is more Multiracial than neighboring Zephyrhills West (3.7% Multiracial), and Zephyrhills South (4.5% Multiracial). Wesley Chapel is less Multiracial than neighboring Pebble Creek (5.6% Multiracial), Pasadena Hills (5.1% Multiracial), and Land O' Lakes (5.6% 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.