West Lealman, FL Demographics

A map of West Lealman's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	11,384	11,822	76.2%	71.9%
Hispanic	1,662	1,968	11.1%	12.0%
Multiracial	769	691	5.1%	4.2%
Asian	658	837	4.4%	5.1%
Black	384	965	2.6%	5.9%
Native American/Other	87	155	0.6%	0.9%

West Lealman, Florida has an estimated population of 14,944, a decrease from the 16,438 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.2% White, 11.1% Hispanic, 5.1% Multiracial, 4.4% Asian, 2.6% Black, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Lealman, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Lealman has become considerably less 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 West Lealman, that probability was 46.1% in 2020 and 40.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Lealman is ranked the 265th 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). West Lealman was ranked the 236th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Lealman's White Population

11,384 residents of West Lealman, or 76.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Lealman is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. West Lealman ranks 435th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Lealman's White population has declined by an estimated 3.7%. White residents' share of West Lealman's population has increased from 71.9% to 76.2%.

West Lealman is more White than neighboring Kenneth City (62.5% White), Bardmoor (67.7% White), and Pinellas Park (63.8% White). West Lealman is less White than neighboring Bay Pines (90.2% White), and Seminole (79.8% White).

West Lealman's Black Population

384 residents of West Lealman, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Lealman is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. West Lealman ranks 461st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Lealman's Black population has declined by an estimated 60.2%. Black residents' share of West Lealman's population has decreased from 5.9% to 2.6%.

West Lealman is more Black than neighboring Bay Pines (1.1% Black). West Lealman is less Black than neighboring Kenneth City (6% Black), Bardmoor (3.5% Black), Pinellas Park (6.4% Black), and Seminole (2.7% Black).

West Lealman's Asian Population

658 residents of West Lealman, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Lealman is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. West Lealman ranks 64th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Lealman's Asian population has declined by an estimated 21.4%. Asian residents' share of West Lealman's population has decreased from 5.1% to 4.4%.

West Lealman is more Asian than neighboring Kenneth City (2.3% Asian), Bay Pines (2.3% Asian), and Seminole (3.2% Asian). West Lealman is less Asian than neighboring Bardmoor (5.7% Asian), and Pinellas Park (11.6% Asian).

West Lealman's Hispanic Population

1,662 residents of West Lealman, or 11.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Lealman is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. West Lealman ranks 478th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Lealman's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 15.5%. Hispanic residents' share of West Lealman's population has decreased from 12.0% to 11.1%.

West Lealman is more Hispanic than neighboring Bay Pines (2.5% Hispanic). West Lealman is less Hispanic than neighboring Kenneth City (19.7% Hispanic), Bardmoor (14.5% Hispanic), Pinellas Park (14.3% Hispanic), and Seminole (11.2% Hispanic).

West Lealman's Native American/Other Population

87 residents of West Lealman, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Lealman is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. West Lealman ranks 291st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Lealman's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 43.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Lealman's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

West Lealman is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kenneth City (0.2% Native American/Other), Bay Pines (0% Native American/Other), and Seminole (0.3% Native American/Other). West Lealman is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bardmoor (0.8% Native American/Other).

West Lealman's Multiracial Population

769 residents of West Lealman, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Lealman is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. West Lealman ranks 318th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Lealman's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 11.3%. Multiracial residents' share of West Lealman's population has increased from 4.2% to 5.1%.

West Lealman is more Multiracial than neighboring Bay Pines (3.9% Multiracial), Pinellas Park (3.3% Multiracial), and Seminole (2.8% Multiracial). West Lealman is less Multiracial than neighboring Kenneth City (9.4% Multiracial), and Bardmoor (7.8% 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.