West Perrine, FL Demographics

A map of West Perrine's Population by Race

West Perrine, Florida has an estimated population of 11,162, an increase from the 10,602 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.9% Hispanic, 37.4% Black, 2.8% White, 2.6% Multiracial, 0.2% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Perrine, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Perrine has become 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 Perrine, that probability was 56.4% in 2020 and 53.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Perrine is ranked the 326th 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 Perrine was ranked the 326th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Perrine's White Population

312 residents of West Perrine, or 2.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Perrine is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. West Perrine ranks 939th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Perrine's White population has declined by an estimated 26.9%. White residents' share of West Perrine's population has decreased from 4.0% to 2.8%.

West Perrine is less White than neighboring Palmetto Estates (5.8% White), South Miami Heights (4.3% White), Richmond Heights (3.8% White), Cutler Bay (21.4% White), and Palmetto Bay (36.3% White).

West Perrine's Black Population

4,174 residents of West Perrine, or 37.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Perrine is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. West Perrine ranks 62nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Perrine's Black population has declined by an estimated 13.2%. Black residents' share of West Perrine's population has decreased from 45.3% to 37.4%.

West Perrine is more Black than neighboring Palmetto Estates (32.3% Black), South Miami Heights (16.3% Black), Richmond Heights (36% Black), Cutler Bay (8.8% Black), and Palmetto Bay (4.3% Black).

West Perrine's Asian Population

17 residents of West Perrine, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Perrine is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. West Perrine ranks 628th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Perrine's Asian population has declined by an estimated 80.5%. Asian residents' share of West Perrine's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.2%.

West Perrine is less Asian than neighboring Palmetto Estates (1.2% Asian), South Miami Heights (1.4% Asian), Richmond Heights (1% Asian), Cutler Bay (1.6% Asian), and Palmetto Bay (4.1% Asian).

West Perrine's Hispanic Population

6,348 residents of West Perrine, or 56.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Perrine is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. West Perrine ranks 96th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Perrine's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 25.3%. Hispanic residents' share of West Perrine's population has increased from 47.8% to 56.9%.

West Perrine is more Hispanic than neighboring Richmond Heights (56.5% Hispanic), and Palmetto Bay (51.1% Hispanic). West Perrine is less Hispanic than neighboring Palmetto Estates (57.9% Hispanic), South Miami Heights (75.5% Hispanic), and Cutler Bay (64% Hispanic).

West Perrine's Native American/Other Population

22 residents of West Perrine, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Perrine is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. West Perrine ranks 647th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Perrine's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 65.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Perrine's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

West Perrine is more Native American/Other than neighboring Richmond Heights (0.1% Native American/Other). West Perrine is less Native American/Other than neighboring Palmetto Estates (1.2% Native American/Other), South Miami Heights (0.8% Native American/Other), Cutler Bay (0.8% Native American/Other), and Palmetto Bay (1.1% Native American/Other).

West Perrine's Multiracial Population

289 residents of West Perrine, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Perrine is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. West Perrine ranks 864th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Perrine's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 87.7%. Multiracial residents' share of West Perrine's population has increased from 1.5% to 2.6%.

West Perrine is more Multiracial than neighboring Palmetto Estates (1.6% Multiracial), and South Miami Heights (1.7% Multiracial). West Perrine is less Multiracial than neighboring Cutler Bay (3.5% Multiracial), and Palmetto Bay (3% 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.