Willow Oak, FL Demographics

A map of Willow Oak's Population by Race

Willow Oak, Florida has an estimated population of 7,454, an increase from the 6,806 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.1% Hispanic, 38.2% White, 5.7% Black, 2.5% Multiracial, 1.5% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Willow Oak, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Willow Oak 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 Willow Oak, that probability was 59.3% in 2020 and 57.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Willow Oak is ranked the 397th 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). Willow Oak was ranked the 400th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Willow Oak's White Population

2,846 residents of Willow Oak, or 38.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Willow Oak is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Willow Oak ranks 695th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willow Oak's White population has declined by an estimated 11.8%. White residents' share of Willow Oak's population has decreased from 47.4% to 38.2%.

Willow Oak is less White than neighboring Fuller Heights (60.1% White), Mulberry (70.7% White), Medulla (53.6% White), Lakeland Highlands (76.1% White), and Plant City (46.9% White).

Willow Oak's Black Population

427 residents of Willow Oak, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Willow Oak is lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Willow Oak ranks 428th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willow Oak's Black population has declined by an estimated 6.6%. Black residents' share of Willow Oak's population has decreased from 6.7% to 5.7%.

Willow Oak is more Black than neighboring Lakeland Highlands (2.7% Black). Willow Oak is less Black than neighboring Fuller Heights (8.7% Black), Mulberry (6.3% Black), Medulla (10.2% Black), and Plant City (14.7% Black).

Willow Oak's Asian Population

110 residents of Willow Oak, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Willow Oak is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Willow Oak ranks 740th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willow Oak's Asian population has grown by an estimated 189.5%. Asian residents' share of Willow Oak's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.5%.

Willow Oak is more Asian than neighboring Medulla (0.8% Asian). Willow Oak is less Asian than neighboring Fuller Heights (2.4% Asian), Mulberry (1.8% Asian), Lakeland Highlands (2.5% Asian), and Plant City (1.6% Asian).

Willow Oak's Hispanic Population

3,883 residents of Willow Oak, or 52.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Willow Oak is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Willow Oak ranks 120th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willow Oak's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 35.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Willow Oak's population has increased from 42.0% to 52.1%.

Willow Oak is more Hispanic than neighboring Fuller Heights (26.1% Hispanic), Mulberry (16% Hispanic), Medulla (31.1% Hispanic), Lakeland Highlands (15.2% Hispanic), and Plant City (33.9% Hispanic).

Willow Oak's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Willow Oak, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Willow Oak is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Willow Oak ranks 780th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willow Oak's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 89.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Willow Oak's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Willow Oak is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mulberry (2% Native American/Other), Medulla (0.3% Native American/Other), Lakeland Highlands (0.6% Native American/Other), and Plant City (0.5% Native American/Other).

Willow Oak's Multiracial Population

185 residents of Willow Oak, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Willow Oak is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Willow Oak ranks 667th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willow Oak's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 5.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Willow Oak's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.5%.

Willow Oak is more Multiracial than neighboring Plant City (2.4% Multiracial). Willow Oak is less Multiracial than neighboring Fuller Heights (2.7% Multiracial), Mulberry (3.3% Multiracial), Medulla (4% Multiracial), and Lakeland Highlands (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.