Yalaha, FL Demographics

A map of Yalaha's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,082	1,163	77.1%	77.3%
Black	136	97	9.7%	6.4%
Hispanic	117	152	8.3%	10.1%
Native American/Other	65	10	4.6%	0.7%
Multiracial	4	51	0.3%	3.4%
Asian	0	32	0.0%	2.1%

Yalaha, Florida has an estimated population of 1,404, a decrease from the 1,505 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.1% White, 9.7% Black, 8.3% Hispanic, 4.6% Native American/Other, 0.3% Multiracial, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Yalaha, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Yalaha is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Yalaha, that probability was 38.7% in 2020 and 38.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Yalaha is ranked the 738th 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). Yalaha was ranked the 722nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Yalaha's White Population

1,082 residents of Yalaha, or 77.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Yalaha is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Yalaha ranks 369th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yalaha's White population has declined by an estimated 7.0%. White residents' share of Yalaha's population has remained roughly unchanged at 77.1%.

Yalaha is more White than neighboring Howey-in-the-Hills (75.3% White), Leesburg (47.5% White), Silver Lake (75.1% White), and Tavares (68.3% White). Yalaha is less White than neighboring Okahumpka (86.2% White).

Yalaha's Black Population

136 residents of Yalaha, or 9.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Yalaha is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Yalaha ranks 438th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yalaha's Black population has grown by an estimated 40.2%. Black residents' share of Yalaha's population has increased from 6.4% to 9.7%.

Yalaha is more Black than neighboring Howey-in-the-Hills (7.8% Black), Okahumpka (0% Black), Silver Lake (4.3% Black), and Tavares (8.2% Black). Yalaha is less Black than neighboring Leesburg (25.8% Black).

Yalaha's Asian Population

0 residents of Yalaha, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Yalaha is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Yalaha ranks 289th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yalaha's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Yalaha's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.0%.

Yalaha is less Asian than neighboring Okahumpka (13.8% Asian), Leesburg (1% Asian), Silver Lake (2.8% Asian), and Tavares (2.4% Asian).

Yalaha's Hispanic Population

117 residents of Yalaha, or 8.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Yalaha is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Yalaha ranks 535th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yalaha's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 23.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Yalaha's population has decreased from 10.1% to 8.3%.

Yalaha is more Hispanic than neighboring Okahumpka (0% Hispanic). Yalaha is less Hispanic than neighboring Howey-in-the-Hills (12.4% Hispanic), Leesburg (21.2% Hispanic), Silver Lake (14.1% Hispanic), and Tavares (16.2% Hispanic).

Yalaha's Native American/Other Population

65 residents of Yalaha, or 4.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Yalaha is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Yalaha ranks 581st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yalaha's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 550.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Yalaha's population has increased from 0.7% to 4.6%.

Yalaha is more Native American/Other than neighboring Howey-in-the-Hills (0.9% Native American/Other), Okahumpka (0% Native American/Other), Leesburg (2% Native American/Other), Silver Lake (0% Native American/Other), and Tavares (0.3% Native American/Other).

Yalaha's Multiracial Population

4 residents of Yalaha, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Yalaha is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Yalaha ranks 539th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Yalaha's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 92.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Yalaha's population has decreased from 3.4% to 0.3%.

Yalaha is more Multiracial than neighboring Okahumpka (0% Multiracial). Yalaha is less Multiracial than neighboring Howey-in-the-Hills (3.5% Multiracial), Leesburg (2.6% Multiracial), Silver Lake (3.7% Multiracial), and Tavares (4.6% 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.