Zellwood, FL Demographics

A map of Zellwood's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,160	2,090	66.9%	75.8%
Hispanic	820	456	25.4%	16.5%
Black	196	79	6.1%	2.9%
Multiracial	52	81	1.6%	2.9%
Asian	0	33	0.0%	1.2%
Native American/Other	0	19	0.0%	0.7%

Zellwood, Florida has an estimated population of 3,228, a large increase from the 2,758 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 66.9% White, 25.4% Hispanic, 6.1% Black, 1.6% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Zellwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Zellwood has become considerably more 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 Zellwood, that probability was 39.6% in 2020 and 48.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Zellwood is ranked the 583rd 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). Zellwood was ranked the 606th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Zellwood's White Population

2,160 residents of Zellwood, or 66.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Zellwood is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Zellwood ranks 387th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zellwood's White population has grown by an estimated 3.3%. White residents' share of Zellwood's population has decreased from 75.8% to 66.9%.

Zellwood is more White than neighboring Tangerine (47.4% White), Apopka (35.2% White), and Mount Dora (60.4% White). Zellwood is less White than neighboring Sorrento (78.1% White), and Mount Plymouth (77.5% White).

Zellwood's Black Population

196 residents of Zellwood, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Zellwood is lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Zellwood ranks 603rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zellwood's Black population has grown by an estimated 148.1%. Black residents' share of Zellwood's population has increased from 2.9% to 6.1%.

Zellwood is more Black than neighboring Sorrento (0% Black), and Mount Plymouth (0.3% Black). Zellwood is less Black than neighboring Tangerine (17% Black), Apopka (25.5% Black), and Mount Dora (13% Black).

Zellwood's Asian Population

0 residents of Zellwood, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Zellwood is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Zellwood ranks 523rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zellwood's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Zellwood's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Zellwood is less Asian than neighboring Tangerine (0.5% Asian), Apopka (3.5% Asian), Mount Plymouth (0.8% Asian), and Mount Dora (0.3% Asian).

Zellwood's Hispanic Population

820 residents of Zellwood, or 25.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Zellwood is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Zellwood ranks 370th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zellwood's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 79.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Zellwood's population has increased from 16.5% to 25.4%.

Zellwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Sorrento (21.9% Hispanic), Mount Plymouth (17.5% Hispanic), and Mount Dora (23.7% Hispanic). Zellwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Tangerine (34.1% Hispanic), and Apopka (29.8% Hispanic).

Zellwood's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Zellwood, 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 Zellwood is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Zellwood ranks 546th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zellwood's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Zellwood's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Zellwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Apopka (1.4% Native American/Other), Mount Plymouth (0.2% Native American/Other), and Mount Dora (1.9% Native American/Other).

Zellwood's Multiracial Population

52 residents of Zellwood, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Zellwood is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Zellwood ranks 656th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zellwood's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 35.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Zellwood's population has decreased from 2.9% to 1.6%.

Zellwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Tangerine (1.1% Multiracial), Sorrento (0% Multiracial), and Mount Dora (0.6% Multiracial). Zellwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Apopka (4.6% Multiracial), and Mount Plymouth (3.7% 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.