Zolfo Springs, FL Demographics

A map of Zolfo Springs's Population by Race

Zolfo Springs, Florida has an estimated population of 2,158, a large increase from the 1,737 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.9% Hispanic, 20.7% White, 11.1% Black, 2.3% Asian, 2.0% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Zolfo Springs, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Zolfo Springs has become 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 Zolfo Springs, that probability was 48.9% in 2020 and 53.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Zolfo Springs is ranked the 666th 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). Zolfo Springs was ranked the 698th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Zolfo Springs's White Population

446 residents of Zolfo Springs, or 20.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Zolfo Springs is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Zolfo Springs ranks 817th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zolfo Springs's White population has declined by an estimated 10.4%. White residents' share of Zolfo Springs's population has decreased from 28.7% to 20.7%.

Zolfo Springs is less White than neighboring Wauchula (36.5% White), Ona (90.9% White), Gardner (57.5% White), Bowling Green (33.2% White), and Limestone (72% White).

Zolfo Springs's Black Population

239 residents of Zolfo Springs, or 11.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Zolfo Springs is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Zolfo Springs ranks 600th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zolfo Springs's Black population has grown by an estimated 368.6%. Black residents' share of Zolfo Springs's population has increased from 2.9% to 11.1%.

Zolfo Springs is more Black than neighboring Wauchula (2% Black), Ona (9.1% Black), Gardner (0% Black), Bowling Green (7% Black), and Limestone (0% Black).

Zolfo Springs's Asian Population

50 residents of Zolfo Springs, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Zolfo Springs is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Zolfo Springs ranks 774th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zolfo Springs's Asian population has grown by an estimated 525.0%. Asian residents' share of Zolfo Springs's population has increased from 0.5% to 2.3%.

Zolfo Springs is more Asian than neighboring Wauchula (0% Asian), Ona (0% Asian), Bowling Green (0% Asian), and Limestone (0% Asian). Zolfo Springs is less Asian than neighboring Gardner (2.9% Asian).

Zolfo Springs's Hispanic Population

1,380 residents of Zolfo Springs, or 63.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Zolfo Springs is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Zolfo Springs ranks 53rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zolfo Springs's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 21.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Zolfo Springs's population has decreased from 65.3% to 63.9%.

Zolfo Springs is more Hispanic than neighboring Wauchula (59.4% Hispanic), Ona (0% Hispanic), Gardner (39.6% Hispanic), Bowling Green (53.8% Hispanic), and Limestone (16% Hispanic).

Zolfo Springs's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Zolfo Springs, 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 Zolfo Springs is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Zolfo Springs ranks 839th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zolfo Springs's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Zolfo Springs's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Zolfo Springs's Multiracial Population

43 residents of Zolfo Springs, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Zolfo Springs is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Zolfo Springs ranks 767th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zolfo Springs's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 10.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Zolfo Springs's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.0%.

Zolfo Springs is more Multiracial than neighboring Ona (0% Multiracial), and Gardner (0% Multiracial). Zolfo Springs is less Multiracial than neighboring Bowling Green (6.1% Multiracial), and Limestone (12% 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.