Belle Glade, FL Demographics
A map of Belle Glade's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 9,432 | 56.5% |
Hispanic | 5,802 | 34.7% |
White | 1,091 | 6.5% |
Multiracial | 259 | 1.6% |
Asian | 77 | 0.5% |
Native American/Other | 37 | 0.2% |
Belle Glade, Florida had a population of 16,698 in 2020. It was 6.5% White, 56.5% Black, 0.5% Asian, 34.7% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 1.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Belle Glade, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 955 places in Florida, Belle Glade is the 231st most populous. 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).
Belle Glade's White Population
1,091 residents of Belle Glade identify as White, or 6.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Belle Glade considerably less than the White share of the population of Florida (51.5% White). Of the 955 places in Florida, Belle Glade is ranked #917 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Belle Glade is less White than neighboring South Bay (11.9% White), Pahokee (8.3% White), Lake Harbor (44.9% White), Canal Point (31.1% White), and Clewiston (30.8% White).
Belle Glade's Black Population
9,432 residents of Belle Glade identify as Black, or 56.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Belle Glade considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Florida (14.5% Black). Of the 955 places in Florida, Belle Glade is ranked #35 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Belle Glade is more Black than neighboring Lake Harbor (26.5% Black), Canal Point (14.5% Black), and Clewiston (13.2% Black). Belle Glade is less Black than neighboring South Bay (63.7% Black), and Pahokee (56.8% Black).
Belle Glade's Asian Population
77 residents of Belle Glade identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Belle Glade roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Florida (2.9% Asian). Of the 955 places in Florida, Belle Glade is ranked #744 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Belle Glade is more Asian than neighboring South Bay (0% Asian), Pahokee (0.4% Asian), Lake Harbor (0% Asian), and Canal Point (0.3% Asian). Belle Glade is less Asian than neighboring Clewiston (2.9% Asian).
Belle Glade's Hispanic Population
5,802 residents of Belle Glade identify as Hispanic, or 34.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Belle Glade slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Florida (26.5% Hispanic). Of the 955 places in Florida, Belle Glade is ranked #157 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Belle Glade is more Hispanic than neighboring South Bay (22.6% Hispanic), Pahokee (33.2% Hispanic), and Lake Harbor (28.6% Hispanic). Belle Glade is less Hispanic than neighboring Canal Point (53.2% Hispanic), and Clewiston (51% Hispanic).
Belle Glade's Native American/Other Population
37 residents of Belle Glade identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Belle Glade roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Florida (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 955 places in Florida, Belle Glade is ranked #880 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Belle Glade is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Harbor (0% Native American/Other), and Canal Point (0% Native American/Other). Belle Glade is less Native American/Other than neighboring Clewiston (0.6% Native American/Other).
Belle Glade's Multiracial Population
259 residents of Belle Glade identify as Multiracial, or 1.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Belle Glade roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Florida (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 955 places in Florida, Belle Glade is ranked #842 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Belle Glade is more Multiracial than neighboring South Bay (1.5% Multiracial), Pahokee (1.1% Multiracial), Lake Harbor (0% Multiracial), Canal Point (0.9% Multiracial), and Clewiston (1.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.