Boca Raton, FL Demographics

A map of Boca Raton's Population by Race

Boca Raton, Florida had a population of 97,422 in 2020. It was 70.8% White, 5.3% Black, 3.3% Asian, 15.2% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 4.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Boca Raton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 955 places in Florida, Boca Raton is the 27th 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).

Boca Raton's White Population

68,941 residents of Boca Raton identify as White, or 70.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Boca Raton larger than the White share of the population of Florida (51.5% White). Of the 955 places in Florida, Boca Raton is ranked #444 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Boca Raton is more White than neighboring Deerfield Beach (41.7% White), and Delray Beach (57.4% White). Boca Raton is less White than neighboring Highland Beach (90.2% White), Lighthouse Point (81.3% White), and Hillsboro Beach (88.3% White).

Boca Raton's Black Population

5,198 residents of Boca Raton identify as Black, or 5.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Boca Raton slightly less than the Black share of the population of Florida (14.5% Black). Of the 955 places in Florida, Boca Raton is ranked #483 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Boca Raton is more Black than neighboring Highland Beach (0.5% Black), Lighthouse Point (1.3% Black), and Hillsboro Beach (0.8% Black). Boca Raton is less Black than neighboring Deerfield Beach (24.4% Black), and Delray Beach (25.2% Black).

Boca Raton's Asian Population

3,191 residents of Boca Raton identify as Asian, or 3.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Boca Raton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Florida (2.9% Asian). Of the 955 places in Florida, Boca Raton is ranked #146 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Boca Raton is more Asian than neighboring Highland Beach (1.9% Asian), Deerfield Beach (1.9% Asian), Delray Beach (1.9% Asian), Lighthouse Point (1.9% Asian), and Hillsboro Beach (1.1% Asian).

Boca Raton's Hispanic Population

14,768 residents of Boca Raton identify as Hispanic, or 15.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Boca Raton slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Florida (26.5% Hispanic). Of the 955 places in Florida, Boca Raton is ranked #405 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Boca Raton is more Hispanic than neighboring Highland Beach (5.4% Hispanic), Delray Beach (11.6% Hispanic), Lighthouse Point (11.3% Hispanic), and Hillsboro Beach (7.5% Hispanic). Boca Raton is less Hispanic than neighboring Deerfield Beach (20.2% Hispanic).

Boca Raton's Native American/Other Population

984 residents of Boca Raton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Boca Raton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Florida (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 955 places in Florida, Boca Raton is ranked #219 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Boca Raton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Highland Beach (0.6% Native American/Other), Delray Beach (0.8% Native American/Other), Lighthouse Point (0.5% Native American/Other), and Hillsboro Beach (0.5% Native American/Other). Boca Raton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Deerfield Beach (3.5% Native American/Other).

Boca Raton's Multiracial Population

4,340 residents of Boca Raton identify as Multiracial, or 4.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Boca Raton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Florida (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 955 places in Florida, Boca Raton is ranked #230 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Boca Raton is more Multiracial than neighboring Highland Beach (1.5% Multiracial), Delray Beach (3.2% Multiracial), Lighthouse Point (3.7% Multiracial), and Hillsboro Beach (1.8% Multiracial). Boca Raton is less Multiracial than neighboring Deerfield Beach (8.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.