Deerfield Beach, FL Demographics

A map of Deerfield Beach's Population by Race

Deerfield Beach, Florida had a population of 86,859 in 2020. It was 41.7% White, 24.4% Black, 1.9% Asian, 20.2% Hispanic, 3.5% Native American/Other, and 8.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Deerfield Beach, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 955 places in Florida, Deerfield Beach is the 33rd 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).

Deerfield Beach's White Population

36,225 residents of Deerfield Beach identify as White, or 41.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Deerfield Beach slightly less than the White share of the population of Florida (51.5% White). Of the 955 places in Florida, Deerfield Beach is ranked #733 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Deerfield Beach is more White than neighboring Pompano Beach (41% White). Deerfield Beach is less White than neighboring Lighthouse Point (81.3% White), Hillsboro Beach (88.3% White), Coconut Creek (44.2% White), and Hillsboro Pines (68.8% White).

Deerfield Beach's Black Population

21,202 residents of Deerfield Beach identify as Black, or 24.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Deerfield Beach slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Florida (14.5% Black). Of the 955 places in Florida, Deerfield Beach is ranked #152 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Deerfield Beach is more Black than neighboring Lighthouse Point (1.3% Black), Hillsboro Beach (0.8% Black), Coconut Creek (16.1% Black), and Hillsboro Pines (3.8% Black). Deerfield Beach is less Black than neighboring Pompano Beach (28% Black).

Deerfield Beach's Asian Population

1,616 residents of Deerfield Beach identify as Asian, or 1.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Deerfield Beach roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Florida (2.9% Asian). Of the 955 places in Florida, Deerfield Beach is ranked #320 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Deerfield Beach is more Asian than neighboring Hillsboro Beach (1.1% Asian), and Pompano Beach (1.6% Asian). Deerfield Beach is less Asian than neighboring Coconut Creek (3.7% Asian), and Hillsboro Pines (2.4% Asian).

Deerfield Beach's Hispanic Population

17,568 residents of Deerfield Beach identify as Hispanic, or 20.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Deerfield Beach slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Florida (26.5% Hispanic). Of the 955 places in Florida, Deerfield Beach is ranked #320 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Deerfield Beach is more Hispanic than neighboring Lighthouse Point (11.3% Hispanic), Hillsboro Beach (7.5% Hispanic), and Hillsboro Pines (13.3% Hispanic). Deerfield Beach is less Hispanic than neighboring Coconut Creek (25.1% Hispanic), and Pompano Beach (23.8% Hispanic).

Deerfield Beach's Native American/Other Population

2,998 residents of Deerfield Beach identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 3.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Deerfield Beach roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Florida (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 955 places in Florida, Deerfield Beach is ranked #10 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Deerfield Beach is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lighthouse Point (0.5% Native American/Other), Hillsboro Beach (0.5% Native American/Other), Coconut Creek (2.6% Native American/Other), Pompano Beach (1.4% Native American/Other), and Hillsboro Pines (2.4% Native American/Other).

Deerfield Beach's Multiracial Population

7,250 residents of Deerfield Beach identify as Multiracial, or 8.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Deerfield Beach roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Florida (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 955 places in Florida, Deerfield Beach is ranked #14 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Deerfield Beach is more Multiracial than neighboring Lighthouse Point (3.7% Multiracial), Hillsboro Beach (1.8% Multiracial), and Pompano Beach (4.3% Multiracial). Deerfield Beach is less Multiracial than neighboring Hillsboro Pines (9.3% Multiracial).

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