Fort Meade, FL Demographics

A map of Fort Meade's Population by Race

Fort Meade, Florida had a population of 5,100 in 2020. It was 51.8% White, 17.3% Black, 0.3% Asian, 27.7% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 2.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Fort Meade, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 955 places in Florida, Fort Meade is the 472nd 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).

Fort Meade's White Population

2,640 residents of Fort Meade identify as White, or 51.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Fort Meade roughly similar to the White share of the population of Florida (51.5% White). Of the 955 places in Florida, Fort Meade is ranked #655 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Fort Meade is more White than neighboring Bowling Green (30.5% White), and Bradley Junction (48.2% White). Fort Meade is less White than neighboring Homeland (78% White), Bartow (54.8% White), and Alturas (74.4% White).

Fort Meade's Black Population

881 residents of Fort Meade identify as Black, or 17.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Fort Meade roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Florida (14.5% Black). Of the 955 places in Florida, Fort Meade is ranked #230 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Fort Meade is more Black than neighboring Homeland (1.6% Black), Bowling Green (9.2% Black), and Alturas (2.6% Black). Fort Meade is less Black than neighboring Bartow (22% Black), and Bradley Junction (29% Black).

Fort Meade's Asian Population

14 residents of Fort Meade identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Fort Meade roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Florida (2.9% Asian). Of the 955 places in Florida, Fort Meade is ranked #814 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Fort Meade is more Asian than neighboring Bowling Green (0.1% Asian), and Alturas (0.2% Asian). Fort Meade is less Asian than neighboring Homeland (0.7% Asian), Bartow (1.5% Asian), and Bradley Junction (1.1% Asian).

Fort Meade's Hispanic Population

1,414 residents of Fort Meade identify as Hispanic, or 27.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Fort Meade roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Florida (26.5% Hispanic). Of the 955 places in Florida, Fort Meade is ranked #222 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Fort Meade is more Hispanic than neighboring Homeland (15.7% Hispanic), Bartow (17.7% Hispanic), Alturas (18.6% Hispanic), and Bradley Junction (16.4% Hispanic). Fort Meade is less Hispanic than neighboring Bowling Green (58.5% Hispanic).

Fort Meade's Native American/Other Population

17 residents of Fort Meade identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Fort Meade roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Florida (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 955 places in Florida, Fort Meade is ranked #835 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Fort Meade is more Native American/Other than neighboring Homeland (0% Native American/Other). Fort Meade is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bartow (0.7% Native American/Other), Bowling Green (0.4% Native American/Other), Alturas (1% Native American/Other), and Bradley Junction (1.7% Native American/Other).

Fort Meade's Multiracial Population

134 residents of Fort Meade identify as Multiracial, or 2.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Fort Meade roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Florida (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 955 places in Florida, Fort Meade is ranked #703 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Fort Meade is more Multiracial than neighboring Bowling Green (1.4% Multiracial). Fort Meade is less Multiracial than neighboring Homeland (3.9% Multiracial), Bartow (3.3% Multiracial), Alturas (3.2% Multiracial), and Bradley Junction (3.7% Multiracial).

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