Ocala, FL Demographics
A map of Ocala's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 35,478 | 55.8% |
Black | 11,909 | 18.7% |
Hispanic | 10,893 | 17.1% |
Multiracial | 2,499 | 3.9% |
Asian | 2,436 | 3.8% |
Native American/Other | 376 | 0.6% |
Ocala, Florida had a population of 63,591 in 2020. It was 55.8% White, 18.7% Black, 3.8% Asian, 17.1% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 3.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Ocala, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 955 places in Florida, Ocala is the 54th 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).
Ocala's White Population
35,478 residents of Ocala identify as White, or 55.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Ocala roughly similar to the White share of the population of Florida (51.5% White). Of the 955 places in Florida, Ocala is ranked #620 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Ocala is more White than neighboring Silver Springs Shores (46.9% White). Ocala is less White than neighboring Silver Springs (59.1% White), Liberty Triangle (69.8% White), Belleview (69.2% White), and On Top of the World (90.9% White).
Ocala's Black Population
11,909 residents of Ocala identify as Black, or 18.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Ocala roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Florida (14.5% Black). Of the 955 places in Florida, Ocala is ranked #215 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Ocala is more Black than neighboring Liberty Triangle (8.3% Black), Belleview (5.8% Black), and On Top of the World (2% Black). Ocala is less Black than neighboring Silver Springs (22% Black), and Silver Springs Shores (22.1% Black).
Ocala's Asian Population
2,436 residents of Ocala identify as Asian, or 3.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Ocala roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Florida (2.9% Asian). Of the 955 places in Florida, Ocala is ranked #117 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Ocala is more Asian than neighboring Silver Springs (0.6% Asian), Liberty Triangle (2.5% Asian), Belleview (0.9% Asian), Silver Springs Shores (1.7% Asian), and On Top of the World (1.2% Asian).
Ocala's Hispanic Population
10,893 residents of Ocala identify as Hispanic, or 17.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Ocala slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Florida (26.5% Hispanic). Of the 955 places in Florida, Ocala is ranked #357 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Ocala is more Hispanic than neighboring Silver Springs (12.7% Hispanic), Liberty Triangle (14.8% Hispanic), and On Top of the World (4.2% Hispanic). Ocala is less Hispanic than neighboring Belleview (18.1% Hispanic), and Silver Springs Shores (23% Hispanic).
Ocala's Native American/Other Population
376 residents of Ocala identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Ocala roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Florida (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 955 places in Florida, Ocala is ranked #591 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Ocala is more Native American/Other than neighboring On Top of the World (0.4% Native American/Other). Ocala is less Native American/Other than neighboring Silver Springs (1.2% Native American/Other), Liberty Triangle (0.9% Native American/Other), Belleview (0.7% Native American/Other), and Silver Springs Shores (1.3% Native American/Other).
Ocala's Multiracial Population
2,499 residents of Ocala identify as Multiracial, or 3.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Ocala roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Florida (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 955 places in Florida, Ocala is ranked #387 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Ocala is more Multiracial than neighboring Liberty Triangle (3.7% Multiracial), and On Top of the World (1.2% Multiracial). Ocala is less Multiracial than neighboring Silver Springs (4.4% Multiracial), Belleview (5.3% Multiracial), and Silver Springs Shores (4.9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.