South Bay, FL Demographics
A map of South Bay's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 3,097 | 63.7% |
Hispanic | 1,098 | 22.6% |
White | 580 | 11.9% |
Multiracial | 73 | 1.5% |
Native American/Other | 10 | 0.2% |
Asian | 2 | 0.0% |
South Bay, Florida had a population of 4,860 in 2020. It was 11.9% White, 63.7% Black, 0.0% Asian, 22.6% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 1.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of South Bay, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 955 places in Florida, South Bay is the 489th 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).
South Bay's White Population
580 residents of South Bay identify as White, or 11.9%. This makes the White share of the population of South Bay considerably less than the White share of the population of Florida (51.5% White). Of the 955 places in Florida, South Bay is ranked #886 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
South Bay is more White than neighboring Belle Glade (6.5% White), and Pahokee (8.3% White). South Bay is less White than neighboring Lake Harbor (44.9% White), Canal Point (31.1% White), and Clewiston (30.8% White).
South Bay's Black Population
3,097 residents of South Bay identify as Black, or 63.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of South Bay considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Florida (14.5% Black). Of the 955 places in Florida, South Bay is ranked #23 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
South Bay is more Black than neighboring Belle Glade (56.5% Black), Lake Harbor (26.5% Black), Pahokee (56.8% Black), Canal Point (14.5% Black), and Clewiston (13.2% Black).
South Bay's Asian Population
2 residents of South Bay identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of South Bay roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Florida (2.9% Asian). Of the 955 places in Florida, South Bay is ranked #897 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
South Bay is less Asian than neighboring Belle Glade (0.5% Asian), Pahokee (0.4% Asian), Canal Point (0.3% Asian), and Clewiston (2.9% Asian).
South Bay's Hispanic Population
1,098 residents of South Bay identify as Hispanic, or 22.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of South Bay roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Florida (26.5% Hispanic). Of the 955 places in Florida, South Bay is ranked #282 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
South Bay is less Hispanic than neighboring Belle Glade (34.7% Hispanic), Lake Harbor (28.6% Hispanic), Pahokee (33.2% Hispanic), Canal Point (53.2% Hispanic), and Clewiston (51% Hispanic).
South Bay's Native American/Other Population
10 residents of South Bay 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 South Bay roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Florida (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 955 places in Florida, South Bay is ranked #880 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
South Bay is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Harbor (0% Native American/Other), and Canal Point (0% Native American/Other). South Bay is less Native American/Other than neighboring Clewiston (0.6% Native American/Other).
South Bay's Multiracial Population
73 residents of South Bay identify as Multiracial, or 1.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of South Bay roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Florida (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 955 places in Florida, South Bay is ranked #854 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
South Bay is more Multiracial than neighboring Lake Harbor (0% Multiracial), Pahokee (1.1% Multiracial), Canal Point (0.9% Multiracial), and Clewiston (1.4% Multiracial). South Bay is less Multiracial than neighboring Belle Glade (1.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.