Taft, FL Demographics

A map of Taft's Population by Race

Taft, Florida had a population of 2,221 in 2020. It was 39.1% White, 8.2% Black, 2.4% Asian, 46.4% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 2.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Taft, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 955 places in Florida, Taft is the 651st 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).

Taft's White Population

868 residents of Taft identify as White, or 39.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Taft less than the White share of the population of Florida (51.5% White). Of the 955 places in Florida, Taft is ranked #758 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Taft is more White than neighboring Pine Castle (22.1% White), Sky Lake (16.2% White), Southchase (18.7% White), and Orlando (33.5% White). Taft is less White than neighboring Belle Isle (66.7% White).

Taft's Black Population

182 residents of Taft identify as Black, or 8.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Taft slightly less than the Black share of the population of Florida (14.5% Black). Of the 955 places in Florida, Taft is ranked #383 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Taft is more Black than neighboring Belle Isle (3.8% Black). Taft is less Black than neighboring Pine Castle (15.5% Black), Sky Lake (13.8% Black), Southchase (11.9% Black), and Orlando (22.8% Black).

Taft's Asian Population

54 residents of Taft identify as Asian, or 2.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Taft roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Florida (2.9% Asian). Of the 955 places in Florida, Taft is ranked #248 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Taft is less Asian than neighboring Pine Castle (3.6% Asian), Sky Lake (3.3% Asian), Belle Isle (3.4% Asian), Southchase (10.4% Asian), and Orlando (4.2% Asian).

Taft's Hispanic Population

1,031 residents of Taft identify as Hispanic, or 46.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Taft larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Florida (26.5% Hispanic). Of the 955 places in Florida, Taft is ranked #101 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Taft is more Hispanic than neighboring Belle Isle (21.9% Hispanic), and Orlando (32.9% Hispanic). Taft is less Hispanic than neighboring Pine Castle (55.8% Hispanic), Sky Lake (63.3% Hispanic), and Southchase (52.8% Hispanic).

Taft's Native American/Other Population

26 residents of Taft identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Taft roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Florida (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 955 places in Florida, Taft is ranked #129 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Taft is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pine Castle (0.9% Native American/Other), Sky Lake (1.1% Native American/Other), and Belle Isle (0.4% Native American/Other). Taft is less Native American/Other than neighboring Southchase (2.1% Native American/Other), and Orlando (1.5% Native American/Other).

Taft's Multiracial Population

60 residents of Taft identify as Multiracial, or 2.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Taft roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Florida (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 955 places in Florida, Taft is ranked #690 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Taft is more Multiracial than neighboring Pine Castle (2.1% Multiracial), and Sky Lake (2.3% Multiracial). Taft is less Multiracial than neighboring Belle Isle (3.7% Multiracial), Southchase (4.1% Multiracial), and Orlando (5.1% Multiracial).

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