Deerfield Beach, FL population by race
The table below shows Deerfield Beach's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44,099 | 51.01% |
| Black or African American | 20,678 | 23.92% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 148 | 0.17% |
| Asian | 1,602 | 1.85% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.03% |
| Some other race | 4,985 | 5.77% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 14,918 | 17.26% |
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Deerfield Beach population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Deerfield Beach has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Deerfield Beach's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Deerfield Beach population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 51.01% are white, 23.92% are Black or African American, 0.17% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.85% are Asian, 0.03% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 5.77% are some other race and 17.26% are multiracial.
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Deerfield Beach, FL population by race.
The largest racial group in Deerfield Beach is White with a population of 44,099 (51.01% of the total population).
Deerfield Beach 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Deerfield Beach is White with a population of 44,099 (51.01% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 14,918 (17.26% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Deerfield Beach, FL
By ethnicity, 20,770 (24.02% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 65,685 (75.98% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Deerfield Beach, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 36,793 (56.01% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Deerfield Beach, FL Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Deerfield Beach's Non-Hispanic population.
Deerfield Beach Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 36,793 | 56.01% |
| Black or African American alone | 20,157 | 30.69% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 69 | 0.11% |
| Asian alone | 1,563 | 2.38% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 25 | 0.04% |
| Some other race alone | 1,407 | 2.14% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 5,671 | 8.63% |
Among the Hispanic population in Deerfield Beach, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 13,748 (66.19% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Deerfield Beach, FL Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Deerfield Beach's Hispanic population.
Deerfield Beach Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 1,454 | 7.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 3,369 | 16.22% |
| Cuban | 2,199 | 10.59% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 13,748 | 66.19% |
Things to know
What percentage of Deerfield Beach, FL is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 24.02% of Deerfield Beach population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Deerfield Beach, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 13,748 (66.19% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Deerfield Beach, FL have?
Deerfield Beach, FL has 20,678 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 23.92% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Deerfield Beach is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Deerfield Beach, FL?
With 75.98% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Deerfield Beach.
That being said, with a 23.92% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Deerfield Beach.
What is the majority race in Deerfield Beach, FL?
With a population of 44,099 (51.01% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Deerfield Beach.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Deerfield Beach, with 23.92% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates