The 10 Florida Cities With The Largest Black Population For 2026


The most African American cities in Florida are Lauderdale Lakes and Lauderhill for 2026 based on Saturday Night Science.

By: Chris Kolmar | About RoadSnacks
Last Updated: April 19, 2026

Most African American cities in Florida research summary. We used Saturday Night Science to analyze Florida’s most recent Census data to determine the blackest cities in Florida based on the percentage of Black residents. Here are the results of our analysis:

  • The city with the largest African American population in Florida is Lauderdale Lakes based on the most recent Census data.

  • Lauderdale Lakes is 81.05% Black.

  • The least African American city in Florida is Neptune Beach.

  • Neptune Beach is 0.0% Black.

  • Florida is 14.6% Black.

  • Florida is the 12th blackest state in the United States.

Cities With Highest Black Population In Florida Map

Table Of Contents: Top Ten | Methodology | Summary | Table

The Black community is one of the fastest-growing communities in America this decade.

Roughly 42 million people identifying as Black or African American live in the United States, making up 12% of the total population. According to the most recent American Community Survey, the Black population in Florida is 3,279,677 – at 14.6% of the total population of Florida.

The percentage growth of Blacks in America is the third largest percentage change for any race according to the Census’s race and ethnicity definition. Most scholars and historians agree that increasing diversity in America is a good thing.

We agree.

But how has the increase in the black population impacted Florida? Which cities and towns in Florida have seen the greatest increase in its Black population?

We broke down the most recent census data to determine the cities in Florida with the largest African American population in 2026:

What’s the blackest city in Florida? The city with the largest Black population in Florida for 2026 is Lauderdale Lakes. See if Lauderdale Lakes ranked as one of the most african american places in America.

And if you already knew these places were Black, check out the best places to live in Florida or the most diverse places in Florida.

The 10 Blackest Cities In Florida For 2026

1. Lauderdale Lakes

Lauderdale Lakes, FL

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Population: 36,404
% African American: 81.05%
# Of African American Residents: 29,505
Percent Change Since 2010: 14.02%
More on Lauderdale Lakes: Data | Cost Of Living | Movers

2. Lauderhill

Lauderhill, FL

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Population: 74,896
% African American: 75.69%
# Of African American Residents: 56,692
Percent Change Since 2010: 11.79%
More on Lauderhill: Data | Cost Of Living | Movers

3. Riviera Beach

Riviera Beach, FL

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Population: 38,657
% African American: 63.09%
# Of African American Residents: 24,389
Percent Change Since 2010: 12.96%
More on Riviera Beach: Data | Cost Of Living | Movers

4. Quincy

Quincy, FL

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Population: 7,942
% African American: 61.28%
# Of African American Residents: 4,867
Percent Change Since 2010: -12.53%
More on Quincy: Data | Cost Of Living | Movers

5. Miami Gardens

Miami Gardens, FL

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Population: 113,177
% African American: 58.73%
# Of African American Residents: 66,467
Percent Change Since 2010: -15.33%
More on Miami Gardens: Data | Cost Of Living | Movers

6. Belle Glade

Belle Glade, FL

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Population: 16,972
% African American: 55.89%
# Of African American Residents: 9,485
Percent Change Since 2010: -14.17%
More on Belle Glade: Data | Cost Of Living | Movers

7. North Lauderdale

North Lauderdale, FL

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Population: 45,234
% African American: 55.54%
# Of African American Residents: 25,121
Percent Change Since 2010: 21.35%
More on North Lauderdale: Data | Cost Of Living | Movers

8. North Miami

North Miami, FL

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Population: 60,344
% African American: 52.26%
# Of African American Residents: 31,533
Percent Change Since 2010: -8.74%
More on North Miami: Data | Cost Of Living | Movers

9. Lake Park

Lake Park, FL

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Population: 9,081
% African American: 47.4%
# Of African American Residents: 4,304
Percent Change Since 2010: -9.48%
More on Lake Park: Data | Cost Of Living | Movers

10. West Park

West Park, FL

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Population: 15,249
% African American: 47.05%
# Of African American Residents: 7,174
Percent Change Since 2010: -4.58%
More on West Park: Data | Cost Of Living | Movers

Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Florida With The Largest Black Population For 2026

We still believe in the accuracy of data — especially from the Census. So that’s where we went to get the race breakdown across Florida.

That leads us to the Census’s most recently available data, the 2020-2024 American Community Survey data from the US Census.

Specifically, we looked at table B03002: Hispanic OR LATINO ORIGIN BY RACE. Here are the category names as defined by the Census:

  • Hispanic or Latino
  • White alone*
  • Black or African American alone*
  • American Indian and Alaska Native alone*
  • Asian alone*
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone*
  • Some other race alone*
  • Two or more races*
* Not Hispanic or latino

Our particular column of interest was the number of people who identified as Black or African American.

We limited our analysis to non-CDPs with a population greater than 5,000 people in Florida. That left us with 208 cities.

We then calculated the percentage of residents that are Black or African American. The percentages ranked from 81.0% to 0.0%.

Finally, we ranked each city based on the percentage of the Black population, with a higher score being more Black than a lower score. Lauderdale Lakes took the distinction of being the most Black, while Neptune Beach was the least African American city.

We updated this article for 2026. This is our eleventh time ranking the cities in Florida with the largest African American population.

Read on for more information on how the cities in Florida ranked by population of African American residents or, for a more general take on diversity in America, head over to our ranking of the most diverse cities in America.

Summary: Black Populations Across Florida

If you’re looking for a breakdown of African American populations across Florida according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.

The blackest cities in Florida are Lauderdale Lakes, Lauderhill, Riviera Beach, Quincy, Miami Gardens, Belle Glade, North Lauderdale, North Miami, Lake Park, and West Park.

If you’re curious enough, here are the least African American places in Florida:

  1. Neptune Beach
  2. West Miami
  3. Indian Harbour Beach

For more Florida reading, check out:

African American Population By City In Florida

Rank City Population African American Population % African American
1 Lauderdale Lakes 36,404 29,505 81.05%
2 Lauderhill 74,896 56,692 75.69%
3 Riviera Beach 38,657 24,389 63.09%
4 Quincy 7,942 4,867 61.28%
5 Miami Gardens 113,177 66,467 58.73%
6 Belle Glade 16,972 9,485 55.89%
7 North Lauderdale 45,234 25,121 55.54%
8 North Miami 60,344 31,533 52.26%
9 Lake Park 9,081 4,304 47.4%
10 West Park 15,249 7,174 47.05%
11 Pahokee 5,609 2,633 46.94%
12 Palatka 10,650 4,948 46.46%
13 Pembroke Park 6,360 2,827 44.45%
14 Marianna 7,150 3,161 44.21%
15 Fort Pierce 49,082 21,337 43.47%
16 Miramar 138,600 58,968 42.55%
17 Opa-Locka 16,282 6,613 40.62%
18 North Miami Beach 43,898 17,375 39.58%
19 Perry 7,068 2,786 39.42%
20 Florida City 12,943 5,030 38.86%
21 Lantana 12,256 4,498 36.7%
22 Tamarac 73,019 26,564 36.38%
23 Tallahassee 201,875 68,833 34.1%
24 Boynton Beach 81,435 27,307 33.53%
25 Margate 59,198 19,674 33.23%
26 Lake City 12,515 4,070 32.52%
27 Sunrise 97,918 31,819 32.5%
28 West Palm Beach 122,290 39,378 32.2%
29 Live Oak 6,985 2,129 30.48%
30 Daytona Beach 78,992 23,512 29.77%
31 Jacksonville 977,670 286,358 29.29%
32 Delray Beach 67,979 19,704 28.99%
33 Pompano Beach 114,147 32,964 28.88%
34 Fort Lauderdale 185,604 53,214 28.67%
35 Winter Haven 55,200 15,351 27.81%
36 Greenacres 44,373 12,339 27.81%
37 Oakland Park 44,682 11,979 26.81%
38 Deerfield Beach 88,093 23,309 26.46%
39 Leesburg 30,807 7,955 25.82%
40 Apopka 58,232 14,854 25.51%
41 Sanford 63,730 15,371 24.12%
42 Alachua 10,743 2,589 24.1%
43 Coral Springs 136,103 32,669 24.0%
44 Avon Park 10,057 2,413 23.99%
45 Haines City 34,234 8,149 23.8%
46 Royal Palm Beach 40,344 9,443 23.41%
47 Orange Park 9,055 2,055 22.69%
48 Starke 5,877 1,323 22.51%
49 Cocoa 19,554 4,374 22.37%
50 Orlando 319,758 71,074 22.23%
51 Bartow 20,438 4,497 22.0%
52 Plantation 96,293 21,169 21.98%
53 Fort Myers 95,051 20,812 21.9%
54 Lake Wales 16,785 3,652 21.76%
55 Arcadia 7,707 1,665 21.6%
56 Macclenny 7,748 1,644 21.22%
57 Pensacola 54,036 11,187 20.7%
58 Ocoee 49,033 10,074 20.55%
59 Gainesville 145,702 29,712 20.39%
60 Springfield 8,230 1,673 20.33%
61 Crestview 28,773 5,846 20.32%
62 Pembroke Pines 173,194 34,942 20.18%
63 Panama City 34,979 7,015 20.05%
64 Dania Beach 32,180 6,320 19.64%
65 Callaway 13,496 2,643 19.58%
66 Tampa 401,618 78,182 19.47%
67 Port St. Lucie 232,491 44,171 19.0%
68 St. Petersburg 262,732 49,816 18.96%
69 Altamonte Springs 46,116 8,632 18.72%
70 Palm Bay 130,132 24,014 18.45%
71 Temple Terrace 27,275 5,022 18.41%
72 Homestead 82,807 15,208 18.37%
73 Lakeland 119,961 21,447 17.88%
74 Ocala 66,584 11,720 17.6%
75 Dade City 8,152 1,372 16.83%
76 Miami Shores 11,752 1,908 16.24%
77 Groveland 22,012 3,526 16.02%
78 Hallandale Beach 41,854 6,634 15.85%
79 Coconut Creek 58,330 9,241 15.84%
80 Sebring 11,382 1,800 15.81%
81 Holly Hill 13,084 2,065 15.78%
82 Eustis 24,119 3,803 15.77%
83 Hollywood 155,082 23,789 15.34%
84 Winter Garden 47,872 7,238 15.12%
85 Plant City 40,887 6,006 14.69%
86 Palm Springs 27,356 3,994 14.6%
87 Sarasota 56,970 8,240 14.46%
88 Rockledge 29,133 4,207 14.44%
89 High Springs 6,544 926 14.15%
90 Green Cove Springs 10,044 1,397 13.91%
91 Clermont 46,853 6,220 13.28%
92 Titusville 49,385 6,536 13.23%
93 Fort Meade 5,225 689 13.19%
94 Mount Dora 17,278 2,247 13.0%
95 Parkland 37,178 4,828 12.99%
96 Lake Mary 16,860 2,072 12.29%
97 Key West 25,720 3,139 12.2%
98 Bradenton 57,014 6,957 12.2%
99 Brooksville 9,457 1,151 12.17%
100 Wellington 62,146 7,507 12.08%
About Chris Kolmar

Chris Kolmar has been in the real estate business for almost ten years now. He originally worked for Movoto Real Estate as the director of marketing before founding HomeSnacks.

He believes the key to finding the right place to live comes down to looking at the data, reading about things to do, and, most importantly, checking it out yourself before you move.

If you've been looking for a place to live in the past several years, you've probably stumbled upon his writing already.

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2 thoughts on “The 10 Florida Cities With The Largest Black Population For 2026”

  1. This would be much more helpful if you also included a summary of average income, home prices, quality of the schools and education levels in each city in your summary. It would be helpful to know what areas board and how integrated the respective towns & surrounding towns might be. I want to know the whole picture demographics when looking into places to live & work or even visit.

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    1. Molly, the author has already told you that Diversity is wonderful. What more do you need to know when making a major purchase you alt right bigot?

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