Wakulla County, Florida Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Wakulla County, Florida, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Wakulla County, Florida. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Wakulla County, Florida. The estimated population of Wakulla County, Florida is 33,144 people, with a median age of 42.6.

We can look at the total population in Wakulla County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
33,144
+0.88%
+4.93%
2020
32,855
+1.65%
-
2019
32,321
+1.39%
-
2018
31,877
+0.92%
-
2017
31,586
 - -

Population of Wakulla County, Florida by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
78.6%
79.3%
 -0.88%
Black/African American
13.4%
14.9%
 -10.07%
Native
0.3%
0.4%
 -25.00%
Hispanic
4%
3.6%
 +11.11%
Asian
0.5%
0.4%
 +25.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.8%
1.4%
 +100.00%
Other
0.3%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Wakulla County, Florida by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.6 +0.71% 42.3 +0.71% 43.2 +0.93%
2020 42.3 +4.19% 42 +5.26% 42.8 +3.38%
2019 40.6 -0.25% 39.9 -1.24% 41.4 +0.98%
2018 40.7 0% 40.4 0% 41 0%
2017 40.7 - 40.4 - 41 -

The median age of Wakulla County, Florida gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,678 +11.81% 1,629 -2.59% 1,842 1,566
10 to 19 2,084 -1.41% 1,688 +19.1% 2,015 2,030
20 to 29 2,258 -14.28% 1,460 -0.38% 1,947 1,443
30 to 39 2,599 -0.31% 1,872 -9.54% 2,581 1,674
40 to 49 3,031 +8.51% 1,987 +12.56% 3,239 2,227
50 to 59 2,717 +6.1% 2,266 -14.36% 2,873 1,947
60 to 69 1,854 +20.37% 1,690 +37.49% 2,253 2,409
70+ 1,307 +10.02% 1,466 +13.3% 1,436 1,662

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Wakulla County, Florida is $72,941.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Wakulla County.

  • Under 25
    $29,143.00
  • 25 to 44
    $74,820.00
  • 45 to 64
    $85,919.00
  • 65 and over
    $43,944.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Wakulla County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Wakulla County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Wakulla County, Florida is currently $83,936.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.57% of households in Wakulla County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Wakulla County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    13.24%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    18.74%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    21.95%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.41%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    21.48%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.61%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.57%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Wakulla County is $29,425.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Wakulla County by the total population of Wakulla County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Wakulla County, Florida, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Wakulla County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    11.08%
  • Bachelor's degree
    22.12%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.60%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    50.62%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.57%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Wakulla County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Wakulla County over the age of 16 is 27,196.

Of those people, a total of 56.60% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Wakulla County is 54.70%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,505 48.50% 15.90%
20 to 24 years 1,591 63.50% 10.90%
25 to 29 years 1,799 76.80% 1.10%
30 to 34 years 2,143 71.40% 3.50%
35 to 44 years 4,887 68.10% 3.10%
45 to 54 years 5,430 73.90% 2.50%
55 to 59 years 2,081 61.30% 0.20%
60 to 64 years 2,764 49.10% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 3,280 20.80% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,716 4.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Wakulla County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 21,631 60.40% 3.10%
Black or African American 3,914 40.00% 4.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 110 40.90% 0.00%
Asian 131 48.10% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 441 22.70% 0.00%
Two or more races 969 57.10% 5.20%
Hispanic or Latino 1,096 40.10% 6.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 21,269 60.40% 3.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Wakulla County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Wakulla County is 14,882, with median earnings of $42,811.00.

Women in Wakulla County, Florida earning approximately 86.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 14,882 $42,811.00
Male 7,984 $45,674.00
Female 6,898 $39,608.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 2,310 $60,441.00
Business and Financial 1,013 $46,958.00
Computer and Mathematical 324 $47,097.00
Architecture and Engineering 227 $69,250.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 257 $66,342.00
Community and Social Service 192 $77,531.00
Legal 175 $66,494.00
Educational and Library 823 $45,396.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 93 $82,578.00
Healthcare Practitioners 731 $56,290.00
Healthcare Support 127 $23,157.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 175 $44,003.00
Law Enforcement 814 $42,566.00
Food Preparation and Serving 616 $11,161.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 525 $19,824.00
Personal Care and Service 429 $8,518.00
Sales 1,366 $22,328.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,818 $38,080.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 303 $56,297.00
Construction and Extraction 673 $35,900.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 894 $31,570.00
Production 179 $53,618.00
Transportation and Material Moving 488 $50,918.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,269 $53,990.00 1,041 $63,111.00
Business and Financial 401 $47,817.00 612 $46,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 161 $19,406.00 163 $55,234.00
Architecture and Engineering 208 $56,900.00 19 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 171 $66,659.00 86 $39,722.00
Community and Social Service 132 $78,457.00 60 $39,034.00
Legal 108 $182,857.00 67 $65,457.00
Educational and Library 187 $115,929.00 636 $40,417.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 53 $0.00 40 $23,333.00
Healthcare Practitioners 65 $51,641.00 666 $57,562.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 127 $23,157.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 157 $43,795.00 18 $0.00
Law Enforcement 645 $46,875.00 169 $38,480.00
Food Preparation and Serving 417 $18,168.00 199 $2,499.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 273 $30,478.00 252 $17,981.00
Personal Care and Service 5 $0.00 424 $8,429.00
Sales 673 $31,131.00 693 $21,875.00
Office and Administrative Support 344 $68,594.00 1,474 $36,146.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 303 $56,297.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 630 $36,402.00 43 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 894 $31,570.00 0 $0.00
Production 159 $54,934.00 20 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 437 $52,219.00 51 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 11,266 households in Wakulla County, with an average household size of 2.65 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 8,179 families in Wakulla County with an average family size of 3.12 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 6,650 470 1,059 3,087
Average Household Size 3.18 3.02 3.45 1.2
Total Families 6,650 470 1,059 0
Average Household Size 3.16 2.7 3.02 0

Poverty

Of the 8,179 families in Wakulla County, 4.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Wakulla County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 13,537 housing units in Wakulla County, Florida.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 11,266 83.22%
Vacant 2,271 16.78%

12.33% of the total 13,537 housing units in Wakulla County are rental units. This is approximately 1,669 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 9,416 are occupied by the owner - or 69.56% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Wakulla County is $978.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Wakulla County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    181
  • Less than $500
    94
  • $500 to $999
    833
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    610
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    85
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    47
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Wakulla County is $182,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Wakulla County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    729
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,169
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,688
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,502
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,741
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,314
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    270
  • $1,000,000 or more
    3

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Wakulla County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Wakulla County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    155
  • 1940 to 1949
    167
  • 1950 to 1959
    587
  • 1960 to 1969
    579
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,320
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,691
  • 1990 to 1999
    3,625
  • 2000 to 2009
    4,225
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,055
  • 2014 or later
    133

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Wakulla County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    281
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,698
  • 2 vehicles available
    5,157
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,130

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Wakulla County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Wakulla County that commute to work in a particular way.

31.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Wakulla County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    372
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    713
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    906
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,542
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,204
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    865
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,944
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    683
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    1,324
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,942
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    790
  • 90 or more minutes
    208

Summary

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Places in Wakulla County, Florida

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