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North Weeki Wachee

Florida · 8,979 residents · 14.419 sq mi
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North Weeki Wachee has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,891. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 4,726 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $328,700. With a median age of 52.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 98%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,979
+111%since 2000
from 4,253 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
623 / sq mi
+111%since 2000
from 295 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.6
−6%since 2000
from 55.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
4K5K7K8K10K2000201020202024North Weeki Wachee
20249K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,891
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,985 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,804
+61%since 2000
from $22,186 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.5%
+23.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
+18%since 2010
from 0.365 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$328,700
+98%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,746
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $574 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
8.7% rent
Vacancy rate
18.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.3%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.6%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
+78%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(3,945)
Black1%(41)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(200)
Asian0.5%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.8%(631)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(7,142)
Black3.1%(280)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(1,204)
Asian1.6%(144)
Other2.3%(209)
Diversity Score43.4%(3,901)
Diversity Score
43
+193%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.6%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+35%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.2%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.3%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 14.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2011
from 39.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.4%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
9.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.4%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2012
from 17.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.8%
−75.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2017
from 81.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 87.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 9.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Weeki Wachee, Florida?

North Weeki Wachee, Florida has about 8,979 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Weeki Wachee, Florida?

The typical household in North Weeki Wachee, Florida earns about $64,891 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Weeki Wachee, Florida expensive?

In North Weeki Wachee, Florida, the median home is worth about $328,700, and the typical rent is about $1,746 a month.

How educated are people in North Weeki Wachee, Florida?

About 26.0% of adults age 25 and over in North Weeki Wachee, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Weeki Wachee, Florida?

About 11.7% of people in North Weeki Wachee, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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