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Wabasso Beach

Florida · 2,262 residents · 1.211 sq mi
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Wabasso Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $115,739. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,187 residents. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $654,100. With a median age of 70.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 70.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,262
+110%since 2000
from 1,075 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,868 / sq mi
+110%since 2000
from 888 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
70.7
+11%since 2000
from 63.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
9561K2K2K2K2000201020202024Wabasso Beach
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$115,739
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,072 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$77,073
+58%since 2000
from $48,690 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.483
+2%since 2010
from 0.475 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services15.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing10.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$654,100
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $238,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
98.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
1.9% rent
Vacancy rate
16.9%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+54.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.7
+59%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
12
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(1,055)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(11)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(35)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(2,178)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(61)
Diversity Score9%(204)
Diversity Score
9
+178%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 97.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+41%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.1%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
14.1%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−13.2 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
19.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 26.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.5%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.3%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.3%
+17.7 ptssince 2012
from 13.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.2%
−93.6 ptssince 2013
from 94.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2017
from 90.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2016
from 89.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wabasso Beach, Florida?

Wabasso Beach, Florida has about 2,262 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wabasso Beach, Florida?

The typical household in Wabasso Beach, Florida earns about $115,739 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wabasso Beach, Florida expensive?

In Wabasso Beach, Florida, the median home is worth about $654,100.

How educated are people in Wabasso Beach, Florida?

About 52.0% of adults age 25 and over in Wabasso Beach, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wabasso Beach, Florida?

About 10.2% of people in Wabasso Beach, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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