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Wabasso

Florida · 1,627 residents · 3.685 sq mi
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Wabasso has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,226. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 77% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 55.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 32% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
72% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,627
+77%since 2000
from 918 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
442 / sq mi
+77%since 2000
from 249 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.1
+30%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4187541K1K2K1990201020202024Wabasso
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,226
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,938 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,523
+43%since 2000
from $18,557 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 25.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,106
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $569 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.0% in 2000
27.6% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(726)
Black5.6%(51)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(117)
Asian1.4%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.4%(389)
2020
White, non-Hispanic60%(976)
Black24.5%(398)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(142)
Asian1.7%(28)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score65.6%(1,068)
Diversity Score
66
+55%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+34.0 ptssince 2000
from 57.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+10%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.4%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−18.6 ptssince 2011
from 18.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
31.9%
−27.1 ptssince 2011
from 58.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.5%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.6%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
57.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
9.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.7%
−69.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wabasso, Florida?

Wabasso, Florida has about 1,627 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wabasso, Florida?

The typical household in Wabasso, Florida earns about $39,226 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wabasso, Florida expensive?

In Wabasso, Florida, the typical rent is about $1,106 a month.

How educated are people in Wabasso, Florida?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Wabasso, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wabasso, Florida?

About 20.3% of people in Wabasso, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wabasso, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Wabasso, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 525 residents, a change of about 48 percent over that period.

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