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Wacissa

Florida · 355 residents · 4.197 sq mi
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Wacissa has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,534. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 70.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 70.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
65% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
355
+8%since 2023
from 328 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
85 / sq mi
+8%since 2023
from 78 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
70.4
+17%since 2023
from 60.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
76180285389493201020202024Wacissa
2024355
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,534
−47%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $118,144 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,995
−32%since 2023
from $66,277 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.3%
−20.0 ptssince 2023
from 58.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.248
−3%since 2023
from 0.255 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction25%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services24.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration24.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade18.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,225
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $879 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.1%
−10.3 ptssince 2023
from 75.4% in 2023
34.9% rent
Vacancy rate
23.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 24.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 13.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic69.5%(228)
Black14.9%(49)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(40)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.4%(11)
Diversity Score59.8%(196)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.7%(205)
Black32.1%(114)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.8%(17)
Diversity Score69.8%(248)
Diversity Score
70
+17%since 2023
from 60 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
67.6%
−18.1 ptssince 2023
from 85.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
−12%since 2023
from 28.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
26.3%
+26.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 18.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.6%
−7.6 ptssince 2023
from 70.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 34.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.4%
−18.0 ptssince 2023
from 59.5% in 2023
Female
58.6%
+18.0 ptssince 2023
from 40.5% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2023
from 15.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 21.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
60.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 58.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 90.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wacissa, Florida?

Wacissa, Florida has about 355 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wacissa, Florida?

The typical household in Wacissa, Florida earns about $64,534 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wacissa, Florida expensive?

In Wacissa, Florida, the typical rent is about $1,225 a month.

How educated are people in Wacissa, Florida?

About 7.2% of adults age 25 and over in Wacissa, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wacissa, Florida?

About 0.0% of people in Wacissa, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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