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Wacissa

Florida · 355 residents · 4.20 sq mi
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With 355 people, Wacissa is a city in Florida. At a median age of 70.4, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 7% of adults. 0% of locals were born outside the United States. The poverty rate is 0.0%, under the national 12.5%. There are 85 people per square mile.

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

355
+8%since 2023
from 328 in 2023
2010 – 2024
85 / sq mi
+8%since 2023
from 78 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
70.4
+17%since 2023
from 60.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
4.20 sq mi
Population, 20102024
76180285389493201020202024Wacissa
2024355
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.7%(13)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 191.7%(6)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.1%(18)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 342.8%(10)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.9%(35)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5418.3%(65)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 642%(7)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7424.5%(87)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8421.7%(77)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over10.4%(37)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$64,534
−47%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $118,144 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$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%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
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

$1,225
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $879 in 2023
US average: $1,442
65.1%
−10.3 ptssince 2023
from 75.4% in 2023
34.9% rent
23.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 24.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
1.70 people
+10%since 2023
from 1.55 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
18.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
15.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 13.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic69.5%(228)
Black14.9%(49)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(40)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.4%(11)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.7%(205)
Black32.1%(114)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.8%(17)
70
+17%since 2023
from 60 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican5.4%(19)
Ancestry
English23.1%(82)
German12.4%(44)
Irish12.1%(43)
Scotch-Irish7.9%(28)
Scottish5.1%(18)
French2.5%(9)
Section 05

Education

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%
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.4 min
−12%since 2023
from 28.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
26.3%
+26.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

12.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 18.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
62.6%
−7.6 ptssince 2023
from 70.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
72.4%
US average: 74.6%
3.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
29.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 34.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

41.4%
−18.0 ptssince 2023
from 59.5% in 2023
58.6%
+18.0 ptssince 2023
from 40.5% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
7.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
25.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2023
from 15.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
16.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 21.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
60.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 58.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
45.0%
US average: 95.5%
85.7%
US average: 87.7%
95.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 90.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
4.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married42.5%(57)
Married44%(59)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced13.4%(18)
Women 15+
Never married1%(2)
Married53.8%(112)
Widowed17.8%(37)
Divorced27.4%(57)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

16.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 21.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
35.2%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
11.3%
US average: 13.8%
55.5%
US average: 18.4%
11.0%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
46.5%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
66.5%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era100%(24)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 24 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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