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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Wahneta

Florida · 4,731 residents · 2.274 sq mi
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Wahneta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,349. Population has grown 18% since 1990. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $38,700. At a median age of 26.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 42% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 26.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,731
+18%since 1990
from 4,024 in 1990
1990 – 2024
2,080 / sq mi
+18%since 1990
from 1,770 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
26.5
−3%since 1990
from 27.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Wahneta
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,349
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,772 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$8,433
+17%since 1990
from $7,188 in 1990
US average: $21,522
29.1%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 24.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$38,700
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$469
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $318 in 1990
US average: $602
62.1%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 62.0% in 1990
37.9% rent
1.7
−1%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(3,705)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino20.9%(841)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score48.2%(1,941)
2000
White, non-Hispanic51%(2,411)
Black0.9%(42)
Hispanic / Latino47.3%(2,236)
Asian0%(1)
Diversity Score63.5%(3,006)
64
+32%since 1990
from 48 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

1.0%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
33.3%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 30.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.6%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 0.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.5 min
−12%since 1990
from 26.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wahneta, Florida?

Wahneta, Florida has about 4,731 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Wahneta, Florida?

The typical household in Wahneta, Florida earns about $22,349 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wahneta, Florida expensive?

In Wahneta, Florida, the median home is worth about $38,700, and the typical rent is about $469 a month.

How educated are people in Wahneta, Florida?

About 1.0% of adults age 25 and over in Wahneta, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wahneta, Florida?

About 29.1% of people in Wahneta, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wahneta, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Wahneta, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 707 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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