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Weeki Wachee Gardens

Florida · 1,138 residents · 1.254 sq mi
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Weeki Wachee Gardens has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,438. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $300,600. With a median age of 59.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 68% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 59.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 140%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,138
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,140 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
907 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 909 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
59.0
+9%since 2000
from 54.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7111K1K2K2K1990201020202024Weeki Wachee Gardens
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$18,438
−59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,826 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,011
−2%since 2000
from $21,423 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
56.3%
+47.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade27.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$300,600
+140%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$886
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $493 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
17.7% rent
Afford Score
16.3
+482%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(1,106)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(13)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(40)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(1,035)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(42)
Asian0.8%(9)
Other3.7%(42)
Diversity Score20%(228)
Diversity Score
20
+469%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.4%
−10.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 92.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.1 min
+61%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
58.0%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
33.0%
+17.1 ptssince 2011
from 15.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 59.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
10.6%
−60.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
59.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
8.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
40.8%
−42.0 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Weeki Wachee Gardens, Florida?

Weeki Wachee Gardens, Florida has about 1,138 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Weeki Wachee Gardens, Florida?

The typical household in Weeki Wachee Gardens, Florida earns about $18,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Weeki Wachee Gardens, Florida expensive?

In Weeki Wachee Gardens, Florida, the median home is worth about $300,600, and the typical rent is about $886 a month.

How educated are people in Weeki Wachee Gardens, Florida?

About 6.4% of adults age 25 and over in Weeki Wachee Gardens, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Weeki Wachee Gardens, Florida?

About 56.3% of people in Weeki Wachee Gardens, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Weeki Wachee Gardens, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Weeki Wachee Gardens, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 43 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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