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Wekiwa Springs

Florida · 23,428 residents · 8.588 sq mi
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Wekiwa Springs is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $88,677. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $317,900. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 54% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,428
+1%since 2000
from 23,169 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
2,728 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 2,698 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.6
+7%since 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,677
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,839 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,402
+25%since 2000
from $36,196 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$317,900
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $163,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,577
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,014 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
24.4% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+57%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(20,924)
Black1.4%(330)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(1,139)
Asian2.3%(523)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.4%(4,724)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(17,256)
Black3.8%(880)
Hispanic / Latino14.6%(3,418)
Asian3.1%(720)
Other1.3%(303)
Diversity Score48.8%(11,426)
Diversity Score
49
+139%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 49.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 96.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+43%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.2%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
10.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−81.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wekiwa Springs, Florida?

Wekiwa Springs, Florida has about 23,428 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wekiwa Springs, Florida?

The typical household in Wekiwa Springs, Florida earns about $88,677 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wekiwa Springs, Florida expensive?

In Wekiwa Springs, Florida, the median home is worth about $317,900, and the typical rent is about $1,577 a month.

How educated are people in Wekiwa Springs, Florida?

About 51.3% of adults age 25 and over in Wekiwa Springs, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wekiwa Springs, Florida?

About 5.3% of people in Wekiwa Springs, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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