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Welaka

Florida · 701 residents · 1.484 sq mi
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Welaka has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,185. Population has grown 20% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $107,800. With a median age of 57.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 36.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 60% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 57.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 89%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
701
+20%since 2000
from 586 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
472 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 395 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
57.3
+9%since 2000
from 52.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2144516889241K1990201020202024Welaka
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,185
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,069 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,885
+23%since 2000
from $14,495 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
36.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.546
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance23%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services20.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Information2.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,800
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$664
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.0%
−43.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
30.0% rent
Vacancy rate
45.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.7%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.6
+213%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66%(387)
Black28.5%(167)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.4%(337)
2010
White, non-Hispanic72.5%(508)
Black22.7%(159)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(24)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score51.1%(358)
Diversity Score
51
−11%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.9 min
+22%since 2000
from 26.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.6%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
37.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.9%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
Female
54.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.4%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Welaka, Florida?

Welaka, Florida has about 701 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Welaka, Florida?

The typical household in Welaka, Florida earns about $19,185 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Welaka, Florida expensive?

In Welaka, Florida, the median home is worth about $107,800, and the typical rent is about $664 a month.

How educated are people in Welaka, Florida?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Welaka, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Welaka, Florida?

About 36.1% of people in Welaka, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Welaka, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Welaka, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 182 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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