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Welaka

Florida · 714 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 $28,874. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 8% 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 $208,200. With a median age of 60.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 50% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 60.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 208%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
714
+22%since 2000
from 586 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
481 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 395 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
60.3
+15%since 2000
from 52.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2144516889241K1990201020202024Welaka
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,874
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,069 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,205
+39%since 2000
from $14,495 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Information4.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$208,200
+208%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$834
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
24.1% rent
Afford Score
7.2
+302%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.6%(497)
Black17.2%(123)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(54)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other17.1%(122)
Diversity Score70%(500)
Diversity Score
70
+22%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.4 min
+28%since 2000
from 26.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.6%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
47.5%
+37.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
32.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2011
from 28.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.9%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
Female
64.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−75.3 ptssince 2013
from 81.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Welaka, Florida?

Welaka, Florida has about 714 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Welaka, Florida?

The typical household in Welaka, Florida earns about $28,874 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 $208,200, and the typical rent is about $834 a month.

How educated are people in Welaka, Florida?

About 7.8% 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 27.6% 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 195 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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