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Wewahitchka

Florida · 2,074 residents · 6.697 sq mi
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Wewahitchka has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,863. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $149,000. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,074
+20%since 2000
from 1,722 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
310 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 257 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.9
+12%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Wewahitchka
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,863
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,755 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,486
+86%since 2000
from $13,731 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.1%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$149,000
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
31.5% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+37%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(1,526)
Black7.5%(130)
Hispanic / Latino1%(18)
Asian0.8%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score22%(378)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(1,772)
Black7.1%(148)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(35)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other3.8%(79)
Diversity Score29.6%(614)
Diversity Score
30
+35%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.9%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+11%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.3%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 59.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.4%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−71.4 ptssince 2013
from 75.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wewahitchka, Florida?

Wewahitchka, Florida has about 2,074 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wewahitchka, Florida?

The typical household in Wewahitchka, Florida earns about $52,863 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wewahitchka, Florida expensive?

In Wewahitchka, Florida, the median home is worth about $149,000, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Wewahitchka, Florida?

About 20.1% of adults age 25 and over in Wewahitchka, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wewahitchka, Florida?

About 15.7% of people in Wewahitchka, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wewahitchka, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Wewahitchka, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 295 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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