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Wimauma

Florida · 9,467 residents · 25.031 sq mi
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Wimauma has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,617. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 5,221 residents. 7% 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 $253,700. At a median age of 31.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 31% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 166%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,467
+123%since 2000
from 4,246 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
378 / sq mi
+123%since 2000
from 170 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.1
+32%since 2000
from 23.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K5K9K13K16K1990201020202024Wimauma
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,617
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,114 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,460
+68%since 2000
from $8,597 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
37.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 31.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade28.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction25.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Information5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$253,700
+166%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$842
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $295 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 59.0% in 2000
28.0% rent
Afford Score
6.4
+254%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic19%(805)
Black7.2%(305)
Hispanic / Latino72.9%(3,095)
Asian0.2%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.4%(2,223)
2020
White, non-Hispanic22.7%(2,151)
Black11.8%(1,118)
Hispanic / Latino61.5%(5,818)
Asian1.2%(117)
Other7.3%(695)
Diversity Score73.7%(6,976)
Diversity Score
74
+41%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
60.9%
+23.7 ptssince 2000
from 37.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+56%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.7%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 62.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
10.4%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
26.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
27.2%
−36.6 ptssince 2013
from 63.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wimauma, Florida?

Wimauma, Florida has about 9,467 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wimauma, Florida?

The typical household in Wimauma, Florida earns about $39,617 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wimauma, Florida expensive?

In Wimauma, Florida, the median home is worth about $253,700, and the typical rent is about $842 a month.

How educated are people in Wimauma, Florida?

About 7.2% of adults age 25 and over in Wimauma, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wimauma, Florida?

About 37.1% of people in Wimauma, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wimauma, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Wimauma, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,499 residents, a change of about 219 percent over that period.

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

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