Wakulla County, Florida
FL · FIPS 12129 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 35,387 | — | #1,331 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $81,895 | +9.0% | #510 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.3 years | +8.7% | #1,395 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $258,300 | -8.4% | #849 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,108 | -4.7% | #703 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.7% | -46.9% | #175 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Wakulla County has a population of 35,387, making it the #1,331 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.3 years, which is 8.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Wakulla County is $81,895, ranking #510 out of 3,222 counties — 9.0% above the national median. The poverty rate is 6.7% and unemployment stands at 3.3%.
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The median home value in Wakulla County is $258,300 (-8.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,108/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.9%.
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93.2% of residents in Wakulla County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.6% above the national rate.
About Wakulla County, Florida
Wakulla County, Florida has a total population of 35,387, making it the 1,331st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Wakulla County is 42.3 years, which is 8.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Wakulla County is $81,895, which ranks #510 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 9.0% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 6.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3%.
The median home value in Wakulla County is $258,300, 8.4% below the national median. Renters in Wakulla County pay a median gross rent of $1,108 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Wakulla County, 23.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 31.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 34.3 min.
Wakulla County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 76.7% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (13.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.9%).
All data for Wakulla County, Florida comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.