Population 17,194 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Wakulla Springs
Household size in Wakulla Springs
| Period | Wakulla Springs | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.35 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.55 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.62 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.45 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.10 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Wakulla Springs run small, averaging 2.45 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has climbed from 2.35 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Wakulla Springs
| Period | Wakulla Springs | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.7 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.9 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.2 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.8 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.1 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Wakulla Springs is young: half of its residents are under 34.8, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 33.7, in line with the national trend. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 24 are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Wakulla Springs
| Period | Wakulla Springs | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.3% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.3% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 23.4% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 22.5% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head more than one in five households in Wakulla Springs (22.5%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 3.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 20 have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Wakulla Springs
Renters in Wakulla Springs
| Period | Wakulla Springs | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.5% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 45.8% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.7% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 43.9% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in Wakulla Springs than nationally: 43.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 51.1% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the east and least common in the west. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 7.4 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Wakulla Springs
| Period | Wakulla Springs | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.7% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.8% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.6% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in Wakulla Springs: 11.6% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.1 points, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Wakulla Springs
| Period | Wakulla Springs | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Wakulla Springs is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1991, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1986 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the east has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Wakulla Springs
| Period | Wakulla Springs | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $829 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $891 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $908 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,104 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$275 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Wakulla Springs costs $1,104 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $275 a month from 2006–10, a 33% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.6% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Wakulla Springs
Bachelor's degrees in Wakulla Springs
| Period | Wakulla Springs | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.6% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.7% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.3% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.4% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Wakulla Springs: 25.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 3.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the southwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Wakulla Springs
| Period | Wakulla Springs | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.9% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.1% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.4% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.1% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Wakulla Springs have finished high school as nationally: 89.1%, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.3 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Wakulla Springs
| Period | Wakulla Springs | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.4% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.0% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been harder to find in Wakulla Springs than nationally: unemployment was 6.9%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 4.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Wakulla Springs compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakulla Springs | 2.45 | 34.8 | 22.5% | 43.9% | 11.6% | 1991 | $1,104 | 25.4% | 89.1% | 6.9% |
| Woodville | 2.78 | 41.3 | 14.7% | 24.1% | 6.5% | 1989 | $983 | 12.7% | 78.1% | 4.6% |
| Tallahassee | 2.23 | 34.4 | 11.2% | 52.1% | 12.4% | 1991 | $1,361 | 50.9% | 93.4% | 7.0% |
| Wakulla | 2.36 | 43.6 | 21.3% | 20.5% | 12.5% | 1998 | $1,095 | 8.6% | 69.9% | 1.4% |
| Midway | 2.61 | 40.4 | 24.0% | 20.5% | 8.9% | 1997 | $1,294 | 18.2% | 84.1% | 5.1% |
| Newport | 2.08 | 51.0 | 16.8% | 25.1% | 14.5% | 1993 | $1,082 | 19.6% | 79.6% | 3.8% |
| Wacissa | 2.13 | 50.9 | 11.0% | 38.3% | 17.2% | 1976 | $1,233 | 11.2% | 84.2% | 13.9% |
| Lloyd | 2.77 | 44.2 | 10.7% | 3.2% | 13.3% | 1997 | $942 | 24.1% | 92.2% | 8.1% |
| Waukeenah | 2.71 | 45.0 | 7.8% | 10.7% | 18.7% | 1995 | $1,014 | 10.9% | 84.6% | 8.7% |
| Vilas | 2.19 | 44.9 | 10.4% | 30.5% | 22.3% | 1985 | $694 | 31.5% | 88.6% | 6.8% |
| Drifton | 2.44 | 33.6 | 25.8% | 51.9% | 19.8% | 1984 | $888 | 11.4% | 85.5% | 7.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Wakulla Springs. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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