Population 23,650 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Wekiwa Springs
Household size in Wekiwa Springs
| Period | Wekiwa Springs | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.65 | 2.73 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.88 | 2.87 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.67 | 2.90 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.58 | 2.78 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | +0.05 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Wekiwa Springs average 2.58 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is smaller than in the Orlando area as a whole, where it has 2.78 people. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.65, as it has nationally.
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 Wekiwa Springs
| Period | Wekiwa Springs | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.8 | 36.4 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.7 | 37.4 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.4 | 38.4 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.7 | 39.4 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.0 | +3.0 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Wekiwa Springs skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 43.8, mirroring the country.
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 Wekiwa Springs
| Period | Wekiwa Springs | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 12.5% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 12.4% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 12.0% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 11.5% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −1.0 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Wekiwa Springs: 6.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Wekiwa Springs has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Florida cities.
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 Wekiwa Springs
Renters in Wekiwa Springs
| Period | Wekiwa Springs | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.1% | 34.2% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.0% | 37.9% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.9% | 39.1% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.4% | 36.9% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +2.8 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 22.4% of households in Wekiwa Springs rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About a third of owners (34.1%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the east; owners are most common in the northwest. The renter share is up 3.3 points from 2006–10, as it has 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 Wekiwa Springs
| Period | Wekiwa Springs | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 16.5% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 17.5% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 14.6% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 11.3% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.7 pts | −5.3 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Wekiwa Springs: 6.4% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy is down 5.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Wekiwa Springs has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Florida cities.
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 Wekiwa Springs
| Period | Wekiwa Springs | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1989 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1990 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1991 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1995 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in Wekiwa Springs was built around 1981, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are older than in the wider Orlando area, where the median home dates to 1995.
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 Wekiwa Springs
| Period | Wekiwa Springs | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,359 | $1,130 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,443 | $1,149 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,496 | $1,336 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,480 | $1,890 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,121 | +$759 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Wekiwa Springs costs $2,480 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,121 a month from 2006–10, an 83% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 32.4% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the north.
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 Wekiwa Springs
Bachelor's degrees in Wekiwa Springs
| Period | Wekiwa Springs | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.9% | 28.5% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 49.5% | 28.9% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 50.7% | 32.7% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 53.7% | 37.4% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +8.9 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Wekiwa Springs is highly educated: more than half of adults 25 and older (53.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 4.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 47 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
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 Wekiwa Springs
| Period | Wekiwa Springs | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.2% | 87.6% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.6% | 87.9% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.5% | 89.6% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.8% | 91.3% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +3.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Wekiwa Springs: 96.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 1.6 points, mirroring the country. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 48 have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 Wekiwa Springs
| Period | Wekiwa Springs | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 8.6% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 10.5% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 5.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 5.1% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −3.5 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Wekiwa Springs than nationally: unemployment was 4.1%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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).
Wekiwa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wekiwa Springs | 2.58 | 45.7 | 6.0% | 22.4% | 6.4% | 1981 | $2,480 | 53.7% | 96.8% | 4.1% |
| Forest City | 2.66 | 40.0 | 14.3% | 40.3% | 6.7% | 1985 | $1,794 | 38.4% | 94.1% | 3.6% |
| Altamonte Springs | 2.40 | 39.6 | 14.6% | 48.6% | 9.2% | 1982 | $1,733 | 37.0% | 92.7% | 5.3% |
| Longwood | 2.59 | 43.8 | 8.0% | 23.3% | 6.5% | 1987 | $1,943 | 43.8% | 94.0% | 6.1% |
| Lockhart | 2.92 | 35.6 | 22.2% | 33.0% | 10.2% | 1981 | $1,630 | 28.1% | 88.3% | 11.0% |
| Apopka | 3.03 | 40.9 | 8.8% | 20.9% | 6.1% | 1997 | $1,972 | 33.8% | 88.5% | 4.0% |
| South Apopka | 2.88 | 37.9 | 16.8% | 28.4% | 9.1% | 1995 | $1,950 | 24.8% | 83.6% | 9.2% |
| Maitland | 2.22 | 39.1 | 7.8% | 48.5% | 9.7% | 1985 | $2,098 | 53.9% | 95.9% | 4.6% |
| Eatonville | 2.66 | 33.1 | 20.9% | 77.0% | 10.3% | 1977 | $1,429 | 16.8% | 84.1% | 6.6% |
| Lake Mary | 2.51 | 44.2 | 7.1% | 37.4% | 7.3% | 1995 | $2,106 | 49.9% | 96.5% | 3.4% |
| Casselberry | 2.39 | 41.2 | 10.8% | 36.6% | 5.3% | 1984 | $1,798 | 34.3% | 91.4% | 3.2% |
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 Wekiwa 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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