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Wakulla County, Florida
Wakulla County, Florida. Wakulla County had 38,089 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 12.8% since 2020, faster than Florida (+8.9%). It holds 4 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 9 census tracts. GEOID 12129.
Wakulla County is one of the 4 counties of the Tallahassee, FL metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
38,089
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 33,764 · ACS 2020-2024: 35,387
Median household income
$81,895
±$7,842 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$258,300
±$19,098 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,108
±$97 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
How many people live in Wakulla County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 33,764 residents in Wakulla County. The Census Bureau estimates 38,089 for July 1, 2025, up 12.8% since 2020, faster than Florida (+8.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 35,387 over 606 square miles of land.
| Measure | Wakulla County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 35,387 | 22,416,077 | +3,066 |
| Households | 12,745±369 | 8,752,810 | +1,545 |
| Average household size | 2.55±0.07 | 2.51 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 14,599±26 | 10,256,470 | +1,120 |
Wakulla County's population since 2000
From 22,863 in 2000 to 38,089 in 2025: up 66.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Wakulla County?
Wakulla County holds 4 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Crawfordville with 5,732 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Crawfordville | 4,853 | $82,656 |
|---|---|---|
| Panacea | 735 | $37,983 |
| Sopchoppy | 426 | $54,643 |
| St. MarksGEOID 1262825 | 274 | $62,321 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Wakulla County?
The median resident of Wakulla County is 42.3 years old; 20.7% are under 18 and 16.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 76.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 13.7%. 2.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Wakulla County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.3±0.4 | 42.6 | +1.7 |
| Under 18 years | 20.7%±0.1 pts | 19.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.5%±0.4 pts | 21.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.9% | 27.4% | +1.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 76.7%±1.0 pts | 50.4% | −2.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 13.7%±0.6 pts | 14.6% | −1.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 2.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.5%±0.9 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.6 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.8%±0.6 pts | 21.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.2%±1.0 pts | 30.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.8%±1.5 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 12.7%±1.5 pts | 13.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.8%±1.4 pts | 11.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.4%±1.7 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.3%±2.9 pts | 34.1% | +5.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.5%±1.8 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6%±0.7 pts | 2.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Wakulla County earn?
Half of Wakulla County's 12,745 households earn less than $81,895 a year (±$7,842), against $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 it was $75,577 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Wakulla County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $81,895±$7,842 | $74,568 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $95,556±$5,949 | $105,967 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,149±$2,040 | $42,609 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 6.7%±2.1 pts | 12.6% | −5.5 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.5%±4.0 pts | 16.5% | −9.4 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.2%±3.0 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.9%±2.4 pts | 91.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Wakulla County?
Owners occupy 81.9% of Wakulla County's occupied homes and renters 18.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $258,300 by its owner (±$19,098). The median renter pays $1,108 a month including utilities, and 47.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Wakulla County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $258,300±$19,098 | $359,000 | +$81,080 |
| Median gross rent | $1,108±$97 | $1,669 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 47.2%±12.1 pts | 50.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,559±$115 | $1,959 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.9%±2.5 pts | 67.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 14,599±26 | 10,256,470 | +1,120 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3%±1.1 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.0%±6.0 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.6%±3.8 pts | 54.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 27.3%±3.8 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 6.8%±2.3 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.7%±0.4 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Wakulla County building?
Builders took permits for 518 new housing units across Wakulla County in 2025 (518 single-family), 13.6 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Wakulla County get to work?
80.7% of Wakulla County's workers drive alone and 7.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.3%.
| Measure | Wakulla County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.5%±2.1 pts | 59.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3%±1.2 pts | 4.8% | −2.2 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 80.7%±3.2 pts | 70.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.4%±3.1 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.6%±2.2 pts | 15.7% | +4.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.3 min±2.1 | 28.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Wakulla County's census tracts?
Wakulla County is divided into 9 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $54,525 (Tract 101.02) to $108,288 (Tract 102.08).
| Tract 101.0112129010101 | 2,145±370 | $80,776 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 101.0212129010102 | 3,434±563 | $54,525 |
| Tract 102.0412129010204 | 4,526±671 | $80,281 |
| Tract 102.0512129010205 | 6,116±832 | $69,482 |
| Tract 102.0612129010206 | 2,895±107 | $65,804 |
| Tract 102.0712129010207 | 4,854±640 | $86,997 |
| Tract 102.0812129010208 | 6,036±818 | $108,288 |
| Tract 102.0912129010209 | 5,381±793 | $86,350 |
| Tract 990012129990000 | 0±15 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Wakulla County compare with Florida's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 48th of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 20th of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 46th of 67 |
| Median household income | 13th of 67 |
| Median home value | 37th of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 40th of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 66th of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39th of 67 |
| Median age | 39th of 67 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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