Wahneta is a CDP located in Polk County Florida. Wahneta has a 2024 population of 4,292. Wahneta is currently declining at a rate of -1.31% annually but its population has increased by 7.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,988 in 2020.
The average household income in Wahneta is $48,569 with a poverty rate of 26.7%. The median age in Wahneta is 39.6 years: 30.2 years for males, and 41.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wahneta was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,262 | 50.67% |
| Other race | 1,369 | 30.67% |
| Two or more races | 732 | 16.4% |
| Black or African American | 78 | 1.75% |
| Native American | 23 | 0.52% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,264 | 3.53 | 67.5 | 32.5 |
| Married | 599 | 3.93 | 75.6 | 24.4 |
| Non Family | 241 | 1.32 | 62.7 | 37.3 |
| Female | 235 | 4.58 | 94.9 | 5.1 |
| Male | 189 | 3.78 | 13.8 | 86.2 |
3.86
Average Family Size
3.53
Average Household Size
67.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 277 | 10.52% |
| Associates Degree | 75 | 2.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 222 | 8.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 8 | 0.3% |
| High School Graduate | 958 | 36.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 639 | 24.26% |
| Some College | 455 | 17.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,575 | 877 | 223 |
| White | 1,036 | 818 | 7 |
| Other Race | 676 | 284 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 341 | 169 | 27 |
| Black | 78 | 78 | 0 |
| Native American | 23 | 23 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 14.16%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $48,006 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $20,792 | $27,054 | $17,895 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,242 | $26,242 | $31,250 |
| Overall | $26,255 | $27,119 | $23,792 |
| Some College | $36,243 | $36,763 | $35,792 |
$26,255
Average Earnings
$27,119
Average Male
$23,792
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
37.94% of Wahneta residents speak only English, while 62.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 61.85% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,964 | 807 | 27.23% |
| White | 1,477 | 362 | 24.51% |
| Other | 1,369 | 360 | 26.3% |
| Multiple | 732 | 178 | 24.32% |
| Native | 23 | 23 | 100% |
26.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.31%
Male Poverty Rate
21.6%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wahneta is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wahneta is Multiple, with 24.32% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.6%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.93%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 34.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.24% |
| Some College | 6.98% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.04% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 53.85% |
| Male Employed | 16.21% |
| Female Employed | 11.34% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,757 | $46,875 |
| Households | $51,795 | $48,569 |
| Married Families | $51,763 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,313 | $38,956 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.6%
Male Marriage Rate
36.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
82
Number of Veterans
82
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 70 |
| First Gulf War | 33 |
| Vietnam | 12 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 33 |
| 18 to 34 | 23 |
| 35 to 54 | 14 |
| 75+ | 12 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 59 | 3.25% |
| Native American | 23 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
28.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.2%
Labor Force Participation
51.7%
Employment Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
52.76%
Born in Wahneta
79.61%
Native Born
20.39%
Foreign Born
16.17%
Non Citizen
4.21%
Naturalized
79.61% of Wahneta residents were born in the United States, with 52.76% having been born in Florida. 16.17% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,292 | -57 | -1.31% |
| 2023 | 4,349 | -57 | -1.29% |
| 2022 | 4,406 | 463 | 11.74% |
| 2021 | 3,943 | -45 | -1.13% |
| 2020 | 3,988 | -874 | -17.98% |
| 2019 | 4,862 | -622 | -11.34% |
| 2018 | 5,484 | 400 | 7.87% |
| 2017 | 5,084 | 384 | 8.17% |
| 2016 | 4,700 | -672 | -12.51% |
| 2015 | 5,372 | 372 | 7.44% |
| 2014 | 5,000 | 299 | 6.36% |
| 2013 | 4,701 | -109 | -2.27% |
| 2012 | 4,810 | 47 | 0.99% |
| 2011 | 4,763 | -328 | -6.44% |
| 2010 | 5,091 | 0 | 0% |