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 $45,451 with a poverty rate of 37.93%. The median age in Wahneta is 31.5 years: 31.6 years for males, and 31.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wahneta was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,029 | 68.75% |
| Other race | 1,001 | 22.72% |
| Two or more races | 340 | 7.72% |
| Native American | 28 | 0.64% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 0.18% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,250 | 3.52 | 67.2 | 32.8 |
| Married | 524 | 4.08 | 77.1 | 22.9 |
| Female | 315 | 4.52 | 71.7 | 28.3 |
| Non Family | 304 | 1.33 | 60.9 | 39.1 |
| Male | 107 | 4.1 | 23.4 | 76.6 |
4.09
Average Family Size
3.52
Average Household Size
67.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 490 | 19.4% |
| Associates Degree | 66 | 2.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 129 | 5.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 889 | 35.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 650 | 25.73% |
| Some College | 302 | 11.96% |
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 | 1,511 | 672 | 121 |
| White | 987 | 686 | 8 |
| Other Race | 546 | 233 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 124 | 62 | 23 |
| Native American | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| Black | 8 | 8 | 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 2+ races people with a rate of 18.55%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,326 | $0 | $49,085 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $19,290 | $0 | $16,107 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,464 | $36,357 | $23,941 |
| Overall | $27,956 | $36,018 | $23,243 |
| Some College | $34,375 | $52,778 | $31,193 |
$27,956
Average Earnings
$36,018
Average Male
$23,243
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
39.83% of Wahneta residents speak only English, while 60.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 60.17% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,969 | 1,213 | 40.86% |
| White | 1,409 | 430 | 30.52% |
| Other | 1,001 | 238 | 23.78% |
| Multiple | 340 | 169 | 49.71% |
| Native | 28 | 28 | 100% |
37.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
42.63%
Male Poverty Rate
33.62%
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 Other, with 23.78% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 15.03%. Among those working part-time, it was 39.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 45.17%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.74% |
| High School | 33.41% |
| Some College | 11.68% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.2% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 65.38% |
| Male Employed | 17.67% |
| Female Employed | 16.12% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $41,953 | $44,604 |
| Households | $45,392 | $45,451 |
| Married Families | $45,857 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,106 | $41,497 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.8%
Male Marriage Rate
34.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
58
Number of Veterans
58
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 58 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 39 |
| 55 to 64 | 11 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30 | 1.45% |
| Native American | 28 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
48.28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.28%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.1%
Labor Force Participation
50.2%
Employment Rate
4.3%
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
56.22%
Born in Wahneta
78.78%
Native Born
21.22%
Foreign Born
17.23%
Non Citizen
3.99%
Naturalized
78.78% of Wahneta residents were born in the United States, with 56.22% having been born in Florida. 17.23% 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% |