Wauchula is a city located in Hardee County Florida. Wauchula has a 2024 population of 4,957. It is also the county seat of Hardee County. Wauchula is currently growing at a rate of 0.28% annually and its population has increased by 1.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,899 in 2020.
The average household income in Wauchula is $52,832 with a poverty rate of 44.93%. The median age in Wauchula is 33.5 years: 33.3 years for males, and 33.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wauchula was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,031 | 61.88% |
| Two or more races | 894 | 18.25% |
| Other race | 549 | 11.21% |
| Black or African American | 424 | 8.66% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,804 | 2.53 | 43.1 | 56.9 |
| Married | 748 | 2.77 | 71.1 | 28.9 |
| Non Family | 563 | 1.13 | 34.3 | 65.7 |
| Female | 275 | 4.84 | 19.3 | 80.7 |
| Male | 218 | 2.42 | 0 | 100 |
3
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
43.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 228 | 7.76% |
| Associates Degree | 356 | 12.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 124 | 4.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 1,077 | 36.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 599 | 20.38% |
| Some College | 555 | 18.88% |
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 | 1,395 | 845 | 0 |
| White | 1,226 | 952 | 124 |
| 2+ Races | 539 | 518 | 0 |
| Black | 297 | 294 | 0 |
| Other Race | 194 | 82 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 98.99%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 10.11%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,662 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,164 | $0 | $33,672 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,014 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,226 | $58,125 | $34,490 |
| Some College | $61,875 | $78,155 | $48,599 |
$44,226
Average Earnings
$58,125
Average Male
$34,490
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
58.96% of Wauchula residents speak only English, while 41.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 41.04% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,703 | 1,241 | 45.91% |
| White | 1,578 | 530 | 33.59% |
| Black | 369 | 301 | 81.57% |
| Other | 549 | 297 | 54.1% |
| Multiple | 860 | 103 | 11.98% |
44.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.6%
Male Poverty Rate
58.09%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wauchula is Black, with 81.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wauchula is Multiple, with 11.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 13.93%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.52%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 62.82%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 46.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45.94% |
| Some College | 16.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 4.06% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 62.5% |
| Female Employed | 22.48% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,253 | $65,134 |
| Households | $32,854 | $52,832 |
| Married Families | $93,649 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,666 | $21,764 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.1%
Male Marriage Rate
39.7%
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
93
Number of Veterans
79
Male Veterans
14
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 59 |
| Vietnam | 25 |
| World War II | 18 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 87 |
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 79 | 3.82% |
| Black | 14 | 4.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.7%
Labor Force Participation
46.5%
Employment Rate
2.5%
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
57%
Born in Wauchula
91.51%
Native Born
8.49%
Foreign Born
3.27%
Non Citizen
5.23%
Naturalized
91.51% of Wauchula residents were born in the United States, with 57% having been born in Florida. 3.27% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,031 | 15 | 0.3% |
| 2028 | 5,016 | 15 | 0.3% |
| 2027 | 5,001 | 14 | 0.28% |
| 2026 | 4,987 | 15 | 0.3% |
| 2025 | 4,972 | 15 | 0.3% |
| 2024 | 4,957 | 14 | 0.28% |
| 2023 | 4,943 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2022 | 4,942 | 35 | 0.71% |
| 2021 | 4,907 | 8 | 0.16% |
| 2020 | 4,899 | 122 | 2.55% |
| 2019 | 4,777 | -56 | -1.16% |
| 2018 | 4,833 | -14 | -0.29% |
| 2017 | 4,847 | 39 | 0.81% |
| 2016 | 4,808 | 10 | 0.21% |
| 2015 | 4,798 | -12 | -0.25% |
| 2014 | 4,810 | -12 | -0.25% |
| 2013 | 4,822 | -27 | -0.56% |
| 2012 | 4,849 | -50 | -1.02% |
| 2011 | 4,899 | -10 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 4,909 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,368 | 1,115 | 34.28% |
| 1990 | 3,253 | 267 | 8.94% |
| 1980 | 2,986 | -21 | -0.7% |
| 1970 | 3,007 | -404 | -11.84% |
| 1960 | 3,411 | 539 | 18.77% |
| 1950 | 2,872 | 162 | 5.98% |
| 1940 | 2,710 | 136 | 5.28% |
| 1930 | 2,574 | -2,457 | -48.84% |