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 $64,139 with a poverty rate of 40.72%. The median age in Wauchula is 35.1 years: 35.2 years for males, and 34.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wauchula was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,935 | 59.78% |
| Two or more races | 883 | 17.98% |
| Other race | 759 | 15.46% |
| Black or African American | 242 | 4.93% |
| Native American | 91 | 1.85% |
| 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 | 1,827 | 2.54 | 46.5 | 53.5 |
| Married | 713 | 2.86 | 75.7 | 24.3 |
| Non Family | 537 | 1.06 | 39.7 | 60.3 |
| Male | 352 | 2.48 | 4.8 | 95.2 |
| Female | 225 | 5.16 | 35.6 | 64.4 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
46.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 256 | 8.75% |
| Associates Degree | 269 | 9.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 265 | 9.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 43 | 1.47% |
| High School Graduate | 1,103 | 37.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 340 | 11.62% |
| Some College | 651 | 22.24% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,475 | 1,227 | 264 |
| Hispanic | 1,221 | 880 | 44 |
| 2+ Races | 465 | 458 | 0 |
| Other Race | 270 | 154 | 0 |
| Black | 219 | 212 | 0 |
| Native American | 85 | 85 | 23 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 27.06%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $80,439 | $81,250 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,951 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $44,018 | $68,929 | $0 |
| Overall | $56,294 | $59,987 | $51,162 |
| Some College | $80,036 | $83,383 | $51,584 |
$56,294
Average Earnings
$59,987
Average Male
$51,162
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
68.74% of Wauchula residents speak only English, while 31.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 31.03% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,749 | 1,387 | 50.45% |
| Other | 759 | 482 | 63.5% |
| White | 1,693 | 414 | 24.45% |
| Black | 205 | 109 | 53.17% |
| Multiple | 848 | 25 | 2.95% |
40.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.64%
Male Poverty Rate
50.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wauchula is Other, with 63.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wauchula is Multiple, with 2.95% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 14.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 45.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 51.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 53.34% |
| High School | 39.13% |
| Some College | 17.01% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 11.47% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 17.43% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,350 | $73,930 |
| Households | $36,324 | $64,139 |
| Married Families | $94,901 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,534 | $26,444 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.8%
Male Marriage Rate
36.5%
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
86
Number of Veterans
86
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 50 |
| First Gulf War | 16 |
| Vietnam | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 62 |
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 86 | 4.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
79.49%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.2%
Labor Force Participation
45.1%
Employment Rate
0.2%
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
51.41%
Born in Wauchula
96.37%
Native Born
3.63%
Foreign Born
2.28%
Non Citizen
1.34%
Naturalized
96.37% of Wauchula residents were born in the United States, with 51.41% having been born in Florida. 2.28% 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% |