Welaka is a town located in Putnam County Florida. Welaka has a 2024 population of 751. Welaka is currently growing at a rate of 1.08% annually and its population has increased by 4.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 719 in 2020.
The average household income in Welaka is $57,903 with a poverty rate of 28.8%. The median age in Welaka is 53.1 years: 44.4 years for males, and 60.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Welaka was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 473 | 44.66% |
| White | 414 | 39.09% |
| Other race | 157 | 14.83% |
| Two or more races | 14 | 1.32% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.09% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 537 | 1.97 | 79.3 | 20.7 |
| Non Family | 302 | 1.15 | 73.5 | 26.5 |
| Married | 163 | 3 | 81 | 19 |
| Female | 72 | 3.11 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3
Average Family Size
1.97
Average Household Size
79.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 95 | 11.77% |
| Associates Degree | 14 | 1.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 48 | 5.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 48 | 5.95% |
| High School Graduate | 397 | 49.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8 | 0.99% |
| Some College | 197 | 24.41% |
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 | 394 | 358 | 72 |
| Black | 284 | 221 | 24 |
| Other Race | 119 | 119 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 9 | 7 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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 white people with a rate of 18.27%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,281 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $2,499 |
| High School Graduate | $30,893 | $46,319 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $16,477 | $16,705 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,083 | $41,111 | $32,232 |
| Some College | $37,713 | $24,286 | $37,979 |
$33,083
Average Earnings
$41,111
Average Male
$32,232
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.68% of Welaka residents speak only English, while 2.32% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.82% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 473 | 163 | 34.46% |
| White | 411 | 90 | 21.9% |
| Hispanic | 42 | 39 | 92.86% |
| Other | 157 | 39 | 24.84% |
| Multiple | 14 | 12 | 85.71% |
| Native | 1 | 1 | 100% |
28.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.25%
Male Poverty Rate
27.31%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Welaka is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Welaka is White, with 21.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.01%. Among those working part-time, it was 41.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.73%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 66.02% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 20.83% |
| High School | 20.65% |
| Some College | 9.95% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 47.62% |
| Male Employed | 25% |
| Female Employed | 17.33% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $51,875 | $71,272 |
| Households | $51,528 | $57,903 |
| Married Families | $71,484 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,714 | $46,750 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.1%
Male Marriage Rate
28.1%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
118
Number of Veterans
98
Male Veterans
20
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 35 |
| First Gulf War | 30 |
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 48 |
| 65 to 74 | 34 |
| 35 to 54 | 20 |
| 75+ | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 99 | 24.44% |
| Black | 19 | 5.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.34%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.42%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.8%
Labor Force Participation
42.2%
Employment Rate
7.8%
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
50.33%
Born in Welaka
99.06%
Native Born
0.94%
Foreign Born
0.76%
Non Citizen
0.19%
Naturalized
99.06% of Welaka residents were born in the United States, with 50.33% having been born in Florida. 0.76% 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 | 791 | 8 | 1.02% |
| 2028 | 783 | 8 | 1.03% |
| 2027 | 775 | 8 | 1.04% |
| 2026 | 767 | 8 | 1.05% |
| 2025 | 759 | 8 | 1.07% |
| 2024 | 751 | 8 | 1.08% |
| 2023 | 743 | 12 | 1.64% |
| 2022 | 731 | 4 | 0.55% |
| 2021 | 727 | 8 | 1.11% |
| 2020 | 719 | 6 | 0.84% |
| 2019 | 713 | 5 | 0.71% |
| 2018 | 708 | 6 | 0.85% |
| 2017 | 702 | 12 | 1.74% |
| 2016 | 690 | 4 | 0.58% |
| 2015 | 686 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 686 | -5 | -0.72% |
| 2013 | 691 | -5 | -0.72% |
| 2012 | 696 | -6 | -0.85% |
| 2011 | 702 | -6 | -0.85% |
| 2010 | 708 | 0 | 0% |