Wabasso Beach, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Wabasso Beach is a small community located in Florida, within Indian River County. The total population is 2,262. It ranks as the 657th most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wabasso Beach is 70.7 years. This is 66% higher than the state median of 42.6 years. 36.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wabasso Beach is $115,739. This is 55% higher than the state median of $74,568. It is also 43% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.2%. This is 19% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Wabasso Beach, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $654,100. Housing costs are 82% higher than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.7x. 98.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 45% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Wabasso Beach has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (96.3% vs 50.4%). The Hispanic or Latino population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 27.4%.

Education

51.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% higher than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 23.1% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Wabasso Beach, Florida is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Florida state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 955 Census-designated places in Florida. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.