Wacissa, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 355, Wacissa's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Wacissa is a small community located in Florida, within Jefferson County. The total population is 355. It ranks as the 882nd most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wacissa is 70.4 years. This is 65% higher than the state median of 42.6 years. Only 3.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 32.1% 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 Wacissa is $64,534. This is 13% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 20% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Wacissa. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 12.2%. This is 152% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. 65.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% lower than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Wacissa is White (non-Hispanic), making up 57.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 32.1%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (32.1% vs 14.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population (5.3%) is well below the state average of 27.4%.

Education

7.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 79% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 67.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Wacissa, 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.