Wakulla County, Florida Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Wakulla County, Florida has a population of 35,387, the 48th most populous county in Florida. The median household income is $81,895 and the median home value is $258,300. The poverty rate is 6.7%.

Wakulla County Quick Facts

Population 35,387

Median Household Income $81,89590% MOE ±$7,842

Median Home Value $258,30090% MOE ±$19,098

Poverty Rate 6.7%90% MOE ±2.1 pts

Unemployment Rate 3.3%90% MOE ±1.2 pts

Median Age 42.3 years90% MOE ±0.4 years

Homeownership Rate 81.9%90% MOE ±1.5 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 23.3%90% MOE ±3.0 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 88.4%

Cities/Places 4

Population 35,387 48th of 67

Median Income $81,895 10% higher than state

Poverty Rate 6.7%

Unemployment 3.3%

How Wakulla County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	32,321	35,387	+9.5%
Median household income	$75,578	$81,895	No clear change (+8.4%)
Median home value¹	$177,222	$258,300	+45.7%
Median gross rent	$1,103	$1,108	No clear change (+0.5%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Wakulla

$81,895

$74,568

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Wakulla

$258,300

$359,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 11.9%

$25K-$50K 15.7%

$50K-$100K 34.8%

$100K+ 37.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.0%

$10K-$15K

2.5%

$15K-$20K

2.1%

$20K-$25K

3.3%

$25K-$30K

2.8%

$30K-$35K

3.6%

$35K-$40K

4.2%

$40K-$45K

3.1%

$45K-$50K

2.0%

$50K-$60K

9.3%

$60K-$75K

10.1%

$75K-$100K

15.4%

$100K-$125K

11.8%

$125K-$150K

8.5%

$150K-$200K

10.2%

$200K+

7.2%

Employment

3.3% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%

58.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 81.9%

Renter 18.1%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,108/mo 16.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.7%

18-34

18.5%

35-54

30.3%

55-74

24.4%

75+

6.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Wakulla County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Crawfordville	5,732	$82,656	4.7%	$255,500
Panacea	894	$37,983	5.7%	$105,600
Sopchoppy	496	$54,643	8.7%	$250,000
St. Marks	243	$62,321	3.7%	$256,300

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Population Overview

Wakulla County is located in Florida with a total population of 35,387. It is the 48th most populous county out of 67 in Florida. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wakulla County is 42.3 years. This is about the same as the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wakulla County is $81,895. This is 10% higher than the state median of $74,568. It is also 1% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.7%. This is 47% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.3%. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $258,300. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 81.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Wakulla County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 13.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (76.7% vs 50.4%). The Hispanic or Latino population (4.9%) is well below the state average of 27.4%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

23.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% 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 88.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Wakulla County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Florida and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Wakulla County, Florida?

Wakulla County has a population of 35,387, making it the 48th most populous county in Florida.

What is the median income in Wakulla County?

The median household income in Wakulla County is $81,895 with a poverty rate of 6.7%.

How many cities are in Wakulla County, Florida?

Wakulla County contains 4 Census-designated places.