Wakulla County, Florida Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Wakulla County is located in Florida with a total population of 34,608. It is the 49th most populous county out of 67 in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wakulla County is 42.5 years. This is about average than the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wakulla County is $74,183. This is 3% higher than the state median of $71,711. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 6% lower. The poverty rate stands at 5.6%. This is 56% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $216,300. Housing costs are 33% lower than the state median of $325,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Wakulla County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 83.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Wakulla County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 13.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.7%) is well below the state average of 26.8%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.8%.

Education

21.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 33.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.5%.