Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Wauchula, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,927

Median Agei

28.8

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

59.4%2,927

White

36.5%1,798

Black

2%101

Two or More

2%101

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.6%119

High School Diploma

29.3%759

Some College (<1 yr)

16.8%434

Some College (1+ yr)

6.3%162

Associate's Degree

14.3%371

Bachelor's Degree

7.5%195

Master's Degree

1.7%45

HS or Higher

80.5%

BA or Higher

9.3%

Graduate+

1.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$191,800

Median Renti

$1,017

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

43.2%716

Renter-Occupied

56.8%942

Total Units

1,881

Homeownership

43.2%

Vacancy Rate

11.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

9.2%66

$50K–$100K

18.3%131

$100K–$150K

8.5%61

$150K–$200K

17%122

$200K–$300K

34.8%249

$300K–$500K

12.2%87

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

321

$1,000–$1,250

234

$1,250–$1,500

183

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

3%57

2000–2009

26.5%498

1990–1999

23.2%436

1980–1989

1.3%25

1970–1979

27.6%519

1960–1969

3.8%72

1950–1959

4.7%88

1939 or earlier

9.9%186

Heating Fuel

Electricity

94.6%1,569

No Fuel

3.9%64

Utility Gas

1.5%25

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$53,013

Mean Household Incomei

$69,330

Per Capita Incomei

$25,650

Poverty Ratei

36.3%

Unemploymenti

0.2%

Labor Forcei

1,761

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

14.2%236

$10K–$15K

2%33

$15K–$20K

10.6%176

$20K–$25K

4.3%72

$25K–$30K

2.1%34

$30K–$35K

10.7%178

$35K–$40K

3.1%51

$45K–$50K

1%16

$50K–$60K

6.9%115

$60K–$75K

12.4%206

$75K–$100K

8.1%134

$100K–$125K

4.5%75

$125K–$150K

8.5%141

$150K–$200K

6.3%104

$200K+

5.2%87

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$303/mo

Programs in this community

Project Based Section 819 homes90% occupied$303/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC1 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $53,013/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

75%

Very low income$16K–$27K/yr

25%

Who Receives This Housing

100% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

63% of subsidized households are minority

7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

31% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2615.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

206

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,758

Avg. Commutei

27 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,758

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

150(5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

80.8%Insured

19.2%Uninsured