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.

Welaka, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,082

Median Agei

53.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

45.9%497

Black

37.2%402

Other

12.6%136

Hispanic/Latino

4.1%44

Two or More

0.3%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

20.7%172

High School Diploma

26.2%217

Some College (<1 yr)

6.2%51

Some College (1+ yr)

20.4%169

Associate's Degree

2.4%20

Bachelor's Degree

4.3%36

Master's Degree

6.6%55

Professional Degree

0.7%6

HS or Higher

87.6%

BA or Higher

11.7%

Graduate+

7.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$283,100

Median Renti

$1,050

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

80.5%466

Renter-Occupied

19.5%113

Total Units

812

Homeownership

80.5%

Vacancy Rate

28.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.9%9

$50K–$100K

7.3%34

$100K–$150K

7.1%33

$150K–$200K

2.8%13

$200K–$300K

44.2%206

$300K–$500K

31.5%147

$500K–$1M

4.3%20

$1M+

0.9%4

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

2.8%23

2010–2019

12.2%99

2000–2009

21.9%178

1990–1999

5.8%47

1980–1989

24.6%200

1970–1979

11.1%90

1960–1969

18.7%152

1950–1959

0.7%6

1940–1949

0.4%3

1939 or earlier

1.7%14

Heating Fuel

Electricity

93.3%540

Utility Gas

6.7%39

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$54,830

Mean Household Incomei

$62,718

Per Capita Incomei

$33,576

Poverty Ratei

27.1%

Unemploymenti

7.1%

Labor Forcei

423

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.5%26

$10K–$15K

12.4%72

$15K–$20K

5%29

$20K–$25K

4.7%27

$25K–$30K

1.9%11

$30K–$35K

2.8%16

$35K–$40K

8.8%51

$40K–$45K

2.8%16

$45K–$50K

2.1%12

$50K–$60K

10%58

$60K–$75K

4.5%26

$75K–$100K

24.7%143

$100K–$125K

7.8%45

$125K–$150K

2.1%12

$150K–$200K

5.5%32

$200K+

0.5%3

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

111%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

393

Avg. Commutei

35.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

393

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

130(14% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.1%Insured

6.9%Uninsured