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Wahneta

County:
Polk County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
2.274
State:
Florida

Wahneta is a CDP located in Polk County, Florida. Wahneta has a 2026 population of 4,319. Wahneta is currently declining at a rate of -1.12% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Wahneta is $46,598 with a poverty rate of 24.17%. The median age in Wahneta is 33.1 years: 32.2 years for males, and 38.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 97.0 males.

4.3K
Total Population
1,900
Density (mi²)
-49 -1.12%
Growth

Wahneta Population

Wahneta Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20264,319-49-1.12%
20254,368-48-1.09%

Median Age

Overall: 33.1 years
Female: 38.3 years
Male: 32.2 years

Wahneta Adults

There are 2,614 adults, (384 of whom are seniors) in Wahneta.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,968 (50.8%)
Male: 1,908 (49.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Wahneta includes 44.27% other race, 30.83% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race1,71644.27%
White1,19530.83%
Two or more races91623.63%
Black or African American310.8%
Native American180.46%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race1,71644.27%
Two or more races91623.63%
White1142.94%
Black or African American310.8%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,08127.89%
Native American180.46%

Wahneta Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Wahneta 's average per capita income is $26,974. Household income levels show a median of $46,598. The poverty rate stands at 24.17%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Families$48,353$48,162
Married Families$48,162-
Households$46,598$46,904
Non Families$24,741$37,649

$26,974

Average Income

$46,598

Median Household Income

24.17%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)