Wakulla County's 2026 population is estimated at 38,401, reflecting a 1.7% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Wakulla County is the 48th largest county in Florida. The 2010 population was 30,824 and has grown 24.58% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.3 years
Female: 42.7 years
Male: 41.9 years
There are 28,073 adults, (5,841 of whom are seniors) in Wakulla County.
Female: 16,250 (45.9%)
Male: 19,137 (54.1%)
The racial composition of Wakulla County includes 77.83% White, 13.73% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,541 | 77.83% |
| Black or African American | 4,857 | 13.73% |
| Two or more races | 2,119 | 5.99% |
| Other race | 446 | 1.26% |
| Native American | 214 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 210 | 0.59% |
Wakulla County 's average per capita income is $50,568. Household income levels show a median of $81,895. The poverty rate stands at 6.69%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $106,759 | - |
| Families | $95,210 | $108,258 |
| Households | $81,895 | $95,556 |
| Non Families | $45,469 | $55,228 |
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