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Wauchula, FL

Total Population
13,678
Median Household Income
$40,625
Median Home Value
$120,200
Median Rent
$911

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$40,625
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$120,200
100.3% above state median
Rent
$911
100% above state median
Median Age
35.3 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Wauchula, FL

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Unemployment rate of 8.9% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 29.1% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$40,625
-45.9% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-27,939,717
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.71 people

Total Households
4,880
Family Households
46.8%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Agriculture
18.6%
#2 Industry
Education
17.9%
#3 Industry
Construction
15.8%
Total Employed Residents:3,241

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
2.1%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
10.1%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
0.3%
15 workers
Public Transit
0.4%
19 workers
Total Commuting Workers:4,807
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
91.1%
4,929 employed
Labor Force
5,408
479 unemployed
Median Age
35.3 years
Per Capita Income
$27,183
Poverty Rate
29.1%