Wahneta, FL Demographics

A map of Wahneta's Population by Race

Wahneta, Florida had a population of 4,409 in 2020. It was 30.4% White, 3.6% Black, 0.2% Asian, 64.1% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 1.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Wahneta, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 955 places in Florida, Wahneta is the 505th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Wahneta's White Population

1,341 residents of Wahneta identify as White, or 30.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Wahneta considerably less than the White share of the population of Florida (51.5% White). Of the 955 places in Florida, Wahneta is ranked #808 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Wahneta is less White than neighboring Eagle Lake (55.3% White), Winter Haven (45.6% White), Cypress Gardens (73.9% White), Jan Phyl Village (53.1% White), and Inwood (41.4% White).

Wahneta's Black Population

158 residents of Wahneta identify as Black, or 3.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Wahneta slightly less than the Black share of the population of Florida (14.5% Black). Of the 955 places in Florida, Wahneta is ranked #569 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Wahneta is less Black than neighboring Eagle Lake (14.1% Black), Winter Haven (24.6% Black), Cypress Gardens (6% Black), Jan Phyl Village (19.1% Black), and Inwood (30.1% Black).

Wahneta's Asian Population

7 residents of Wahneta identify as Asian, or 0.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Wahneta roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Florida (2.9% Asian). Of the 955 places in Florida, Wahneta is ranked #844 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Wahneta is less Asian than neighboring Eagle Lake (1.7% Asian), Winter Haven (2.5% Asian), Cypress Gardens (2.7% Asian), Jan Phyl Village (1.2% Asian), and Inwood (0.8% Asian).

Wahneta's Hispanic Population

2,828 residents of Wahneta identify as Hispanic, or 64.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Wahneta considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Florida (26.5% Hispanic). Of the 955 places in Florida, Wahneta is ranked #56 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Wahneta is more Hispanic than neighboring Eagle Lake (23.9% Hispanic), Winter Haven (23.4% Hispanic), Cypress Gardens (13.4% Hispanic), Jan Phyl Village (22.5% Hispanic), and Inwood (23.2% Hispanic).

Wahneta's Native American/Other Population

9 residents of Wahneta identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Wahneta roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Florida (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 955 places in Florida, Wahneta is ranked #880 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Wahneta is less Native American/Other than neighboring Eagle Lake (1.2% Native American/Other), Winter Haven (0.8% Native American/Other), Cypress Gardens (0.8% Native American/Other), Jan Phyl Village (0.7% Native American/Other), and Inwood (0.7% Native American/Other).

Wahneta's Multiracial Population

66 residents of Wahneta identify as Multiracial, or 1.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Wahneta roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Florida (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 955 places in Florida, Wahneta is ranked #854 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Wahneta is less Multiracial than neighboring Eagle Lake (3.9% Multiracial), Winter Haven (3.1% Multiracial), Cypress Gardens (3.3% Multiracial), Jan Phyl Village (3.4% Multiracial), and Inwood (3.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.