Wauchula, FL Demographics

A map of Wauchula's Population by Race

Wauchula, Florida had a population of 4,900 in 2020. It was 41.0% White, 7.3% Black, 0.8% Asian, 48.7% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 2.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Wauchula, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 955 places in Florida, Wauchula is the 487th 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).

Wauchula's White Population

2,008 residents of Wauchula identify as White, or 41.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Wauchula slightly less than the White share of the population of Florida (51.5% White). Of the 955 places in Florida, Wauchula is ranked #740 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Wauchula is more White than neighboring Zolfo Springs (28.7% White), and Bowling Green (30.5% White). Wauchula is less White than neighboring Ona (49.7% White), Fort Green Springs (86.3% White), and Fort Green (70.5% White).

Wauchula's Black Population

358 residents of Wauchula identify as Black, or 7.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Wauchula slightly less than the Black share of the population of Florida (14.5% Black). Of the 955 places in Florida, Wauchula is ranked #406 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Wauchula is more Black than neighboring Zolfo Springs (2.9% Black), Ona (6% Black), Fort Green Springs (0% Black), and Fort Green (0% Black). Wauchula is less Black than neighboring Bowling Green (9.2% Black).

Wauchula's Asian Population

41 residents of Wauchula identify as Asian, or 0.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Wauchula roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Florida (2.9% Asian). Of the 955 places in Florida, Wauchula is ranked #622 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Wauchula is more Asian than neighboring Zolfo Springs (0.5% Asian), Bowling Green (0.1% Asian), Ona (0% Asian), and Fort Green Springs (0.5% Asian). Wauchula is less Asian than neighboring Fort Green (2.6% Asian).

Wauchula's Hispanic Population

2,385 residents of Wauchula identify as Hispanic, or 48.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Wauchula considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Florida (26.5% Hispanic). Of the 955 places in Florida, Wauchula is ranked #94 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Wauchula is more Hispanic than neighboring Ona (40.2% Hispanic), Fort Green Springs (11.6% Hispanic), and Fort Green (21.8% Hispanic). Wauchula is less Hispanic than neighboring Zolfo Springs (65.3% Hispanic), and Bowling Green (58.5% Hispanic).

Wauchula's Native American/Other Population

11 residents of Wauchula 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 Wauchula roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Florida (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 955 places in Florida, Wauchula is ranked #880 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Wauchula is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ona (0% Native American/Other). Wauchula is less Native American/Other than neighboring Zolfo Springs (0.3% Native American/Other), Bowling Green (0.4% Native American/Other), Fort Green Springs (0.5% Native American/Other), and Fort Green (2.6% Native American/Other).

Wauchula's Multiracial Population

97 residents of Wauchula identify as Multiracial, or 2.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Wauchula roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Florida (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 955 places in Florida, Wauchula is ranked #798 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Wauchula is more Multiracial than neighboring Bowling Green (1.4% Multiracial), and Fort Green Springs (1.1% Multiracial). Wauchula is less Multiracial than neighboring Zolfo Springs (2.2% Multiracial), Ona (4% Multiracial), and Fort Green (2.6% Multiracial).

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