Welaka, FL Demographics
A map of Welaka's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 497 | 69.6% |
Black | 123 | 17.2% |
Hispanic | 54 | 7.6% |
Multiracial | 33 | 4.6% |
Native American/Other | 5 | 0.7% |
Asian | 2 | 0.3% |
Welaka, Florida had a population of 714 in 2020. It was 69.6% White, 17.2% Black, 0.3% Asian, 7.6% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 4.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Welaka, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 955 places in Florida, Welaka is the 817th 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).
Welaka's White Population
497 residents of Welaka identify as White, or 69.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Welaka larger than the White share of the population of Florida (51.5% White). Of the 955 places in Florida, Welaka is ranked #457 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Welaka is more White than neighboring Pomona Park (66.1% White), Crescent City (46.2% White), Palatka (37.9% White), and East Palatka (64.9% White). Welaka is less White than neighboring Lake Kerr (92% White).
Welaka's Black Population
123 residents of Welaka identify as Black, or 17.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Welaka roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Florida (14.5% Black). Of the 955 places in Florida, Welaka is ranked #232 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Welaka is more Black than neighboring Pomona Park (7.4% Black), and Lake Kerr (0.1% Black). Welaka is less Black than neighboring Crescent City (28.2% Black), Palatka (49.4% Black), and East Palatka (25.4% Black).
Welaka's Asian Population
2 residents of Welaka identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Welaka roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Florida (2.9% Asian). Of the 955 places in Florida, Welaka is ranked #814 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Welaka is more Asian than neighboring Lake Kerr (0.2% Asian). Welaka is less Asian than neighboring Crescent City (0.9% Asian), and Palatka (0.8% Asian).
Welaka's Hispanic Population
54 residents of Welaka identify as Hispanic, or 7.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Welaka less than the Hispanic share of the population of Florida (26.5% Hispanic). Of the 955 places in Florida, Welaka is ranked #631 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Welaka is more Hispanic than neighboring Lake Kerr (2.1% Hispanic), and East Palatka (7.2% Hispanic). Welaka is less Hispanic than neighboring Pomona Park (20.3% Hispanic), Crescent City (20.8% Hispanic), and Palatka (7.7% Hispanic).
Welaka's Native American/Other Population
5 residents of Welaka identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Welaka roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Florida (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 955 places in Florida, Welaka is ranked #467 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Welaka is more Native American/Other than neighboring Crescent City (0.5% Native American/Other), and East Palatka (0.3% Native American/Other). Welaka is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pomona Park (1.7% Native American/Other), Lake Kerr (1% Native American/Other), and Palatka (0.9% Native American/Other).
Welaka's Multiracial Population
33 residents of Welaka identify as Multiracial, or 4.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Welaka roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Florida (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 955 places in Florida, Welaka is ranked #205 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Welaka is more Multiracial than neighboring Pomona Park (4.3% Multiracial), Crescent City (3.4% Multiracial), Palatka (3.2% Multiracial), and East Palatka (2% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.