Wewahitchka, FL Demographics

A map of Wewahitchka's Population by Race

Wewahitchka, Florida had a population of 2,074 in 2020. It was 85.4% White, 7.1% Black, 0.2% Asian, 1.7% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 4.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Wewahitchka, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 955 places in Florida, Wewahitchka is the 669th 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).

Wewahitchka's White Population

1,772 residents of Wewahitchka identify as White, or 85.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Wewahitchka considerably larger than the White share of the population of Florida (51.5% White). Of the 955 places in Florida, Wewahitchka is ranked #202 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Wewahitchka is more White than neighboring Port St. Joe (65.8% White), and Blountstown (63.5% White). Wewahitchka is less White than neighboring Sumatra (97.3% White), Mexico Beach (90.4% White), and Lake Mystic (85.7% White).

Wewahitchka's Black Population

148 residents of Wewahitchka identify as Black, or 7.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Wewahitchka slightly less than the Black share of the population of Florida (14.5% Black). Of the 955 places in Florida, Wewahitchka is ranked #413 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Wewahitchka is more Black than neighboring Sumatra (0.5% Black), Mexico Beach (1% Black), and Lake Mystic (1.4% Black). Wewahitchka is less Black than neighboring Port St. Joe (23.3% Black), and Blountstown (23.8% Black).

Wewahitchka's Asian Population

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

Wewahitchka is more Asian than neighboring Sumatra (0% Asian). Wewahitchka is less Asian than neighboring Mexico Beach (0.7% Asian), Port St. Joe (0.7% Asian), Lake Mystic (0.6% Asian), and Blountstown (0.4% Asian).

Wewahitchka's Hispanic Population

35 residents of Wewahitchka identify as Hispanic, or 1.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Wewahitchka considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of Florida (26.5% Hispanic). Of the 955 places in Florida, Wewahitchka is ranked #930 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Wewahitchka is more Hispanic than neighboring Sumatra (1.6% Hispanic). Wewahitchka is less Hispanic than neighboring Mexico Beach (3.8% Hispanic), Port St. Joe (5.1% Hispanic), Lake Mystic (5.7% Hispanic), and Blountstown (4.9% Hispanic).

Wewahitchka's Native American/Other Population

19 residents of Wewahitchka identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Wewahitchka roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Florida (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 955 places in Florida, Wewahitchka is ranked #285 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Wewahitchka is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sumatra (0% Native American/Other), Mexico Beach (0.1% Native American/Other), Port St. Joe (0.7% Native American/Other), and Blountstown (0.7% Native American/Other). Wewahitchka is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Mystic (1.2% Native American/Other).

Wewahitchka's Multiracial Population

96 residents of Wewahitchka identify as Multiracial, or 4.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Wewahitchka roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Florida (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 955 places in Florida, Wewahitchka is ranked #205 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Wewahitchka is more Multiracial than neighboring Sumatra (0.5% Multiracial), Mexico Beach (4% Multiracial), and Port St. Joe (4.3% Multiracial). Wewahitchka is less Multiracial than neighboring Lake Mystic (5.5% Multiracial), and Blountstown (6.8% Multiracial).

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