Wabasso, FL Demographics

A map of Wabasso's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	648	976	44.2%	60.0%
Black	444	398	30.3%	24.5%
Hispanic	220	142	15.0%	8.7%
Multiracial	155	61	10.6%	3.7%
Asian	0	28	0.0%	1.7%
Native American/Other	0	22	0.0%	1.4%

Wabasso, Florida has an estimated population of 1,467, a decrease from the 1,627 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 44.2% White, 30.3% Black, 15.0% Hispanic, 10.6% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wabasso, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wabasso has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Wabasso, that probability was 57.1% in 2020 and 68.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wabasso is ranked the 729th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. 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). Wabasso was ranked the 710th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wabasso's White Population

648 residents of Wabasso, or 44.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wabasso is lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Wabasso ranks 579th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wabasso's White population has declined by an estimated 33.6%. White residents' share of Wabasso's population has decreased from 60.0% to 44.2%.

Wabasso is less White than neighboring Orchid (95.5% White), Winter Beach (67.8% White), Wabasso Beach (96.3% White), Windsor (100% White), and Sebastian (80.1% White).

Wabasso's Black Population

444 residents of Wabasso, or 30.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wabasso is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Wabasso ranks 151st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wabasso's Black population has grown by an estimated 11.6%. Black residents' share of Wabasso's population has increased from 24.5% to 30.3%.

Wabasso is more Black than neighboring Orchid (1.6% Black), Winter Beach (5.4% Black), Wabasso Beach (0% Black), Windsor (0% Black), and Sebastian (2.1% Black).

Wabasso's Asian Population

0 residents of Wabasso, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wabasso is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Wabasso ranks 375th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wabasso's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Wabasso's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.0%.

Wabasso is less Asian than neighboring Winter Beach (0.5% Asian), and Sebastian (1.8% Asian).

Wabasso's Hispanic Population

220 residents of Wabasso, or 15.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wabasso is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Wabasso ranks 580th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wabasso's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 54.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Wabasso's population has increased from 8.7% to 15.0%.

Wabasso is more Hispanic than neighboring Orchid (2% Hispanic), Winter Beach (14% Hispanic), Wabasso Beach (1% Hispanic), Windsor (0% Hispanic), and Sebastian (13.3% Hispanic).

Wabasso's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Wabasso, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Wabasso is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Wabasso ranks 98th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wabasso's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wabasso's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.0%.

Wabasso is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sebastian (0.8% Native American/Other).

Wabasso's Multiracial Population

155 residents of Wabasso, or 10.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wabasso is higher than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Wabasso ranks 454th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wabasso's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 154.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Wabasso's population has increased from 3.7% to 10.6%.

Wabasso is more Multiracial than neighboring Orchid (0.9% Multiracial), Wabasso Beach (2.7% Multiracial), Windsor (0% Multiracial), and Sebastian (1.9% Multiracial). Wabasso is less Multiracial than neighboring Winter Beach (12.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.