Wahneta, FL Demographics

A map of Wahneta's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	2,777	2,828	71.6%	64.1%
White	1,081	1,341	27.9%	30.4%
Native American/Other	18	9	0.5%	0.2%
Black	0	158	0.0%	3.6%
Asian	0	7	0.0%	0.2%
Multiracial	0	66	0.0%	1.5%

Wahneta, Florida has an estimated population of 3,876, a large decrease from the 4,409 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.6% Hispanic, 27.9% White, 0.5% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wahneta, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wahneta has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less 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 Wahneta, that probability was 49.5% in 2020 and 40.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wahneta is ranked the 539th 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). Wahneta was ranked the 505th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wahneta's White Population

1,081 residents of Wahneta, or 27.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wahneta is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Wahneta ranks 808th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wahneta's White population has declined by an estimated 19.4%. White residents' share of Wahneta's population has decreased from 30.4% to 27.9%.

Wahneta is less White than neighboring Eagle Lake (49.5% White), Winter Haven (41.5% White), Cypress Gardens (67.6% White), Jan Phyl Village (53% White), and Inwood (33.6% White).

Wahneta's Black Population

0 residents of Wahneta, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wahneta is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Wahneta ranks 573rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wahneta's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Wahneta's population has decreased from 3.6% to 0.0%.

Wahneta is less Black than neighboring Eagle Lake (14.7% Black), Winter Haven (27.8% Black), Cypress Gardens (4.9% Black), Jan Phyl Village (24.9% Black), and Inwood (26.5% Black).

Wahneta's Asian Population

0 residents of Wahneta, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wahneta is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Wahneta ranks 872nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wahneta's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Wahneta's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Wahneta is less Asian than neighboring Eagle Lake (0.4% Asian), Winter Haven (1.6% Asian), Cypress Gardens (1.4% Asian), Jan Phyl Village (1% Asian), and Inwood (0.1% Asian).

Wahneta's Hispanic Population

2,777 residents of Wahneta, or 71.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wahneta is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Wahneta ranks 56th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wahneta's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 1.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Wahneta's population has increased from 64.1% to 71.6%.

Wahneta is more Hispanic than neighboring Eagle Lake (32% Hispanic), Winter Haven (24.4% Hispanic), Cypress Gardens (22.8% Hispanic), Jan Phyl Village (18.1% Hispanic), and Inwood (35.9% Hispanic).

Wahneta's Native American/Other Population

18 residents of Wahneta, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Wahneta is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Wahneta ranks 894th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wahneta's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wahneta's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Wahneta is more Native American/Other than neighboring Eagle Lake (0.3% Native American/Other), and Cypress Gardens (0.2% Native American/Other). Wahneta is less Native American/Other than neighboring Winter Haven (0.9% Native American/Other), Jan Phyl Village (0.8% Native American/Other), and Inwood (0.9% Native American/Other).

Wahneta's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Wahneta, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wahneta is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Wahneta ranks 861st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wahneta's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Wahneta's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.0%.

Wahneta is less Multiracial than neighboring Eagle Lake (3.1% Multiracial), Winter Haven (3.8% Multiracial), Cypress Gardens (3.1% Multiracial), Jan Phyl Village (2.3% Multiracial), and Inwood (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.