Wauchula, FL Demographics

A map of Wauchula's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	2,927	2,385	59.4%	48.7%
White	1,798	2,008	36.5%	41.0%
Black	101	358	2.0%	7.3%
Multiracial	101	97	2.0%	2.0%
Asian	0	41	0.0%	0.8%
Native American/Other	0	11	0.0%	0.2%

Wauchula, Florida has an estimated population of 4,927, a less than 1% change from the 4,900 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.4% Hispanic, 36.5% White, 2.0% Black, 2.0% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wauchula, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wauchula 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 Wauchula, that probability was 58.9% in 2020 and 51.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wauchula is ranked the 487th 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). Wauchula was ranked the 487th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wauchula's White Population

1,798 residents of Wauchula, or 36.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wauchula is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Wauchula ranks 740th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wauchula's White population has declined by an estimated 10.5%. White residents' share of Wauchula's population has decreased from 41.0% to 36.5%.

Wauchula is more White than neighboring Zolfo Springs (20.7% White), and Bowling Green (33.2% White). Wauchula is less White than neighboring Ona (90.9% White), Fort Green Springs (76% White), and Fort Green (100% White).

Wauchula's Black Population

101 residents of Wauchula, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wauchula is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Wauchula ranks 406th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wauchula's Black population has declined by an estimated 71.8%. Black residents' share of Wauchula's population has decreased from 7.3% to 2.0%.

Wauchula is more Black than neighboring Fort Green Springs (0% Black), and Fort Green (0% Black). Wauchula is less Black than neighboring Zolfo Springs (11.1% Black), Bowling Green (7% Black), and Ona (9.1% Black).

Wauchula's Asian Population

0 residents of Wauchula, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wauchula is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Wauchula ranks 624th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wauchula's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Wauchula's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Wauchula is less Asian than neighboring Zolfo Springs (2.3% Asian).

Wauchula's Hispanic Population

2,927 residents of Wauchula, or 59.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wauchula is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Wauchula ranks 94th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wauchula's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 22.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Wauchula's population has increased from 48.7% to 59.4%.

Wauchula is more Hispanic than neighboring Bowling Green (53.8% Hispanic), Ona (0% Hispanic), Fort Green Springs (24% Hispanic), and Fort Green (0% Hispanic). Wauchula is less Hispanic than neighboring Zolfo Springs (63.9% Hispanic).

Wauchula's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Wauchula, 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 Wauchula is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Wauchula ranks 888th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wauchula's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wauchula's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Wauchula's Multiracial Population

101 residents of Wauchula, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wauchula is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Wauchula ranks 806th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wauchula's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 4.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Wauchula's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.0%.

Wauchula is more Multiracial than neighboring Ona (0% Multiracial), Fort Green Springs (0% Multiracial), and Fort Green (0% Multiracial). Wauchula is less Multiracial than neighboring Bowling Green (6.1% 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.