Wedgefield, FL Demographics

A map of Wedgefield's Population by Race

Wedgefield, Florida has an estimated population of 8,851, a large increase from the 8,017 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 51.7% White, 24.5% Hispanic, 10.7% Black, 5.5% Asian, 4.3% Native American/Other, and 3.3% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wedgefield, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wedgefield has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly 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 Wedgefield, that probability was 64.1% in 2020 and 65.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wedgefield is ranked the 367th 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). Wedgefield was ranked the 373rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wedgefield's White Population

4,572 residents of Wedgefield, or 51.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wedgefield is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Wedgefield ranks 661st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wedgefield's White population has grown by an estimated 10.7%. White residents' share of Wedgefield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 51.7%.

Wedgefield is more White than neighboring Bithlo (50.6% White), and Alafaya (40.5% White). Wedgefield is less White than neighboring Christmas (82.9% White), Lake Mary Jane (92.3% White), and Chuluota (63.3% White).

Wedgefield's Black Population

943 residents of Wedgefield, or 10.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wedgefield is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Wedgefield ranks 354th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wedgefield's Black population has grown by an estimated 23.9%. Black residents' share of Wedgefield's population has increased from 9.5% to 10.7%.

Wedgefield is more Black than neighboring Christmas (0% Black), Alafaya (10.3% Black), Lake Mary Jane (0% Black), and Chuluota (0.1% Black). Wedgefield is less Black than neighboring Bithlo (13.7% Black).

Wedgefield's Asian Population

491 residents of Wedgefield, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wedgefield is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Wedgefield ranks 62nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wedgefield's Asian population has grown by an estimated 18.3%. Asian residents' share of Wedgefield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.5%.

Wedgefield is more Asian than neighboring Bithlo (3.9% Asian), Christmas (0% Asian), Lake Mary Jane (1.5% Asian), and Chuluota (0% Asian). Wedgefield is less Asian than neighboring Alafaya (6.8% Asian).

Wedgefield's Hispanic Population

2,172 residents of Wedgefield, or 24.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wedgefield is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Wedgefield ranks 217th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wedgefield's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 3.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Wedgefield's population has decreased from 28.2% to 24.5%.

Wedgefield is more Hispanic than neighboring Bithlo (23.8% Hispanic), Christmas (15.4% Hispanic), and Lake Mary Jane (5.1% Hispanic). Wedgefield is less Hispanic than neighboring Alafaya (36.5% Hispanic), and Chuluota (29.7% Hispanic).

Wedgefield's Native American/Other Population

383 residents of Wedgefield, or 4.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Wedgefield is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Wedgefield ranks 192nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wedgefield's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 335.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wedgefield's population has increased from 1.1% to 4.3%.

Wedgefield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bithlo (0.6% Native American/Other), Christmas (0% Native American/Other), Alafaya (0.7% Native American/Other), Lake Mary Jane (1.1% Native American/Other), and Chuluota (3.2% Native American/Other).

Wedgefield's Multiracial Population

290 residents of Wedgefield, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wedgefield is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Wedgefield ranks 233rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wedgefield's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 20.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Wedgefield's population has decreased from 4.5% to 3.3%.

Wedgefield is more Multiracial than neighboring Christmas (1.7% Multiracial), and Lake Mary Jane (0% Multiracial). Wedgefield is less Multiracial than neighboring Bithlo (7.3% Multiracial), Alafaya (5.3% Multiracial), and Chuluota (3.7% 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.