Welaka, FL Demographics

A map of Welaka's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	497	497	45.9%	69.6%
Black	402	123	37.2%	17.2%
Native American/Other	136	5	12.6%	0.7%
Hispanic	44	54	4.1%	7.6%
Multiracial	3	33	0.3%	4.6%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	0.3%

Welaka, Florida has an estimated population of 1,082, a dramatic increase from the 714 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 45.9% White, 37.2% Black, 12.6% Native American/Other, 4.1% Hispanic, 0.3% Multiracial, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Welaka, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Welaka has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Welaka, that probability was 47.8% in 2020 and 63.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Welaka is ranked the 771st 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). Welaka was ranked the 817th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Welaka's White Population

497 residents of Welaka, or 45.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Welaka is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Welaka ranks 458th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Welaka's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Welaka's population has decreased from 69.6% to 45.9%.

Welaka is more White than neighboring Palatka (38.6% White), and East Palatka (45.6% White). Welaka is less White than neighboring Pomona Park (70.5% White), Crescent City (46.9% White), and Lake Kerr (89.7% White).

Welaka's Black Population

402 residents of Welaka, or 37.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Welaka is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Welaka ranks 232nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Welaka's Black population has grown by an estimated 226.8%. Black residents' share of Welaka's population has increased from 17.2% to 37.2%.

Welaka is more Black than neighboring Pomona Park (1.1% Black), Crescent City (28.7% Black), and Lake Kerr (2.3% Black). Welaka is less Black than neighboring Palatka (46.5% Black), and East Palatka (38% Black).

Welaka's Asian Population

0 residents of Welaka, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Welaka is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Welaka ranks 829th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

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

Welaka is less Asian than neighboring Pomona Park (0.3% Asian), and Palatka (0.3% Asian).

Welaka's Hispanic Population

44 residents of Welaka, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Welaka is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Welaka ranks 632nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Welaka's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 18.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Welaka's population has decreased from 7.6% to 4.1%.

Welaka is less Hispanic than neighboring Pomona Park (22.4% Hispanic), Crescent City (21.8% Hispanic), Lake Kerr (5% Hispanic), Palatka (9.1% Hispanic), and East Palatka (10.7% Hispanic).

Welaka's Native American/Other Population

136 residents of Welaka, or 12.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Welaka is considerably higher than in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Welaka ranks 534th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Welaka's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 2620.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Welaka's population has increased from 0.7% to 12.6%.

Welaka is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pomona Park (0% Native American/Other), Crescent City (0% Native American/Other), Lake Kerr (0.2% Native American/Other), Palatka (0.5% Native American/Other), and East Palatka (0.3% Native American/Other).

Welaka's Multiracial Population

3 residents of Welaka, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Welaka is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Welaka ranks 213th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Welaka's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 90.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Welaka's population has decreased from 4.6% to 0.3%.

Welaka is less Multiracial than neighboring Pomona Park (5.8% Multiracial), Crescent City (2.6% Multiracial), Lake Kerr (2.8% Multiracial), Palatka (5.1% Multiracial), and East Palatka (5.4% 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.