Wewahitchka, FL Demographics

A map of Wewahitchka's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,604	1,772	85.1%	85.4%
Multiracial	131	96	7.0%	4.6%
Hispanic	52	35	2.8%	1.7%
Asian	42	4	2.2%	0.2%
Black	36	148	1.9%	7.1%
Native American/Other	19	19	1.0%	0.9%

Wewahitchka, Florida has an estimated population of 1,884, a decrease from the 2,074 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.1% White, 7.0% Multiracial, 2.8% Hispanic, 2.2% Asian, 1.9% Black, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wewahitchka, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wewahitchka has become slightly more 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 Wewahitchka, that probability was 26.2% in 2020 and 26.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wewahitchka is ranked the 693rd 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). Wewahitchka was ranked the 669th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wewahitchka's White Population

1,604 residents of Wewahitchka, or 85.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wewahitchka is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Wewahitchka ranks 202nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wewahitchka's White population has declined by an estimated 9.5%. White residents' share of Wewahitchka's population has remained roughly unchanged at 85.1%.

Wewahitchka is more White than neighboring Port St. Joe (81.4% White), and Blountstown (58.7% White). Wewahitchka is less White than neighboring Sumatra (100% White), Mexico Beach (95.5% White), and Lake Mystic (99.7% White).

Wewahitchka's Black Population

36 residents of Wewahitchka, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wewahitchka is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Wewahitchka ranks 414th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wewahitchka's Black population has declined by an estimated 75.7%. Black residents' share of Wewahitchka's population has decreased from 7.1% to 1.9%.

Wewahitchka is more Black than neighboring Sumatra (0% Black), and Lake Mystic (0% Black). Wewahitchka is less Black than neighboring Mexico Beach (2.6% Black), Port St. Joe (8.9% Black), and Blountstown (24.3% Black).

Wewahitchka's Asian Population

42 residents of Wewahitchka, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wewahitchka is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Wewahitchka ranks 866th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wewahitchka's Asian population has grown by an estimated 950.0%. Asian residents' share of Wewahitchka's population has increased from 0.2% to 2.2%.

Wewahitchka is more Asian than neighboring Sumatra (0% Asian), Mexico Beach (0.3% Asian), Port St. Joe (1.3% Asian), Lake Mystic (0% Asian), and Blountstown (0.4% Asian).

Wewahitchka's Hispanic Population

52 residents of Wewahitchka, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wewahitchka is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Wewahitchka ranks 934th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wewahitchka's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 48.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Wewahitchka's population has increased from 1.7% to 2.8%.

Wewahitchka is more Hispanic than neighboring Sumatra (0% Hispanic), Mexico Beach (0.2% Hispanic), and Lake Mystic (0% Hispanic). Wewahitchka is less Hispanic than neighboring Port St. Joe (4.6% Hispanic), and Blountstown (6% Hispanic).

Wewahitchka's Native American/Other Population

19 residents of Wewahitchka, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Wewahitchka is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Wewahitchka ranks 314th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wewahitchka's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Wewahitchka's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Wewahitchka is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sumatra (0% Native American/Other), Mexico Beach (0% Native American/Other), Port St. Joe (0% Native American/Other), and Lake Mystic (0% Native American/Other). Wewahitchka is less Native American/Other than neighboring Blountstown (2.6% Native American/Other).

Wewahitchka's Multiracial Population

131 residents of Wewahitchka, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wewahitchka is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Wewahitchka ranks 212th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wewahitchka's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 36.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Wewahitchka's population has increased from 4.6% to 7.0%.

Wewahitchka is more Multiracial than neighboring Sumatra (0% Multiracial), Mexico Beach (1.5% Multiracial), Port St. Joe (3.7% Multiracial), and Lake Mystic (0.3% Multiracial). Wewahitchka is less Multiracial than neighboring Blountstown (8.1% 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.