Wimauma, FL Demographics

A map of Wimauma's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	7,052	5,818	46.2%	61.5%
White	3,868	2,151	25.3%	22.7%
Black	2,628	1,118	17.2%	11.8%
Multiracial	1,149	181	7.5%	1.9%
Native American/Other	310	82	2.0%	0.9%
Asian	259	117	1.7%	1.2%

Wimauma, Florida has an estimated population of 15,266, a dramatic increase from the 9,467 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 46.2% Hispanic, 25.3% White, 17.2% Black, 7.5% Multiracial, 2.0% Native American/Other, and 1.7% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wimauma, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wimauma has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Wimauma, that probability was 55.6% in 2020 and 68.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wimauma is ranked the 261st 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). Wimauma was ranked the 350th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wimauma's White Population

3,868 residents of Wimauma, or 25.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wimauma is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Wimauma ranks 834th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wimauma's White population has grown by an estimated 79.8%. White residents' share of Wimauma's population has increased from 22.7% to 25.3%.

Wimauma is less White than neighboring Sun City Center (70.8% White), Balm (37.3% White), Apollo Beach (55.8% White), Ruskin (35.3% White), and Riverview (43.8% White).

Wimauma's Black Population

2,628 residents of Wimauma, or 17.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wimauma is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Wimauma ranks 302nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wimauma's Black population has grown by an estimated 135.1%. Black residents' share of Wimauma's population has increased from 11.8% to 17.2%.

Wimauma is more Black than neighboring Sun City Center (13.6% Black), and Apollo Beach (15.2% Black). Wimauma is less Black than neighboring Balm (28.6% Black), Ruskin (24.2% Black), and Riverview (21.8% Black).

Wimauma's Asian Population

259 residents of Wimauma, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wimauma is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Wimauma ranks 508th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wimauma's Asian population has grown by an estimated 121.4%. Asian residents' share of Wimauma's population has increased from 1.2% to 1.7%.

Wimauma is more Asian than neighboring Sun City Center (1.3% Asian). Wimauma is less Asian than neighboring Balm (7.3% Asian), Apollo Beach (2% Asian), and Riverview (4.8% Asian).

Wimauma's Hispanic Population

7,052 residents of Wimauma, or 46.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wimauma is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Wimauma ranks 60th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wimauma's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 21.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Wimauma's population has decreased from 61.5% to 46.2%.

Wimauma is more Hispanic than neighboring Sun City Center (11.8% Hispanic), Balm (23.3% Hispanic), Apollo Beach (17.9% Hispanic), Ruskin (33.6% Hispanic), and Riverview (24.5% Hispanic).

Wimauma's Native American/Other Population

310 residents of Wimauma, or 2.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Wimauma is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Wimauma ranks 354th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wimauma's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 278.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wimauma's population has increased from 0.9% to 2.0%.

Wimauma is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sun City Center (1.2% Native American/Other), Balm (0% Native American/Other), Apollo Beach (0.4% Native American/Other), Ruskin (0.8% Native American/Other), and Riverview (0.5% Native American/Other).

Wimauma's Multiracial Population

1,149 residents of Wimauma, or 7.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wimauma is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Wimauma ranks 820th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wimauma's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 534.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Wimauma's population has increased from 1.9% to 7.5%.

Wimauma is more Multiracial than neighboring Sun City Center (1.4% Multiracial), Balm (3.6% Multiracial), Ruskin (4.3% Multiracial), and Riverview (4.5% Multiracial). Wimauma is less Multiracial than neighboring Apollo Beach (8.6% 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.