Wakulla County, FL population by race
The table below shows Wakulla County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,690 | 79.12% |
| Black or African American | 4,908 | 14.55% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 103 | 0.31% |
| Asian | 50 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 513 | 1.52% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,468 | 4.35% |
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Wakulla County population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Wakulla County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Wakulla County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Wakulla County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 79.12% are white, 14.55% are Black or African American, 0.31% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.15% are Asian, 1.52% are some other race and 4.35% are multiracial.
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Wakulla County, FL population by race.
The largest racial group in Wakulla County is White with a population of 26,690 (79.12% of the total population).
Wakulla County 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Wakulla County is White with a population of 26,690 (79.12% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1,468 (4.35% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Wakulla County, FL
By ethnicity, 1,438 (4.26% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 32,294 (95.74% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Wakulla County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 26,246 (81.27% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Wakulla County, FL Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Wakulla County's Non-Hispanic population.
Wakulla County Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 26,246 | 81.27% |
| Black or African American alone | 4,905 | 15.19% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 83 | 0.26% |
| Asian alone | 27 | 0.08% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 110 | 0.34% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 923 | 2.86% |
Among the Hispanic population in Wakulla County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 660 (45.90% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Wakulla County, FL Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Wakulla County's Hispanic population.
Wakulla County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 329 | 22.88% |
| Puerto Rican | 385 | 26.77% |
| Cuban | 64 | 4.45% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 660 | 45.90% |
Things to know
What percentage of Wakulla County, FL is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 4.26% of Wakulla County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Wakulla County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 660 (45.90% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Wakulla County, FL have?
Wakulla County, FL has 4,908 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 14.55% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Wakulla County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Wakulla County, FL?
With 95.74% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Wakulla County.
That being said, with a 14.55% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Wakulla County.
What is the majority race in Wakulla County, FL?
With a population of 26,690 (79.12% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Wakulla County.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Wakulla County, with 14.55% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates