Wakulla County, FL

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Population

31,586

0.869% growth

Poverty Rate

12.6%


Median Age

40.7


Median Household Income

$57,866

7% growth

Number of Employees

13,589

1.21% growth

Median Property Value

$133,700

1.67% growth

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Housing & Living

About

In 2017, Wakulla County, FL had a population of 31.6k people with a median age of 40.7 and a median household income of $57,866. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Wakulla County, FL grew from 31,314 to 31,586, a 0.869% increase and its median household income grew from $54,078 to $57,866, a 7% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Wakulla County, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (79.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (14.9%), White (Hispanic) (2.89%), Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (1.43%), and Some Other Race (Hispanic) (0.488%). N/A% of the people in Wakulla County, FL speak a non-English language, and 99.2% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in Wakulla County, FL is $133,700, and the homeownership rate is 80.4%. Most people in Wakulla County, FL commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 31.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Wakulla County, FL is 2 cars per household.

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COVID-19

Total Confirmed Cases by Date

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Impact on Employment

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Community Mobility

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Economy

The economy of Wakulla County, FL employs 13.6k people. The largest industries in Wakulla County, FL are Public Administration (2,512 people), Educational Services (1,458 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,424 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($61,091), Wholesale Trade ($52,847), and Utilities ($52,303).

Median household income in Wakulla County, FL is $57,866. Males in Wakulla County, FL have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,078. The income inequality in Wakulla County, FL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$57,866

2017 value

± $4,026

7%

1 Year Growth

± 9.07%

Households in Wakulla County, FL have a median annual income of $57,866, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $54,078 in 2016, which represents a 7% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$58,931

Average Male Salary

± $842

$44,078

Average Female Salary

± $574

In 2017, full-time male employees in Florida made 1.34 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Florida by number of full-time employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $54,227 ± $3,227

  2. Alaska Native

    $50,175 ± $47,169

  3. White

    $47,927 ± $556

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Florida workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.08 times more than Alaska Native workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Wakulla County, FL is from Florida.

0.473

2017 Wage GINI

0.471

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Florida was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.259% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Florida across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 102.03

  2. Census Tract 102.01

  3. Census Tract 102.02

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Wakulla County, FL was Census Tract 102.03 with a value of $63,284, followed by Census Tract 102.01 and Census Tract 102.02, with respective values of $60,433 and $57,986.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Wakulla County, FL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

12.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Wakulla County, FL (3.54k out of 28k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 55 - 64.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    3,045 ± 459

  2. Black

    360 ± 181

  3. Two Or More

    135 ± 178

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Wakulla County, FL is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

13.6k

2017 Value

± 957

1.21%

1 Year growth

± 10.1%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Wakulla County, FL grew at a rate of 1.21%, from 13.4k employees to 13.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Wakulla County, FL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,173 people), Management Occupations (1,589 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,288 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Wakulla County, FL.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Wakulla County, FL, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,173 people), Management Occupations (1,589 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,288 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Wakulla County, FL has an unusually high number of residents working as Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (2.76 times higher than expected), Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (2.03 times), and Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (1.97 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Wakulla County, FL, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($65,946), Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($65,346), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($64,375).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

13.6k

2017 Value

± 957

1.21%

1 Year growth

± 10.1%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Wakulla County, FL grew at a rate of 1.21%, from 13.4k employees to 13.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Wakulla County, FL, are Public Administration (2,512 people), Educational Services (1,458 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,424 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Wakulla County, FL, though some of these residents may live in Wakulla County, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Wakulla County, FL, by number of employees, are Public Administration (2,512 people), Educational Services (1,458 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,424 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Wakulla County, FL has an unusually high number of Public Administration (3.96 times higher than expected), Utilities (2.66 times), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (1.31 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Wakulla County, FL, by median earnings, are Information ($61,091), Wholesale Trade ($52,847), and Utilities ($52,303).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Mixed freight

    $63.5B

  2. Pharmaceuticals

    $51.6B

  3. Electronics

    $41.8B

In 2015, the top outbound Florida product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $63.5B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($51.6B) and Electronics ($41.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Florida products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$497B

2020 Value

$714B

Projected 2045 Value

43.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound Florida trade was $497B. This is expected to increase 43.6% to $714B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Florida trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. Georgia

    $19.5B

  2. Texas

    $16.6B

  3. California

    $11.5B

In 2015, the top outbound Florida domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $19.5B, followed by Texas with $16.6B and California and $11.5B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Florida shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

88.7% of the population of Wakulla County, FL has health coverage, with 48.4% on employee plans, 13.2% on Medicaid, 11.4% on Medicare, 12.6% on non-group plans, and 3.15% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the county of Wakulla County, FL was $8,076 in 2014. This is a 5.05% increase from the previous year ($7,688).

Primary care physicians in Wakulla County, FL see 3504 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.344% increase from the previous year (3492 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 7973 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 2658 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Gadsden County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (16.9%). Additionally, Liberty County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.6%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

3,504 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Wakulla County, FL see an average of 3,504 patients per year. This represents a 0.344% increase from the previous year (3,492 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Wakulla County, FL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$8,076

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,606

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,175

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$12,229

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Florida (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.05%, from $7,688 to $8,076.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

11.3%

Uninsured

48.4%

Employer Coverage

13.2%

Medicaid

11.4%

Medicare

12.6%

Non-Group

3.15%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Wakulla County, FL declined by 5.48% from 11.9% to 11.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Wakulla County, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Gadsden County

    16.9% prevalence

  2. Madison County

    15.8% prevalence

  3. Taylor County

    15.5% prevalence

Gadsden County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Florida, at 16.9%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Florida by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Wakulla County, FL is home to a population of 31.6k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2017, 1.77% of Wakulla County, FL residents were born outside of the country (559 people).

In 2017, there were 5.32 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (25.1k people) in Wakulla County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.71k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 912 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Age

Age by Nativity

41

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.5

53

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2.6

In 2017, the median age of all people in Wakulla County, FL was 40.7. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 41, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 53. But people in Wakulla County, FL are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Wakulla County, FL residents was 40.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

1.77%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

559 people

1.97%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

617 people

As of 2017, 1.77% of Wakulla County, FL residents (559 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Wakulla County, FL was 1.97%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Cuba

    951,787 ± 23,383 people

  2. Haiti

    321,904 ± 13,819 people

  3. Mexico

    272,262 ± 12,724 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 951,787 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 321,904 and Mexico with 272,262.

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Citizenship

99.2%

2017 Citizenship

99%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 99.2% of Wakulla County, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Wakulla County, FL was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Wakulla County, FL

  1. White (Non-Hispanic)

    25.1k ± 3

  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)

    4.71k ± 215

  3. White (Hispanic)

    912 ± 84

In 2017, there were 5.32 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (25.1k people) in Wakulla County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.71k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 912 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 7 races represented in Wakulla County, FL as a share of the total population.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    857 ± 219

  2. Gulf War (1990s)

    514 ± 172

  3. Gulf War (2001-)

    450 ± 189

Wakulla County, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.67 times greater than any other conflict.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Wakulla County, FL was $133,700 in 2017, which is 0.582 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $131,500 to $133,700, a 1.67% increase. The homeownership rate in Wakulla County, FL is 80.4%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Wakulla County, FL have an average commute time of 31.7 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Wakulla County, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$133,700

2017 Median

± $8,132

$131,500

2016 Median

± $8,508

In 2017, the median property value in Wakulla County, FL grew to to $133,700 from the previous year's value of $131,500.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Wakulla County, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Wakulla County, FL the largest share of households have a property value in the $150k - $175k range.

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Household Income

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$57,866

Median Household Income

± $4,026

11.1k

Number of Households

± 854

In 2017, the median household income of the 11.1k households in Wakulla County, FL grew to $57,866 from the previous year's value of $54,078.

The following chart displays the households in Wakulla County, FL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Wakulla County, FL distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Wakulla County, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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Rent vs Own

80.4%

2017 Homeownership

75.6%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 80.4% of the housing units in Wakulla County, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.6%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Wakulla County, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Commute Time

31.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Wakulla County, FL have a longer commute time (31.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 2.55% of the workforce in Wakulla County, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    84.6%

  2. Carpooled

    10.1%

  3. Worked At Home

    3.17%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Wakulla County, FL was Drove Alone (84.6%), followed by those who Carpooled (10.1%) and those who Worked At Home (3.17%).

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Wakulla County, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Wakulla County, FL have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

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