North Weeki Wachee, Florida facts for kids
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North Weeki Wachee, Florida
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Location in Hernando County and the state of Florida
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| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Hernando |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.58 sq mi (40.36 km2) |
| • Land | 14.42 sq mi (37.35 km2) |
| • Water | 1.16 sq mi (3.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,131 |
| • Density | 633.26/sq mi (244.50/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 12-49905 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403357 |
North Weeki Wachee is a special kind of community in Hernando County, Florida, United States. It's called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but doesn't have its own local government.
In 2010, about 8,524 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown to 9,131 people.
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Where is North Weeki Wachee?
North Weeki Wachee is found in the western part of Hernando County, Florida. Its exact location is 28°32′36″N 82°33′36″W / 28.54333°N 82.56000°W.
It shares borders with other communities to the south. These include High Point, Spring Hill, and Weeki Wachee.
Roads and Travel
A main road, U.S. Route 19, goes through North Weeki Wachee. If you drive north on this road, you'll reach Homosassa Springs in about 18 miles. Driving south for about 15 miles takes you to Hudson.
Another important road, State Road 50, runs along part of the southern edge of the community. This road goes east for about 11 miles to Brooksville. Brooksville is the main town and county seat of Hernando County.
Land and Water Area
North Weeki Wachee covers a total area of about 39.8 square kilometers (15.4 square miles). Most of this area is land, which is about 36.3 square kilometers (14.0 square miles). The rest, about 3.5 square kilometers (1.4 square miles), is water.
Who Lives in North Weeki Wachee?
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| 2020 | 9,131 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 4,253 people living in North Weeki Wachee. These people lived in 1,891 households. A household means all the people living together in one home.
Population Changes
The population has grown quite a bit over the years. In 2000, there were 4,253 residents. By 2010, this number increased to 8,524. The latest count in 2020 showed 9,131 people living in North Weeki Wachee.
Community Makeup
In 2000, most of the people living here were White (96.61%). A smaller number were African American (0.99%), Native American (0.40%), or Asian (0.54%). Some people (4.70%) were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Households and Families
Out of the 1,891 households in 2000, about 16.4% had children under 18 living with them. Most households (65.4%) were married couples living together. About 21.7% of all households were made up of people living alone.
The average number of people in a household was 2.24. For families, the average size was 2.56 people.
Age Groups
The people in North Weeki Wachee have a wide range of ages. In 2000:
- About 15.2% of the population was under 18 years old.
- 3.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 17.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 28.9% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- A large group, 34.7%, were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the community was 56 years. This means it's a place with many older adults.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in North Weeki Wachee was $31,985 per year. For families, the average income was $37,694. The average income per person in the community was $22,186.
