Wacissa, Florida facts for kids
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Wacissa, Florida
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 Wacissa, Florida
Location in Florida
Wacissa, Florida
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Jefferson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.22 sq mi (10.93 km2) |
| • Land | 4.20 sq mi (10.87 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 362 |
| • Density | 86.25/sq mi (33.30/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
32361
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| Area code(s) | 850 |
| FIPS code | 12-74700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 292809 |
Wacissa is a small community in Jefferson County, Florida, United States. It is also known as a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is a special area created by the United States Census Bureau for gathering population data.
In 2020, Wacissa had a population of 362 people. This was a slight decrease from 386 people in 2010. Wacissa is part of the larger Tallahassee area. The community gets its name from the Wacissa River, which starts about one mile south of the town.
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Where is Wacissa Located?
Wacissa is found in the western part of Jefferson County, Florida. It is about 16 miles (26 km) southwest of Monticello, which is the main town of the county. Wacissa is also about 20 miles (32 km) southeast of Tallahassee, the capital city of Florida.
Roads and Travel
Florida State Road 59 goes right through Wacissa. This road helps people travel north about 4 miles (6 km) to U.S. Route 27. It also goes south about 14 miles (23 km) to U.S. Route 98.
Size of the Area
The Wacissa CDP covers a total area of about 4.2 square miles (10.9 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.06 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Wacissa?
The population of Wacissa has changed a bit over the years.
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| 2010 | 386 | — | |
| 2020 | 362 | −6.2% | |
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Wacissa was first officially counted as a census-designated place in the 2010 U.S. Census. The census helps us understand how many people live in an area and what groups they belong to.
Population Details from 2020
In 2020, the population of Wacissa was 362 people. Most residents, about 85%, were White. About 8% were Black or African American. A small number of people identified as Native American or mixed race.
Places to Visit in Wacissa
Wacissa has several important community spots.
Cemeteries
- Bethpage Cemetery
- Broomsage Cemetery
- Walker Cemetery
- Story Cemetery
Churches
- Bethpage Church
- Wacissa Pentecostal Holiness Church
- United Methodist Church
- Welaunee Church
- Union Hill AME Church
Education in Wacissa
Students in Wacissa attend schools run by Jefferson County Schools. One of the schools in the area is Jefferson County Middle / High School.
