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Wahneta, Florida
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Location in Polk County and the state of Florida
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| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Polk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.27 sq mi (5.89 km2) |
| • Land | 2.27 sq mi (5.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,409 |
| • Density | 1,938.87/sq mi (748.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
33880 777
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| Area code(s) | 863 |
| FIPS code | 12-74775 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0292821 |
Wahneta is a community located in central Polk County, Florida, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area defined by the government for collecting population data, but it's not an officially incorporated city or town. Wahneta is part of the larger Lakeland–Winter Haven area.
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Geography of Wahneta
Wahneta is located in the sunny state of Florida. It covers a total area of about 2.4 square miles (5.89 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders.
People and Population
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| 2020 | 4,409 | — | |
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In the year 2000, Wahneta had a population of 4,731 people. This means that about 1,954 people lived in every square mile of the area.
Who Lives in Wahneta?
In 2000, there were 1,342 households in Wahneta. A household is like a home where people live together. Many of these households (about 43%) had children under 18 living there. Most households were married couples living together.
The people living in Wahneta come from many different backgrounds. In 2000, about 70% of the population was white. A large part of the population, about 47%, identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Population Changes Over Time
The population of Wahneta has changed over the years. In 2010, the population grew to 5,091 people. The community continued to be very diverse. In 2010, about 58.5% of the people were of Mexican background, and 34.1% were non-Hispanic white.
Age Groups
The community of Wahneta has people of all ages. In 2000, about 33.9% of the population was under 18 years old. About 13.4% were young adults aged 18 to 24. The median age in Wahneta was 26 years old. This means that half the people were younger than 26, and half were older.
Money and Income
In 2000, the average income for a household in Wahneta was about $22,349 per year. For families, the average income was around $26,339. The average income for each person in Wahneta was $8,433.
Some families and individuals in Wahneta lived below the poverty line. This included about 24.6% of families and 29.1% of all people. About 37.7% of children under 18 were in this group.
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