Weeki Wachee, Florida
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Weeki Wachee is a city located in Hernando County, Florida. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 12. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2004 estimates, the city had a population of 12.
Little Known Fact
Weeki Wachee Springs General Manager Robyn Anderson is actually the town's mayor.Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.7 km² (1.0 mi²). 2.6 km² (1.0 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.92% water.
Demographics
As of the census[Geographic references#2GR2] of 2000, there are 12 people, 5 households, and 5 families residing in the city. The population density is 4.5/km² (11.8/mi²). There are 5 housing units at an average density of 1.9/km² (4.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 100.00% White, with no African Americans, Native Americans, Asians, Pacific Islanders, or other races, and none from two or more races. No one in Weeki Wachee is Hispanic or Latino of any race.There are five households out of which two have children under the age of 18 living with them, two are married couples living together, three have a female householder with no husband present, and none are non-families. No households in Weeki Wachee are made up of individuals, and none consist of someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.40 and the average family size is 2.40.
In the city the population is spread out with five under the age of 18, none from 18 to 24, two from 25 to 44, two from 45 to 64, and three who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every female there is one male. For every five females age 18 and over, there are two males.
The median income for a household in the city is $50,625, and the median income for a family is $50,625. Males have a median income of $31,250 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the city is $12,022. Seven of the population and one/third of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, all of those under the age of 18 and none of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Weeki Wachee Springs tourist attraction
Weeki Wachee Springs is a Florida tourist attraction where underwater performances by mermaids, women dressed with fins about their legs as well as other fancy outfits, can be viewed in an aquarium-like setting. A Water park, Buccaneer Bay, and boat rides are also part of the attraction.The attraction was created by an ex-Navy frogman named Newt Perry, who based on the show of frogman techniques. Guests to the park have included Elvis Presley.
External links
- [Weeki Wachee Springs], official site
- [National Geographic: "Mermaids" Fight to Save Florida Roadside Attraction]
- [Newly published picture history of Weeki's mermaids.]
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