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Ocklawaha, FL
Census-designated place in Marion County, Florida.
Population
1,586
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
663
ZIP codes
0
Ocklawaha and its ZIP codes
Ocklawaha at a glance
- Ocklawaha is 59% denser than Florida as a whole.
- The median household income is $37,894, 49% below the Florida median of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $189,700 (47% below Florida) and median rent is $1,542 a month.
Local data for Ocklawaha, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ocklawaha, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$37,894
Poverty rate
13.3%
Median home value
$189,700
Median rent
$1,542/mo
Homeownership
74.8%
Bachelor's or higher
12.8%
Median age
47.0
Average commute
34.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (145), Cuban Americans (130), Mexican Americans (123).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marion County. PPP loans are for Ocklawaha.
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,546
121,921 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,299
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.74B
FY 2026, $9,939 per person
How people get to work
Ocklawaha, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.8%
- Carpooled11.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.7%
Average one-way commute: 34.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ocklawaha, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
900
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
3,398
2.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 46°F
51.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ocklawaha, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.5%
U.S. 33.3% +7.2 pts
Diabetes
16.9%
U.S. 12.1% +4.8 pts
Smoking
22.8%
U.S. 12.8% +10.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.9%
U.S. 11.1% +5.8 pts
Cities near Ocklawaha
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Springs Shores EastCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 7.6 |
| Silver Springs ShoresCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 14.9 |
| BelleviewCity | 7.6 mi | 4 |
| Lady LakeTown | 8.5 mi | 9.3 |
| The VillagesCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 32.7 |
| Fruitland ParkCity | 13 mi | 7.2 |
| Silver SpringsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 6.2 |
| LisbonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| Silver LakeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| Marion OaksCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 29.3 |
| WildwoodCity | 16 mi | 58.3 |
| OcalaCity | 17 mi | 48 |
| Liberty TriangleCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 18.2 |
| PittmanCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| UmatillaCity | 18 mi | 3.7 |
| AltoonaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ocklawaha, FL in?
- Ocklawaha is in Marion County, Florida.
- What is the population of Ocklawaha, FL?
- About 1,586 people live in Ocklawaha, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ocklawaha?
- Nearby places include Silver Springs Shores East (3.5 mi), Silver Springs Shores (7.3 mi), Belleview (7.6 mi), Lady Lake (8.5 mi), The Villages (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023