Wakulla County’s economy is growing alongside its population, and local business owners and economic development leaders say the momentum is building.
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ON THE ROAD: Wakulla County economic growth fuels local businesses and new job opportunities
According to the Wakulla County Economic Development Council’s website, the county’s population grew by about 4,000 people between 2020 and 2024. The EDC reports that in 2024, Wakulla County had over 1,300 businesses, with top employers in education, retail, other services such as repair and personal care, and health care and social services. Of those businesses, 6,872 Wakulla County residents are employed by them, out of a workforce of over 18,000.
Julie Dennis, Economic Development Coordinator with the EDC, said the county is holding steady even as other parts of the country slow down…