Wakulla County Map, Florida
Explore the definitive interactive map and reference guide to Wakulla County, Florida. With a population of 33,764 living across 606 square miles of land, Wakulla County is one of 15 counties in the Northwest Florida region. The county seat is Crawfordville, and the county carries the FIPS identifier 12129 in U.S. Census and USGS datasets.
Just south of Tallahassee, Wakulla is defined by Wakulla Springs — one of the world's largest and deepest freshwater springs — and by the coastal marsh of St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge.
Wakulla County at a glance
A concise reference summary of Wakulla County's key statistics — useful for research, real estate, relocation, travel planning, GIS workflows, journalism, and civics education.
- Official name
- Wakulla County
- County seat
- Crawfordville
- FIPS code
- 12129
- Region
- Northwest Florida
- Established
- 1843
- Named for
- A Timucuan or Muskogean word possibly meaning 'strange and mysterious.'
- Land area
- 606 sq mi
- Water area
- 128 sq mi
- Total area
- 734 sq mi
- Population (2020)
- 33,764
- Population density
- 56 / sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time
Where is Wakulla County, Florida?
Wakulla County is located in the Northwest Florida region of Florida, one of 67 counties that make up the state. Its county seat, Crawfordville, is the administrative hub — home to the courthouse, county commission chambers, tax collector, property appraiser, supervisor of elections, and clerk of the circuit court.
The county spans a total of 734 square miles — 606 of land and 128 of water — and operates on Eastern Time. Federal agencies including the U.S. Census Bureau, USGS, and FEMA reference the county by its FIPS code, 12129, in datasets, boundary files, and hazard mapping.
Wakulla County shares borders with 4 neighboring counties: Leon County, Jefferson County, Franklin County, Liberty County. Use the interactive map above to explore where those boundaries meet or jump directly to any neighboring county page for a side-by-side comparison.
Wakulla County geography & landscape
The Wakulla and St. Marks Rivers, extensive coastal salt marsh, the Apalachicola National Forest edge, and the Gulf of Mexico coast.
The county's overall footprint — 606 square miles of land plus 128 square miles of water — places it in the mid-range of Florida's 67 counties by area. Elevation across most of Florida is modest, and land-use, drainage basins, and habitat corridors defined by state and federal agencies (Florida Department of Environmental Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and the Water Management Districts) shape how growth and conservation coexist here.
Economy & industry in Wakulla County
State government commuters, forestry, commercial fishing, and eco-tourism.
Employment, tax base, and land use in Wakulla County reflect its location in Northwest Florida and its position in the state's middle tier of population. Economic development authorities, chambers of commerce, and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity publish updated employer and workforce data for the county on their portals.
History of Wakulla County
Established 1843 from Leon County. St. Marks Lighthouse (1831) is one of Florida's oldest.
Established in 1843, Wakulla County is one of Florida's earliest counties. Its boundaries, seat, and government have evolved through territorial, statehood, Reconstruction, and modern eras — a lineage documented by the Florida Historical Society, the State Archives of Florida, and the Wakulla County Historical Commission or equivalent local body.
Tourism & things to do in Wakulla County
Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park, St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge, St. Marks Lighthouse, and Ochlockonee River State Park.
Whether you're planning a weekend trip, a longer stay, or a day drive from a neighboring county, Wakulla County offers a mix of natural, cultural, and community attractions tied to its Northwest Florida identity. For the latest hours, admission fees, and seasonal events, check the county's official tourism development council and the Florida State Parks portal (floridastateparks.org).
Cities, towns & communities in Wakulla County
Wakulla County contains the following incorporated cities, towns, and notable census-designated places. Each municipality provides local services, zoning, and police protection within the broader county jurisdiction. Use the ZIP code lookupto jump between Florida counties instantly.
Getting to Wakulla County
Access routes and regional transportation infrastructure serving Wakulla County.
- US-98
- US-319
- SR-267
- SR-363
- Tallahassee International nearby
Wakulla County GIS, parcel & boundary data
Wakulla County's authoritative boundary lines, parcel data, zoning layers, flood zones, and land-use inventories are maintained by county government and state agencies. Use the official links in the sidebar for parcel lookups, appraiser searches, and record requests. For statewide GIS, the Florida Geographic Data Library (FGDL) and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection publish downloadable layers keyed to FIPS 12129.
You can download this county's outline as SVG, PNG, or a printable PDF factsheet using the export tools in the sidebar — perfect for reports, presentations, classroom handouts, or planning documents.
Frequently asked about Wakulla County
Population figures reflect the U.S. Census Bureau 2020 decennial count with ACS 5-year updates where noted. Land and water areas come from the U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line boundary files. Highway designations use Florida Department of Transportation route inventories. County establishment dates and namesakes are drawn from the Florida Association of Counties and State Archives of Florida. See our methodology page.
Nearby Florida counties
Counties that share a border with Wakulla County. Click any to view its map, seat, cities, and full guide.