17.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.63. In the town, the population was spread out, with 17.2% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 19.6% from 25 to 44, 30.2% from 45 to 64, and 27.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 52 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.4 males. The median income for a household in the town was $25,069, and the median income for a family was $30,938. Males had a median income of $29,583 versus $20,938 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,495. About 15.8% of families and 25.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 38.2% of those under age 18 and 11.1% of those age 65 or over. Politics Welaka has a Strong Mayor–council government where Two Council members are elected in even-number years, and the Mayor and two Town Council members are elected in odd-numbered years. The present Mayor is Jamie D. Watts, who assumed office on March 5, 2021, as the 37th Mayor of the Town of Welaka. Jamie Watts is an American author, politician, and small business owner. Before serving as Mayor, Jamie served on the Welaka Town Council from March 2008 through March 2021, when he was elected Mayor of the Town. His responsibilities as Strong Mayor include acting as the Town Manager, Utility Director, Finance Director, and Police Commissioner. He also oversees the Building Department, Codes and Zoning, and Public Works. He was re-elected unopposed for a second term as Mayor on January 20, 2023. Points of interest Welaka National Fish Hatchery Mount Royal Welaka State Forest External links References 4. https://www.welaka-fl.gov/about-welaka/pages/mayor-jamie-watts Towns in Putnam County, Florida Towns in Florida Populated places on the St. Johns River