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Population Review

Fort Walton Beach city, FL — Population & Demographics

Fort Walton Beach city, FL has a population of 20,956. The median household income is $66,556 and the median age is 39.2.

20,956

Population

$66,556

Median Income

$296,000

Median Home Value

39.2

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White67.2%
Black or African American12.8%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.4%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$66,556

Median Household Income

$37,973

Per Capita Income

9.3%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$296,000

Median Home Value

$1,268

Median Rent

59.7%

Owner-Occupied

Education

91.7%

High School+

27.8%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.4%

Drive Alone

78.0%

Public Transit

7.8%

Work From Home

21.9 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

50.9%

Foreign Born

85.8%

Non-English at Home

16.9%

Veterans

16.1%

With Disability

85.0%

Health Insurance

95.3%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Education, Health Care & Social Services20.4%
Professional, Scientific & Management15.2%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate10.1%
Construction8.9%
Public Administration7.7%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services6.9%
Information6.8%
Retail Trade5.6%
Manufacturing5.1%
Transportation & Warehousing0.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

Fort Walton Beach city, FL has a population of 20,956 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Fort Walton Beach city, FL is $66,556, with 9.3% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Fort Walton Beach city, FL is $296,000, with median rent at $1,268.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.