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
| White | 67.2% |
| Black or African American | 12.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
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 Services | 20.4% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 15.2% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 10.1% |
| Construction | 8.9% |
| Public Administration | 7.7% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 6.9% |
| Information | 6.8% |
| Retail Trade | 5.6% |
| Manufacturing | 5.1% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.6% |
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.