Panama City Beach, Florida Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Panama City Beach, Florida is 18,493 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 217th-largest city in Florida. The median household income is $78,921, the median home value is $417,800, and the median age is 45.2.

The population has grown 72.4% since 2010 (11,575 → 19,955).

18,493

Population

958

People / sq mi

$78,921

Median Income

$417,800

Median Home Value

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Panama City Beach covers 19.3 sq mi of land at 958 people per square mile.

About Panama City Beach, FL

Panama City Beach is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 61.9% of the population. With 18,493 residents, Panama City Beach is a city in Florida.

Median household income is $78,921, near the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 5.3%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $417,800, with typical rent around $1,737.

Roughly 36.8% of adults have a bachelor’s, above the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 10.7%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.

The large foreign-born share is a defining thread in Panama City Beach, shaping language, household composition, and the labor force behind the economic figures above.

Panama City Beach city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Panama City Beach city had a population of 11,575 in 2010 and 19,955 in 2024, a 72.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 19,955 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 4.43%.

Panama City Beach city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

19,955

Population (2024)

11,575

Population (2010)

19,955

Peak (2024)

4.43%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	11,575	-	-	estimate
2011	11,599	+24	+0.21%	estimate
2012	11,774	+175	+1.51%	estimate
2013	11,988	+214	+1.82%	estimate
2014	12,338	+350	+2.92%	estimate
2015	12,568	+230	+1.86%	estimate
2016	12,719	+151	+1.20%	estimate
2017	12,811	+92	+0.72%	estimate
2018	13,111	+300	+2.34%	estimate
2019	12,583	-528	-4.03%	estimate
2020	17,987	+5,404	+42.95%	estimate
2021	18,339	+352	+1.96%	estimate
2022	19,077	+738	+4.02%	estimate
2023	19,536	+459	+2.41%	estimate
2024	19,955	+419	+2.14%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	80.3%
Black or African American	7.1%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.3%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Economy & Income

$78,921

Median Household Income

$50,766

Per Capita Income

5.3%

Poverty Rate

1.6%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$417,800

Median Home Value

$1,737

Median Rent

62.1%

Owner-Occupied

Education

94.5%

High School+

36.8%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.1%

Drive Alone

75.8%

Public Transit

10.7%

Work From Home

23.8 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

61.9%

Foreign Born

89.4%

Non-English at Home

10.6%

Veterans

16.6%

With Disability

86.2%

Health Insurance

98.4%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Education, Health Care & Social Services	21.4%
Professional, Scientific & Management	15.8%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	9.3%
Construction	9.2%
Public Administration	8.0%
Information	6.4%
Manufacturing	3.3%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	3.0%
Retail Trade	2.8%
Transportation & Warehousing	1.1%
Agriculture & Mining	0.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Panama City Beach, Florida has a population of 18,493 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 217th-largest city in Florida.

The median household income in Panama City Beach, Florida is $78,921, with 5.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Panama City Beach, Florida is $417,800, with median monthly rent at $1,737 and a homeownership rate of 62.1%.

The median age in Panama City Beach, Florida is 45.2 years. The population is 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

The population has grown 72.4% since 2010 (11,575 → 19,955).

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Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

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

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.