Okaloosa County, Florida Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 26th-largest in Florida

The population of Okaloosa County, Florida is 214,281 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 26th-largest county in Florida. The median household income is $79,097, the median home value is $324,800, and the median age is 37.3.

The population of Okaloosa County has grown 22.0% since 2010 (180,725 → 220,483), a +1.43% annualized rate.

Okaloosa County within Florida · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

214,281

Population

+1.43%

Annual growth

230

People / sq mi

$79,097

Median Income

$324,800

Median Home Value

Okaloosa County covers 930 sq mi of land at 230.5 people per square mile.

About Okaloosa County, FL

Okaloosa County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 56.3% of the population. With 214,281 residents, Okaloosa County is a county in Florida. It ranks #26 among counties in Florida by population.

Median household income is $79,097, near the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 6.5%, is on the lower side for US counties and below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $324,800, with typical rent around $1,475.

Educational attainment is on the higher side for US counties — 34.2% of adults hold a four-year degree, near the national 35.0%. Around 9.2% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.

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

Okaloosa County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Okaloosa County had a population of 180,725 in 2010 and 220,483 in 2024, a 22.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 220,483 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.43%.

Okaloosa County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

220,483

Population (2024)

180,725

Population (2010)

220,483

Peak (2024)

1.43%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	180,725	-	-	estimate
2011	183,205	+2,480	+1.37%	estimate
2012	189,957	+6,752	+3.69%	estimate
2013	192,969	+3,012	+1.59%	estimate
2014	195,074	+2,105	+1.09%	estimate
2015	198,310	+3,236	+1.66%	estimate
2016	200,912	+2,602	+1.31%	estimate
2017	204,275	+3,363	+1.67%	estimate
2018	207,731	+3,456	+1.69%	estimate
2019	211,411	+3,680	+1.77%	estimate
2020	212,097	+686	+0.32%	estimate
2021	213,678	+1,581	+0.75%	estimate
2022	217,115	+3,437	+1.61%	estimate
2023	219,624	+2,509	+1.16%	estimate
2024	220,483	+859	+0.39%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	72.9%
Black or African American	9.4%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.9%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

37.3

Median Age

49.2%

Female

50.8%

Male

16.4%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.3%

5–9

6.6%

10–14

6.2%

15–19

5.5%

20–24

6.6%

25–34

15.4%

35–44

13.2%

45–54

10.7%

55–59

6.4%

60–64

6.8%

65–74

9.9%

75–84

4.9%

85+

1.6%

Children (under 15): 19.1% · Seniors (65+): 16.4%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$79,097+$7,386 vs state
Mean household income	$105,647
Per-capita income	$42,261
Poverty rate	6.5%-2.4% vs state
Unemployment rate	1.8%
Employment-to-population	55.5%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

18.2%

Finance & real estate

14.7%

Education & health care

13.5%

Public administration

10.5%

Construction

7.6%

Information

7.2%

Manufacturing

4.9%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.9%

The largest employment sector in Okaloosa County is professional & business services, accounting for 18.2% of workers.

How residents commute

0.3%

Drive alone

1.7%

Carpool

76.4%

Public transit

9.2%

Work from home

26.3 min

Avg commute

Housing

$324,800$-200 vs state

Median home value

$1,475

Median rent

67.8%

Homeownership rate

102,475

Total housing units

82.1%

Occupied

17.9%

Vacant

32.2%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

88.6%

With health insurance

96.6%

With broadband internet

56.3%

Foreign-born

20.6%

Veterans (18+)

15.5%

With a disability

88.0%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

93.4%

High School+

34.2%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Okaloosa County, Florida has a population of 214,281 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 26th-largest county in Florida. Population density is 230 people per square mile.

The population of Okaloosa County has grown 22.0% since 2010 (180,725 → 220,483), a +1.43% annualized rate.

The median household income in Okaloosa County, Florida is $79,097, with mean (average) household income of $105,647 and per-capita income of $42,261. 6.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Okaloosa County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (72.9%), Black or African American (9.4%), Hispanic or Latino (1.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Okaloosa County, Florida is 37.3 years. Residents are 49.2% female and 50.8% male.

The median home value in Okaloosa County is $324,800 and median monthly rent is $1,475. 67.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 102,475 total housing units, 17.9% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Okaloosa County, Florida is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 18.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.8%.

Jacksonville is among the largest cities associated with Okaloosa County, Florida, with a population of 961,739.