Destin, FL

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Destin Overview

13,923
TOTAL POPULATION
7,306
MALE POPULATION
6,617
FEMALE POPULATION
110.41
MALES / 100 FEMALES
90.57
FEMALES / 100 MALES
43.0
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$58,082
PER CAPITA INCOME
$108,224
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$86,777
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
40.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
59.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
8,024
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
68.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Destin Area Codes

Race in Destin

The most populous races in Destin are White / Caucasian (12,006 | 86.2%), Hispanic or Latino (1,115 | 8.0%), and Two or more Races (948 | 6.8%).
Race in Destin
Race# Population% Population
Asian1130.8%
Black / African American5393.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1,1158.0%
Native / Alaskan140.1%
White / Caucasian12,00686.2%
Two or more Races9486.8%
Some other Race3032.2%
Total13,923100.0%

Ancestry in Destin

The most populous ancestries reported in Destin are English (2,038 | 14.6%), German (1,930 | 13.9%), Irish (1,460 | 10.5%), American (993 | 7.1%), and Italian (934 | 6.7%), together accounting for 52.8% of all Destin residents.
Ancestry in Destin
Ancestry# Population% Population
Albanian430.3%
American9937.1%
Arab70.1%
Armenian220.2%
Austrian380.3%
Belgian90.1%
Bhutanese460.3%
Bolivian80.1%
Brazilian2301.7%
British1361.0%
Bulgarian430.3%
Burmese510.4%
Cajun140.1%
Canadian100.1%
Central American1851.3%
Cherokee560.4%
Choctaw130.1%
Colombian90.1%
Creek90.1%
Cuban690.5%
Czech460.3%
Czechoslovakian140.1%
Danish590.4%
Dominican620.4%
Dutch1220.9%
Ecuadorian150.1%
English2,03814.6%
European4903.5%
Finnish150.1%
French3632.6%
French Canadian420.3%
German1,93013.9%
Greek1801.3%
Guyanese50.0%
Honduran1441.0%
Hungarian580.4%
Indian (Asian)550.4%
Indonesian120.1%
Irish1,46010.5%
Israeli130.1%
Italian9346.7%
Jamaican1881.3%
Korean590.4%
Lithuanian190.1%
Lumbee60.0%
Mexican4303.1%
Native Hawaiian30.0%
Northern European350.3%
Norwegian950.7%
Pakistani190.1%
Panamanian100.1%
Peruvian1290.9%
Polish1581.1%
Portuguese70.1%
Puerto Rican1421.0%
Romanian260.2%
Russian1310.9%
Salvadoran310.2%
Samoan60.0%
Scandinavian810.6%
Scotch-Irish1951.4%
Scottish2972.1%
Sioux170.1%
Slovak660.5%
South African370.3%
South American1741.3%
Spaniard140.1%
Sri Lankan70.1%
Subsaharan African370.3%
Swedish1300.9%
Swiss170.1%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian90.1%
Turkish70.1%
Ukrainian510.4%
Venezuelan130.1%
Welsh1351.0%
West Indian240.2%
Yugoslavian1000.7%
Yup'ik50.0%
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Immigrants in Destin

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Destin came from Latin America (1,099 | 7.9%), South America (619 | 4.4%), Brazil (554 | 4.0%), Europe (513 | 3.7%), and Eastern Europe (251 | 1.8%), together accounting for 21.8% of all Destin residents.
Immigrants in Destin
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia1160.8%
Australia90.1%
Bolivia80.1%
Brazil5544.0%
Bulgaria250.2%
Canada190.1%
Caribbean2331.7%
Central America2471.8%
China170.1%
Cuba420.3%
Denmark100.1%
Eastern Asia400.3%
Eastern Europe2511.8%
Ecuador70.1%
England620.4%
Europe5133.7%
France170.1%
Germany520.4%
Guyana50.0%
Honduras670.5%
Italy590.4%
Jamaica1911.4%
Japan90.1%
Kazakhstan470.3%
Korea140.1%
Latin America1,0997.9%
Mexico1701.2%
Northern Europe1280.9%
Oceania330.2%
Panama100.1%
Peru320.2%
Philippines50.0%
Poland110.1%
Romania580.4%
Russia1341.0%
South America6194.4%
South Central Asia620.4%
South Eastern Asia140.1%
Southern Europe650.5%
Spain60.0%
Taiwan40.0%
Thailand70.1%
Ukraine230.2%
Venezuela130.1%
Vietnam20.0%
Western Europe690.5%
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Sex and Age in Destin

Sex and Age in Destin

The most populous age groups in Destin are 35 to 39 Years (723 | 9.9%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (611 | 9.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Destin
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years396 (5.4%)294 (4.4%)
5 to 9 Years347 (4.8%)472 (7.1%)
10 to 14 Years318 (4.3%)253 (3.8%)
15 to 19 Years261 (3.6%)340 (5.1%)
20 to 24 Years288 (3.9%)193 (2.9%)
25 to 29 Years564 (7.7%)433 (6.5%)
30 to 34 Years480 (6.6%)485 (7.3%)
35 to 39 Years723 (9.9%)547 (8.3%)
40 to 44 Years446 (6.1%)375 (5.7%)
45 to 49 Years444 (6.1%)298 (4.5%)
50 to 54 Years528 (7.2%)509 (7.7%)
55 to 59 Years547 (7.5%)611 (9.2%)
60 to 64 Years665 (9.1%)485 (7.3%)
65 to 69 Years496 (6.8%)456 (6.9%)
70 to 74 Years453 (6.2%)417 (6.3%)
75 to 79 Years190 (2.6%)182 (2.8%)
80 to 84 Years115 (1.6%)166 (2.5%)
85 Years and over45 (0.6%)101 (1.5%)
Total7,306 (100.0%)6,617 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Destin

Median Family Size in Destin

The median family size in Destin is 2.79 persons per family, with single male/father families (320 | 9.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.4 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (2,788 | 79.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.69 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Destin
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple2,788 (79.5%)2.69
Single Male/Father320 (9.1%)3.40
Single Female/Mother399 (11.4%)3.06
Total Families3,507 (100.0%)2.79

Median Household Size in Destin

The median household size in Destin is 2.17 persons per household, with single male/father households (320 | 5.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.78 persons per household. non-family households (2,821 | 44.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.30 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Destin
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple2,788 (44.1%)2.72
Single Male/Father320 (5.1%)3.78
Single Female/Mother399 (6.3%)3.21
Non-family2,821 (44.6%)1.30
Total Households6,328 (100.0%)2.17

Household Size by Marriage Status in Destin

Out of a total of 6,328 households in Destin, 3,507 (55.4%) are family households, while 2,821 (44.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,904, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 2,047.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Destin
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-2,047 (32.4%)
2-Person Households1,904 (30.1%)578 (9.1%)
3-Person Households694 (11.0%)195 (3.1%)
4-Person Households760 (12.0%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households102 (1.6%)1 (0.0%)
6-Person Households33 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households14 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,507 (55.4%)2,821 (44.6%)

Female Fertility in Destin

Fertility by Age in Destin

Average fertility rate in Destin is 30.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 53.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 71.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Destin
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years59 (71.1%)53.0
35 to 50 years24 (28.9%)19.0
Total83 (100.0%)30.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Destin

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Destin
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total83 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Destin

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Destin
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma9 (10.8%)24.0
College or Associate's Degree17 (20.5%)21.0
Bachelor's Degree50 (60.2%)61.0
Graduate Degree7 (8.4%)18.0
Total83 (100.0%)30.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Destin

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Destin
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total83 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Destin

Income Overview in Destin

Per Capita Income in Destin is $58,082, while median incomes of families and households are $108,224 and $86,777 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income13,923$58,082
Median Family Income3,507$108,224
Mean Family Income3,507$151,402
Median Household Income6,328$86,777
Mean Household Income6,328$125,808
Income Deficit3,507$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)13,92340.50%
Wage / Income Gap ($)13,92359.50¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index13,9230.48

Earnings by Sex in Destin

Average Earnings in Destin are $46,074, $55,987 for men and $33,311 for women, a difference of 40.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Destin
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male4,928 (59.1%)$55,987
Female3,416 (40.9%)$33,311
Total8,344 (100.0%)$46,074

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Destin

The most common earnings brackets in Destin are $100,000+ for men (1,216 | 24.7%) and $100,000+ for women (301 | 8.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Destin
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less90 (1.8%)216 (6.3%)
$2,500 to $4,99926 (0.5%)109 (3.2%)
$5,000 to $7,499113 (2.3%)100 (2.9%)
$7,500 to $9,99976 (1.5%)159 (4.6%)
$10,000 to $12,499133 (2.7%)120 (3.5%)
$12,500 to $14,999241 (4.9%)128 (3.7%)
$15,000 to $17,499112 (2.3%)59 (1.7%)
$17,500 to $19,99938 (0.8%)72 (2.1%)
$20,000 to $22,499117 (2.4%)211 (6.2%)
$22,500 to $24,99922 (0.4%)121 (3.5%)
$25,000 to $29,999275 (5.6%)252 (7.4%)
$30,000 to $34,999182 (3.7%)263 (7.7%)
$35,000 to $39,999146 (3.0%)231 (6.8%)
$40,000 to $44,999227 (4.6%)165 (4.8%)
$45,000 to $49,999491 (10.0%)90 (2.6%)
$50,000 to $54,999130 (2.6%)126 (3.7%)
$55,000 to $64,999447 (9.1%)221 (6.5%)
$65,000 to $74,999312 (6.3%)190 (5.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999534 (10.8%)282 (8.3%)
$100,000+1,216 (24.7%)301 (8.8%)
Total4,928 (100.0%)3,416 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Destin

Average earnings in Destin are $60,350 for men and $34,429 for women, a difference of 42.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $101,827, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $47,440. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $66,528, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $17,727.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Destin
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$47,440$20,592
College or Associate's Degree$50,069$32,966
Bachelor's Degree$82,180$40,677
Graduate Degree$101,827$66,528
Total$60,350$34,429

Family Income in Destin

Family Income Brackets in Destin

According to the Destin family income data, there are 835 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.8% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 56 families (1.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Destin
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000561.6%
$10,000 to $14,9991093.1%
$15,000 to $24,999772.2%
$25,000 to $34,999882.5%
$35,000 to $49,9991795.1%
$50,000 to $74,99961417.5%
$75,000 to $99,99944212.6%
$100,000 to $149,99983523.8%
$150,000 to $199,99953715.3%
$200,000+57516.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Destin

5-person families (84 | 2.4%) account for the highest median family income in Destin with $143,077 per family, while 2-person families (1,991 | 56.8%) have the highest median income of $53,914 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Destin
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,991 (56.8%)$107,829
3-Person Families761 (21.7%)$107,426
4-Person Families624 (17.8%)$115,481
5-Person Families84 (2.4%)$143,077
6-Person Families33 (0.9%)$0
7+ Person Families14 (0.4%)$0
Total3,507 (100.0%)$108,224

Family Income by Number of Earners in Destin

The median family income in Destin is $108,224, with families comprising 3+ earners (285) having the highest median family income of $162,878, while families with no earners (510) have the lowest median family income of $86,875, accounting for 8.1% and 14.5% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Destin
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners510 (14.5%)$86,875
1 Earner1,213 (34.6%)$101,250
2 Earners1,499 (42.7%)$117,530
3+ Earners285 (8.1%)$162,878
Total3,507 (100.0%)$108,224

Household Income in Destin

Household Income Brackets in Destin

With 1,240 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Destin, accounting for 19.6% of all households. In contrast, only 133 households (2.1%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Destin
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002093.3%
$10,000 to $14,9991332.1%
$15,000 to $24,9993165.0%
$25,000 to $34,9993485.5%
$35,000 to $49,9995959.4%
$50,000 to $74,9991,12617.8%
$75,000 to $99,99988013.9%
$100,000 to $149,9991,24019.6%
$150,000 to $199,99965810.4%
$200,000+82913.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Destin

The median household income in Destin is $86,777, with the highest median household income of $95,375 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 2,377 households (37.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $58,993, with 119 households (1.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Destin
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years119 (1.9%)$58,993
25 to 44 Years2,198 (34.7%)$90,230
45 to 64 Years2,377 (37.6%)$95,375
65+ Years1,634 (25.8%)$74,091
Total6,328 (100.0%)$86,777

Poverty in Destin

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Destin

With 8.9% poverty level for males and 8.5% for females among the residents of Destin, 16 and 17 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 90 males (50.6%) and 23 females (18.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Destin
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years44 (11.1%)5 (2.1%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)5 (6.5%)
6 to 11 Years107 (20.5%)17 (3.6%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years6 (17.6%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years90 (50.6%)23 (18.7%)
18 to 24 Years49 (14.5%)2 (0.7%)
25 to 34 Years28 (2.7%)140 (15.2%)
35 to 44 Years64 (5.5%)149 (16.2%)
45 to 54 Years113 (11.6%)91 (11.3%)
55 to 64 Years92 (7.6%)99 (9.0%)
65 to 74 Years35 (3.7%)10 (1.1%)
75 Years and over18 (5.3%)13 (3.1%)
Total646 (8.9%)554 (8.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Destin

According to the poverty statistics in Destin, males aged 5 years and females aged 12 to 14 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Destin
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years352 (88.9%)239 (98.0%)
5 Years19 (100.0%)72 (93.5%)
6 to 11 Years414 (79.5%)453 (96.4%)
12 to 14 Years112 (100.0%)178 (100.0%)
15 Years28 (82.4%)112 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years88 (49.4%)100 (81.3%)
18 to 24 Years288 (85.5%)296 (99.3%)
25 to 34 Years1,016 (97.3%)778 (84.8%)
35 to 44 Years1,105 (94.5%)773 (83.8%)
45 to 54 Years859 (88.4%)716 (88.7%)
55 to 64 Years1,115 (92.4%)997 (91.0%)
65 to 74 Years904 (96.3%)858 (98.9%)
75 Years and over322 (94.7%)409 (96.9%)
Total6,622 (91.1%)5,981 (91.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Destin

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Destin show that 5.3% or 147 of the total 2,788 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 6.4%, comprising of 124 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Destin
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,817 (93.6%)124 (6.4%)
1 or 2 Children765 (97.1%)23 (2.9%)
3 or 4 Children45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,641 (94.7%)147 (5.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Destin

According to the poverty data in Destin, 4.7% or 15 single-father households and 18.8% or 75 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 15 households (9.4%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 40 households (64.5%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Destin
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children15 (9.4%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)35 (16.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)40 (64.5%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total15 (4.7%)75 (18.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Destin

The poverty data for Destin shows that 147 of the married-couple family households (5.3%) and 90 of the single-parent households (12.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 124 households (6.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 40 household (64.5%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Destin
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children124 (6.4%)15 (5.3%)
1 or 2 Children23 (2.9%)35 (9.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)40 (64.5%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total147 (5.3%)90 (12.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Destin

Employment by Class of Employer in Destin

Among the 7,669 employed individuals in Destin, private company employees (4,711 | 61.4%), federal government employees (874 | 11.4%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (830 | 10.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Destin
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees4,71161.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)6238.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)83010.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations3294.3%
Local Government Employees2273.0%
State Government Employees630.8%
Federal Government Employees87411.4%
Unpaid Family Workers120.2%
Total7,669100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Destin

According to the labor force statistics for Destin, out of the total population over 16 years of age (11,697), 68.6% or 8,024 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.1% or 169 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 94.8% or 456 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 55 to 59 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 4.8% or 41 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Destin
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years143 (31.4%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years456 (94.8%)11 (2.4%)
25 to 29 Years905 (90.8%)15 (1.7%)
30 to 34 Years905 (93.8%)9 (1.0%)
35 to 44 Years1,694 (81.0%)44 (2.6%)
45 to 54 Years1,546 (86.9%)25 (1.6%)
55 to 59 Years846 (73.1%)41 (4.8%)
60 to 64 Years808 (70.3%)9 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years663 (36.4%)11 (1.7%)
75 Years and over56 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total8,024 (68.6%)169 (2.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Destin

According to labor force statistics for Destin, 82.4% of individuals (6,707) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (8,140) are in the labor force, with 2.2% or 148 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of less than high school, with 92.9% or 444 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 3.2% or 97 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Destin
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School444 (92.9%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma998 (72.8%)7 (0.5%)
College / Associate Degree2,240 (85.7%)55 (2.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher3,022 (82.2%)118 (3.2%)
Total6,707 (82.4%)179 (2.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Destin

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Destin are Management (1,078 | 14.4%), Community & Social Service (667 | 8.9%), Business & Financial (570 | 7.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (359 | 4.8%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (341 | 4.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Destin

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Destin, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (96.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (85.5%), Education Instruction & Library (84.6%), and Health Technologists (82.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Destin
OccupationMaleFemale
Management745 (69.1%)333 (30.9%)
Business & Financial320 (56.1%)250 (43.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science328 (96.2%)13 (3.8%)
Computers & Mathematics130 (90.9%)13 (9.1%)
Architecture & Engineering175 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 206 (30.9%)461 (69.1%)
Education, Arts & Media41 (40.6%)60 (59.4%)
Legal Services & Support16 (43.2%)21 (56.8%)
Education Instruction & Library49 (15.4%)270 (84.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment100 (47.6%)110 (52.4%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating52 (14.5%)307 (85.5%)
Health Technologists43 (17.8%)199 (82.2%)
Total (Category)1,651 (54.8%)1,364 (45.2%)
Total (Overall)4,411 (59.1%)3,054 (40.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Destin are Food Preparation & Serving (656 | 8.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (254 | 3.4%), Healthcare Support (148 | 2.0%), Personal Care & Service (92 | 1.2%), and Security & Protection (56 | 0.7%).
Services Occupations in Destin

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Destin, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (68.5%), and Food Preparation & Serving (56.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (82.6%), Healthcare Support (79.0%), and Law Enforcement (65.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Destin
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support31 (20.9%)117 (79.0%)
Security & Protection26 (46.4%)30 (53.6%)
Firefighting & Prevention10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement16 (34.8%)30 (65.2%)
Food Preparation & Serving370 (56.4%)286 (43.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance174 (68.5%)80 (31.5%)
Personal Care & Service16 (17.4%)76 (82.6%)
Total (Category)617 (51.2%)589 (48.8%)
Total (Overall)4,411 (59.1%)3,054 (40.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Destin are Sales & Related (1,223 | 16.4%), and Office & Administration (644 | 8.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Destin

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Destin
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related669 (54.7%)554 (45.3%)
Office & Administration290 (45.0%)354 (55.0%)
Total (Category)959 (51.4%)908 (48.6%)
Total (Overall)4,411 (59.1%)3,054 (40.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Destin are Construction & Extraction (360 | 4.8%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (238 | 3.2%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (83 | 1.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Destin

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Destin
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry77 (92.8%)6 (7.2%)
Construction & Extraction325 (90.3%)35 (9.7%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair238 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)640 (94.0%)41 (6.0%)
Total (Overall)4,411 (59.1%)3,054 (40.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Destin are Transportation (488 | 6.5%), Production (120 | 1.6%), and Material Moving (88 | 1.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Destin

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Destin
OccupationMaleFemale
Production55 (45.8%)65 (54.2%)
Transportation451 (92.4%)37 (7.6%)
Material Moving38 (43.2%)50 (56.8%)
Total (Category)544 (78.2%)152 (21.8%)
Total (Overall)4,411 (59.1%)3,054 (40.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Destin

Employment Industries in Destin

The major employment industries in Destin include Accommodation & Food Services (988 | 13.2%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (863 | 11.6%), Retail Trade (772 | 10.3%), Health Care & Social Assistance (759 | 10.2%), and Professional & Scientific (700 | 9.4%).
Employment Industries in Destin

Employment Industries by Sex in Destin

The Destin industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Enterprise Management (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (85.8%), Finance & Insurance (71.7%), and Educational Services (69.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Destin
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting53 (75.7%)17 (24.3%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction82 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction585 (89.6%)68 (10.4%)
Manufacturing123 (89.8%)14 (10.2%)
Wholesale Trade105 (84.7%)19 (15.3%)
Retail Trade352 (45.6%)420 (54.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing427 (94.5%)25 (5.5%)
Utilities15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information86 (74.1%)30 (25.9%)
Finance & Insurance71 (28.3%)180 (71.7%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing490 (56.8%)373 (43.2%)
Professional & Scientific440 (62.9%)260 (37.1%)
Enterprise Management11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support251 (81.8%)56 (18.2%)
Educational Services79 (30.3%)182 (69.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance108 (14.2%)651 (85.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation144 (65.2%)77 (34.8%)
Accommodation & Food Services573 (58.0%)415 (42.0%)
Public Administration333 (73.8%)118 (26.2%)
Total4,411 (59.1%)3,054 (40.9%)

Education in Destin

School Enrollment in Destin

The most common levels of schooling among the 2,429 students in Destin are elementary school (633 | 26.1%), middle school (510 | 21.0%), and high school (495 | 20.4%).
School Enrollment in Destin
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool24610.1%
Kindergarten1144.7%
Elementary School63326.1%
Middle School51021.0%
High School49520.4%
College / Undergraduate26811.0%
Graduate / Professional1636.7%
Total2,429100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Destin

Out of a total of 2,429 students who are enrolled in schools in Destin, 318 (13.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 2,111 (86.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 112 (47.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 111 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Destin
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds122 (52.1%)112 (47.9%)
5 to 9 Year Old642 (92.9%)49 (7.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds568 (99.5%)3 (0.5%)
15 to 17 Year Olds402 (93.9%)26 (6.1%)
18 to 19 Year Olds111 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds78 (91.8%)7 (8.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds112 (53.3%)98 (46.7%)
35 Years and over76 (76.8%)23 (23.2%)
Total2,111 (86.9%)318 (13.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Destin

Business (1,491 | 28.4%), engineering (424 | 8.1%), education (420 | 8.0%), science & technology (412 | 7.8%), and social sciences (345 | 6.6%) are the most common fields of study among 5,255 individuals in Destin who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Destin
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2955.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2204.2%
Physical & Health Sciences2053.9%
Psychology2695.1%
Social Sciences3456.6%
Engineering4248.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies190.4%
Science & Technology4127.8%
Business1,49128.4%
Education4208.0%
Literature & Languages2895.5%
Liberal Arts & History2584.9%
Visual & Performing Arts1462.8%
Communications1312.5%
Arts & Humanities3316.3%
Total5,255100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Destin

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Destin

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Destin are males with 2 vehicles (2,450, accounting for 54.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,539, making up 78.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Destin
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle73 (1.6%)31 (1.0%)
1 Vehicle919 (20.3%)854 (27.3%)
2 Vehicles2,450 (54.0%)1,539 (49.1%)
3 Vehicles909 (20.1%)621 (19.8%)
4 Vehicles167 (3.7%)70 (2.2%)
5 or more Vehicles16 (0.4%)18 (0.6%)
Total4,534 (100.0%)3,133 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Destin

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Destin are 5 to 9 minutes (1,089 commuters, 16.4%), 30 to 34 minutes (1,080 commuters, 16.2%), and 10 to 14 minutes (873 commuters, 13.1%).
Commute Time in Destin
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4096.1%
5 to 9 Minutes1,08916.4%
10 to 14 Minutes87313.1%
15 to 19 Minutes79612.0%
20 to 24 Minutes6559.8%
25 to 29 Minutes2904.4%
30 to 34 Minutes1,08016.2%
35 to 39 Minutes5798.7%
40 to 44 Minutes1732.6%
45 to 59 Minutes3895.8%
60 to 89 Minutes2003.0%
90 or more Minutes1231.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Destin

The most common commute times in Destin are 30 to 34 minutes (696 commuters, 17.4%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (521 commuters, 19.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Destin
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes258 (6.5%)151 (5.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes568 (14.2%)521 (19.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes653 (16.4%)220 (8.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes375 (9.4%)421 (15.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes317 (7.9%)338 (12.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes149 (3.7%)141 (5.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes696 (17.4%)384 (14.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes465 (11.7%)114 (4.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes105 (2.6%)68 (2.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes230 (5.8%)159 (6.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes102 (2.6%)98 (3.7%)
90 or more Minutes72 (1.8%)51 (1.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Destin

The most frequent times of departure to work in Destin are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (656, 16.4%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (387, 14.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Destin
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM185 (4.6%)31 (1.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM228 (5.7%)47 (1.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM265 (6.6%)11 (0.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM215 (5.4%)54 (2.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM446 (11.2%)224 (8.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM656 (16.4%)264 (9.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM636 (15.9%)225 (8.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM529 (13.3%)387 (14.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM137 (3.4%)324 (12.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM215 (5.4%)306 (11.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM84 (2.1%)222 (8.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM52 (1.3%)44 (1.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM203 (5.1%)348 (13.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM139 (3.5%)179 (6.7%)
Total3,990 (100.0%)2,666 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Destin

Occupancy by Ownership in Destin

Of the total 6,328 dwellings in Destin, owner-occupied units account for 4,197 (66.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 2,131 (33.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Destin
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units4,19766.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units2,13133.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units6,328100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Destin

Occupancy by Household Size in Destin
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household2,04732.4%
2-Person Household2,48239.2%
3-Person Household88914.1%
4+ Person Household91014.4%
Total Housing Units6,328100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Destin

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Destin
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,146 (56.0%)901 (44.0%)
2-Person Household1,827 (73.6%)655 (26.4%)
3-Person Household711 (80.0%)178 (20.0%)
4+ Person Household513 (56.4%)397 (43.6%)
Total Housing Units4,197 (66.3%)2,131 (33.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Destin

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Destin
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School16 (8.7%)167 (91.3%)
High School Diploma457 (55.3%)370 (44.7%)
College/Associate Degree1,487 (70.9%)609 (29.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,237 (69.4%)985 (30.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Destin

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Destin
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1,04916.6%
35 to 44 Years1,26820.0%
45 to 54 Years99615.7%
55 to 64 Years1,38121.8%
65 to 74 Years1,17618.6%
75 to 84 Years3685.8%
85 Years and Over901.4%
Total6,328100.0%

Housing Finances in Destin

Median Income by Occupancy in Destin

Median Income by Occupancy in Destin
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied4,197 (66.3%)$100,903
Renter-Occupied2,131 (33.7%)$59,645
Average6,328 (100.0%)$86,777

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Destin

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Destin
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00069 (1.6%)18 (0.8%)
$5,000 to $9,99921 (0.5%)100 (4.7%)
$10,000 to $14,99929 (0.7%)101 (4.7%)
$15,000 to $19,99965 (1.5%)79 (3.7%)
$20,000 to $24,99957 (1.4%)115 (5.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999218 (5.2%)127 (6.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999296 (7.0%)297 (13.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999730 (17.4%)399 (18.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999594 (14.1%)285 (13.4%)
$100,000 to $149,999955 (22.8%)286 (13.4%)
$150,000 or more1,163 (27.7%)324 (15.2%)
Total4,197 (100.0%)2,131 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Destin

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Destin
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30063 (1.5%)20 (0.9%)
$300 to $499226 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799734 (17.5%)73 (3.4%)
$800 to $999271 (6.5%)15 (0.7%)
$1,000 to $1,499669 (15.9%)526 (24.7%)
$1,500 to $1,999588 (14.0%)626 (29.4%)
$2,000 to $2,499694 (16.5%)487 (22.9%)
$2,500 to $2,999257 (6.1%)163 (7.6%)
$3,000 or more695 (16.6%)42 (2.0%)
Total4,197 (100.0%)2,131 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Destin

Housing Structures in Destin

Housing Structures in Destin
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached3,29752.1%
Single Unit, Attached68810.9%
2 Unit Apartments811.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2664.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments4096.5%
10 or more Apartments1,54224.4%
Mobile Home / Other450.7%
Total6,328100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Destin

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Destin
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached2,928 (88.8%)369 (11.2%)
Single Unit, Attached272 (39.5%)416 (60.5%)
2 Unit Apartments7 (8.6%)74 (91.4%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments140 (52.6%)126 (47.4%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments142 (34.7%)267 (65.3%)
10 or more Apartments675 (43.8%)867 (56.2%)
Mobile Home / Other33 (73.3%)12 (26.7%)
Total4,197 (66.3%)2,131 (33.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Destin

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Destin
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)106 (5.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms253 (6.0%)672 (31.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,433 (34.1%)1,055 (49.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,570 (37.4%)215 (10.1%)
8 or more Rooms941 (22.4%)83 (3.9%)
Total4,197 (100.0%)2,131 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Destin

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Destin
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas968 (23.1%)156 (7.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas48 (1.1%)12 (0.6%)
Electricity3,163 (75.4%)1,929 (90.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used18 (0.4%)34 (1.6%)
Total4,197 (100.0%)2,131 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Destin

Household Vehicle Usage in Destin
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle30 (0.7%)199 (9.3%)
1 Vehicle1,311 (31.2%)960 (45.1%)
2 Vehicles2,009 (47.9%)757 (35.5%)
3 or more Vehicles847 (20.2%)215 (10.1%)
Total4,197 (100.0%)2,131 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Destin

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Destin

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,7012,496
Median Property Value$430,500$428,300
Median Household Income$95,505$703
Monthly Housing Costs$754$662
Real Estate Taxes$2,919$56

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Destin

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Destin
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00025 (1.5%)38 (1.5%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)32 (1.3%)
$100,000 to $299,999382 (22.5%)505 (20.2%)
$300,000 to $499,999704 (41.4%)989 (39.6%)
$500,000 to $749,999234 (13.8%)462 (18.5%)
$750,000 to $999,999122 (7.2%)240 (9.6%)
$1,000,000 or more234 (13.8%)230 (9.2%)
Total1,701 (100.0%)2,496 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Destin

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Destin
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00083 (4.9%)38 (1.5%)
$10,000 to $24,99972 (4.2%)7 (0.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999197 (11.6%)79 (3.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999152 (8.9%)21 (0.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999200 (11.8%)144 (5.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999221 (13.0%)530 (21.2%)
$100,000 to $149,999316 (18.6%)373 (14.9%)
$150,000 or more460 (27.0%)639 (25.6%)
Total1,701 (100.0%)2,496 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Destin

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Destin
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x306 (18.0%)107,125 (4,291.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x150 (8.8%)377 (15.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x173 (10.2%)465 (18.6%)
4.0x or more1,021 (60.0%)442 (17.7%)
Total1,701 (100.0%)2,496 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Destin

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Destin
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80042 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499213 (12.5%)139 (5.6%)
$800 to $1,4991,330 (78.2%)356 (14.3%)
Total1,701 (100.0%)2,496 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Destin

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Destin

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Destin
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years698 (88.8%)88 (11.2%)
6 to 18 Years1,585 (86.3%)251 (13.7%)
19 to 25 Years452 (72.0%)176 (28.0%)
26 to 34 Years1,135 (72.9%)423 (27.2%)
35 to 44 Years1,475 (73.5%)531 (26.5%)
45 to 54 Years1,362 (76.6%)417 (23.4%)
55 to 64 Years1,859 (80.7%)444 (19.3%)
65 to 74 Years1,781 (98.6%)26 (1.4%)
75 Years and older762 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total11,109 (82.5%)2,356 (17.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Destin

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Destin
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born698 (88.8%)88 (11.2%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,585 (86.3%)251 (13.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen452 (72.0%)176 (28.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Destin

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Destin
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000663 (63.0%)389 (37.0%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,095 (68.1%)512 (31.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,881 (89.3%)225 (10.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,564 (81.2%)361 (18.8%)
$100,000 and over5,796 (87.0%)864 (13.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Destin

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Destin
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6233 (29.6%)465 (59.2%)
6 to 18 Years379 (20.6%)1,255 (68.4%)
19 to 25 Years55 (8.8%)418 (66.6%)
25 to 34 Years53 (3.4%)1,097 (70.4%)
35 to 44 Years114 (5.7%)1,435 (71.5%)
45 to 54 Years140 (7.9%)1,271 (71.4%)
55 to 64 Years163 (7.1%)1,762 (76.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,738 (96.2%)896 (49.6%)
75 Years and over751 (98.6%)469 (61.6%)
Total3,626 (26.9%)9,068 (67.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Destin

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Destin
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years115 (13.1%)73 (7.6%)
18 to 34 Years155 (13.7%)20 (1.7%)
35 to 64 Years264 (8.0%)144 (5.2%)
65 to 74 Years198 (21.1%)207 (23.8%)
75 Years and over162 (47.6%)171 (40.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Destin

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Destin: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years31 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years125 (3.8%)37 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years92 (9.8%)63 (7.3%)
75 Years and over114 (33.5%)36 (8.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Destin: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)36 (3.7%)
18 to 34 Years41 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years6 (0.2%)33 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years24 (2.6%)14 (1.6%)
75 Years and over26 (7.6%)15 (3.5%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Destin: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years115 (13.1%)54 (5.6%)
18 to 34 Years31 (2.7%)12 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years112 (3.4%)41 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years33 (3.5%)73 (8.4%)
75 Years and over28 (8.2%)83 (19.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Destin: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)17 (1.8%)
18 to 34 Years59 (5.2%)7 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years91 (2.8%)73 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years131 (14.0%)112 (12.9%)
75 Years and over94 (27.7%)132 (31.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Destin: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years32 (3.6%)29 (3.0%)
18 to 34 Years59 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years20 (0.6%)25 (0.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)12 (1.4%)
75 Years and over28 (8.2%)67 (15.9%)

Technology Access in Destin

Computing Device Access in Destin

Computing Device Access in Destin
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop5,42685.8%
Smartphone5,93193.7%
Tablet4,45670.4%
No Computing Device1011.6%
Total6,328100.0%

Internet Access in Destin

Internet Access in Destin
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home5,21682.4%
Cellular Data Only4597.2%
Satellite Internet3014.8%
No Internet5308.4%
Total6,328100.0%

Destin Summary

Destin, Florida is a city located in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States. It is a principal city of the Fort Walton Beach-Crestview-Destin Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city is located on Florida's Emerald Coast, which is a popular tourist destination. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 12,337.

Geography

Destin is located in the Florida Panhandle, along the Gulf of Mexico. It is situated on a peninsula separating the Gulf of Mexico from Choctawhatchee Bay. The city is bordered by the cities of Fort Walton Beach to the west and Niceville to the east. The city is approximately 25 miles east of Pensacola and about 85 miles west of Tallahassee.
The city has a total area of 11.3 square miles, of which 10.2 square miles is land and 1.1 square miles is water. The city is located on a peninsula, with the Gulf of Mexico to the south and Choctawhatchee Bay to the north. The city is home to several beaches, including Henderson Beach State Park, James Lee Park, and Crystal Beach.

History

Destin was originally inhabited by the Choctaw Indians. The first European settlers arrived in the area in the 1830s. The city was originally known as "Pompano" and was renamed "Destin" in 1884, after Captain Leonard Destin, who settled in the area in the 1840s.
Destin was incorporated as a city in 1984. The city has experienced rapid growth in recent years, with its population increasing from 8,000 in 2000 to 12,337 in 2010.

Economy

Destin is a popular tourist destination, with its beaches and fishing opportunities attracting visitors from all over the world. The city is home to several resorts, hotels, and restaurants. The city is also home to several marinas, which provide access to the Gulf of Mexico for fishing and other recreational activities.
The city's economy is also supported by the military, with Eglin Air Force Base located nearby. The base is home to the Air Armament Center, which is responsible for the development, testing, and evaluation of air-delivered weapons.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 12,337 people, 5,845 households, and 3,717 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,206.3 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 87.2% White, 6.3% African American, 0.7% Native American, 1.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.7% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.3% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $50,945, and the median income for a family was $60,945. The per capita income for the city was $30,945. About 8.2% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.2% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Destin?
Total Population of Destin is 13,923.
What is the Total Male Population of Destin?
Total Male Population of Destin is 7,306.
What is the Total Female Population of Destin?
Total Female Population of Destin is 6,617.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Destin?
There are 110.41 Males per 100 Females in Destin.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Destin?
There are 90.57 Females per 100 Males in Destin.
What is the Median Population Age in Destin?
Median Population Age in Destin is 43.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Destin
Average Family Size in Destin is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Destin
Average Household Size in Destin is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Destin?
Per Capita income in Destin is $58,082.
What is the Median Family Income in Destin?
Median Family Income in Destin is $108,224.
What is the Median Household income in Destin?
Median Household Income in Destin is $86,777.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Destin?
Income or Wage Gap in Destin is 40.5%.
Women in Destin earn 59.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Destin?
Inequality or Gini Index in Destin is 0.48.
How Large is the Labor Force in Destin?
There are 8,024 People in the Labor Forcein in Destin.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Destin?
68.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Destin.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Destin?
Unemployment Rate in Destin is 2.1%.