Fort Walton Beach, FL

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Fort Walton Beach Overview

20,919
TOTAL POPULATION
10,704
MALE POPULATION
10,215
FEMALE POPULATION
104.79
MALES / 100 FEMALES
95.43
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$36,251
PER CAPITA INCOME
$80,000
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$61,820
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
33.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
66.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$6,646
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
11,043
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
66.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Fort Walton Beach Zip Codes

Fort Walton Beach Area Codes

Race in Fort Walton Beach

The most populous races in Fort Walton Beach are White / Caucasian (14,787 | 70.7%), Hispanic or Latino (2,329 | 11.1%), and Black / African American (2,314 | 11.1%).
Race in Fort Walton Beach
Race# Population% Population
Asian9844.7%
Black / African American2,31411.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific1040.5%
Hispanic or Latino2,32911.1%
Native / Alaskan100.1%
White / Caucasian14,78770.7%
Two or more Races1,6197.7%
Some other Race1,1015.3%
Total20,919100.0%

Ancestry in Fort Walton Beach

The most populous ancestries reported in Fort Walton Beach are English (2,586 | 12.4%), German (2,451 | 11.7%), Irish (2,097 | 10.0%), American (1,781 | 8.5%), and Mexican (848 | 4.1%), together accounting for 46.7% of all Fort Walton Beach residents.
Ancestry in Fort Walton Beach
Ancestry# Population% Population
African290.1%
American1,7818.5%
Arab530.3%
Argentinean420.2%
Australian70.0%
Austrian80.0%
Belgian530.3%
Belizean20.0%
Bhutanese910.4%
Brazilian290.1%
British2941.4%
Bulgarian40.0%
Burmese1760.8%
Canadian500.2%
Central American3171.5%
Central American Indian350.2%
Cherokee620.3%
Colombian1390.7%
Costa Rican100.1%
Cree150.1%
Croatian230.1%
Cuban880.4%
Czech110.1%
Czechoslovakian60.0%
Danish240.1%
Dominican10.0%
Dutch1850.9%
Dutch West Indian520.3%
Ecuadorian690.3%
English2,58612.4%
Estonian170.1%
European4662.2%
Finnish790.4%
French2301.1%
French Canadian1720.8%
German2,45111.7%
Greek2591.2%
Guamanian / Chamorro1040.5%
Guatemalan680.3%
Haitian510.2%
Honduran1720.8%
Hungarian110.1%
Indian (Asian)1310.6%
Irish2,09710.0%
Italian7553.6%
Jamaican1020.5%
Korean4061.9%
Laotian320.2%
Lebanese70.0%
Liberian190.1%
Lithuanian120.1%
Macedonian70.0%
Malaysian80.0%
Mexican8484.1%
Native Hawaiian280.1%
Nicaraguan260.1%
Nigerian350.2%
Northern European480.2%
Norwegian1150.5%
Pakistani3581.7%
Panamanian410.2%
Peruvian30.0%
Polish3181.5%
Portuguese1240.6%
Puerto Rican4932.4%
Romanian70.0%
Russian3861.8%
Scandinavian420.2%
Scotch-Irish2351.1%
Scottish8233.9%
Serbian100.1%
Sioux550.3%
South American3511.7%
Spaniard240.1%
Spanish730.4%
Sri Lankan2161.0%
Subsaharan African830.4%
Swedish1770.9%
Swiss420.2%
Syrian60.0%
Thai370.2%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian130.1%
Turkish670.3%
Ukrainian90.0%
Venezuelan980.5%
Welsh2011.0%
West Indian350.2%
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Immigrants in Fort Walton Beach

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Fort Walton Beach came from Latin America (856 | 4.1%), Asia (694 | 3.3%), South Eastern Asia (510 | 2.4%), Central America (411 | 2.0%), and Europe (330 | 1.6%), together accounting for 13.4% of all Fort Walton Beach residents.
Immigrants in Fort Walton Beach
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa320.2%
Argentina420.2%
Asia6943.3%
Australia40.0%
Belgium80.0%
Brazil810.4%
Bulgaria160.1%
Canada230.1%
Caribbean1180.6%
Central America4112.0%
China500.2%
Colombia900.4%
Costa Rica100.1%
Cuba390.2%
Czechoslovakia340.2%
Denmark80.0%
Dominican Republic10.0%
Eastern Asia1180.6%
Eastern Europe2181.0%
Ecuador690.3%
England210.1%
Europe3301.6%
France160.1%
Germany520.3%
Guatemala470.2%
Honduras1330.6%
India130.1%
Indonesia320.2%
Italy50.0%
Jamaica780.4%
Japan260.1%
Korea420.2%
Kuwait70.0%
Latin America8564.1%
Liberia190.1%
Mexico2011.0%
Moldova70.0%
Morocco130.1%
Nicaragua80.0%
Northern Africa130.1%
Northern Europe310.2%
Oceania40.0%
Panama120.1%
Peru10.0%
Philippines1310.6%
Poland320.2%
Romania130.1%
Russia890.4%
Serbia100.1%
South America3271.6%
South Central Asia240.1%
South Eastern Asia5102.4%
Southern Europe50.0%
Thailand2671.3%
Turkey290.1%
Venezuela440.2%
Vietnam800.4%
Western Africa190.1%
Western Asia420.2%
Western Europe760.4%
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Sex and Age in Fort Walton Beach

Sex and Age in Fort Walton Beach

The most populous age groups in Fort Walton Beach are 35 to 39 Years (948 | 8.9%) for men and 35 to 39 Years (921 | 9.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Fort Walton Beach
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years556 (5.2%)615 (6.0%)
5 to 9 Years839 (7.8%)643 (6.3%)
10 to 14 Years891 (8.3%)453 (4.4%)
15 to 19 Years494 (4.6%)534 (5.2%)
20 to 24 Years678 (6.3%)468 (4.6%)
25 to 29 Years716 (6.7%)711 (7.0%)
30 to 34 Years567 (5.3%)518 (5.1%)
35 to 39 Years948 (8.9%)921 (9.0%)
40 to 44 Years694 (6.5%)608 (5.9%)
45 to 49 Years682 (6.4%)547 (5.3%)
50 to 54 Years549 (5.1%)570 (5.6%)
55 to 59 Years713 (6.7%)644 (6.3%)
60 to 64 Years685 (6.4%)675 (6.6%)
65 to 69 Years667 (6.2%)595 (5.8%)
70 to 74 Years351 (3.3%)445 (4.4%)
75 to 79 Years286 (2.7%)479 (4.7%)
80 to 84 Years252 (2.4%)427 (4.2%)
85 Years and over136 (1.3%)362 (3.5%)
Total10,704 (100.0%)10,215 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Fort Walton Beach

Median Family Size in Fort Walton Beach

The median family size in Fort Walton Beach is 3.02 persons per family, with single female/mother families (966 | 19.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.23 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (439 | 8.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.82 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Fort Walton Beach
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple3,673 (72.3%)2.99
Single Male/Father439 (8.6%)2.82
Single Female/Mother966 (19.0%)3.23
Total Families5,078 (100.0%)3.02

Median Household Size in Fort Walton Beach

The median household size in Fort Walton Beach is 2.32 persons per household, with single female/mother households (966 | 10.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.55 persons per household. non-family households (3,762 | 42.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.23 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Fort Walton Beach
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple3,673 (41.5%)3.01
Single Male/Father439 (5.0%)3.22
Single Female/Mother966 (10.9%)3.55
Non-family3,762 (42.6%)1.23
Total Households8,840 (100.0%)2.32

Household Size by Marriage Status in Fort Walton Beach

Out of a total of 8,840 households in Fort Walton Beach, 5,078 (57.4%) are family households, while 3,762 (42.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 2,344, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 3,230.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Fort Walton Beach
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-3,230 (36.5%)
2-Person Households2,344 (26.5%)391 (4.4%)
3-Person Households1,190 (13.5%)118 (1.3%)
4-Person Households824 (9.3%)12 (0.1%)
5-Person Households506 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households165 (1.9%)2 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households49 (0.5%)9 (0.1%)
Total5,078 (57.4%)3,762 (42.6%)

Female Fertility in Fort Walton Beach

Fertility by Age in Fort Walton Beach

Average fertility rate in Fort Walton Beach is 69.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 148.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 82.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Fort Walton Beach
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years252 (82.9%)148.0
35 to 50 years52 (17.1%)24.0
Total304 (100.0%)69.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Fort Walton Beach

69.4% of women with births (304) in Fort Walton Beach are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 36.9% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Fort Walton Beach
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years159 (63.1%)93 (36.9%)
35 to 50 years52 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total211 (69.4%)93 (30.6%)

Fertility by Education in Fort Walton Beach

Average fertility rate in Fort Walton Beach is 69.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the highest fertility rate of 95.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the lowest fertility at 21.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 44.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Fort Walton Beach
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School23 (7.6%)38.0
High School Diploma95 (31.2%)80.0
College or Associate's Degree135 (44.4%)95.0
Bachelor's Degree44 (14.5%)50.0
Graduate Degree7 (2.3%)21.0
Total304 (100.0%)69.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Fort Walton Beach

30.6% of women with births in Fort Walton Beach are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Fort Walton Beach
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
High School Diploma94 (99.0%)1 (1.1%)
College or Associate's Degree68 (50.4%)67 (49.6%)
Bachelor's Degree42 (95.5%)2 (4.5%)
Graduate Degree7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total211 (69.4%)93 (30.6%)

Income in Fort Walton Beach

Income Overview in Fort Walton Beach

Per Capita Income in Fort Walton Beach is $36,251, while median incomes of families and households are $80,000 and $61,820 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income20,919$36,251
Median Family Income5,078$80,000
Mean Family Income5,078$105,579
Median Household Income8,840$61,820
Mean Household Income8,840$84,455
Income Deficit5,078$6,646
Wage / Income Gap (%)20,91933.83%
Wage / Income Gap ($)20,91966.17¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index20,9190.45

Earnings by Sex in Fort Walton Beach

Average Earnings in Fort Walton Beach are $34,318, $42,516 for men and $28,133 for women, a difference of 33.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Fort Walton Beach
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male6,292 (55.2%)$42,516
Female5,114 (44.8%)$28,133
Total11,406 (100.0%)$34,318

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Fort Walton Beach

The most common earnings brackets in Fort Walton Beach are $100,000+ for men (783 | 12.4%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (639 | 12.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Fort Walton Beach
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less349 (5.6%)243 (4.8%)
$2,500 to $4,999204 (3.2%)287 (5.6%)
$5,000 to $7,499229 (3.6%)276 (5.4%)
$7,500 to $9,999101 (1.6%)108 (2.1%)
$10,000 to $12,499168 (2.7%)329 (6.4%)
$12,500 to $14,99962 (1.0%)178 (3.5%)
$15,000 to $17,499166 (2.6%)195 (3.8%)
$17,500 to $19,999186 (3.0%)103 (2.0%)
$20,000 to $22,499149 (2.4%)134 (2.6%)
$22,500 to $24,999181 (2.9%)310 (6.1%)
$25,000 to $29,999497 (7.9%)639 (12.5%)
$30,000 to $34,999355 (5.6%)371 (7.2%)
$35,000 to $39,999280 (4.4%)331 (6.5%)
$40,000 to $44,999375 (6.0%)300 (5.9%)
$45,000 to $49,999524 (8.3%)136 (2.7%)
$50,000 to $54,999307 (4.9%)146 (2.9%)
$55,000 to $64,999497 (7.9%)201 (3.9%)
$65,000 to $74,999276 (4.4%)217 (4.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999603 (9.6%)310 (6.1%)
$100,000+783 (12.4%)300 (5.9%)
Total6,292 (100.0%)5,114 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Fort Walton Beach

Average earnings in Fort Walton Beach are $46,067 for men and $29,422 for women, a difference of 36.1%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $99,432, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $17,128. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $90,476, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $25,761.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Fort Walton Beach
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$17,128$25,761
High School Diploma$29,734$25,972
College or Associate's Degree$46,136$28,723
Bachelor's Degree$56,737$37,545
Graduate Degree$99,432$90,476
Total$46,067$29,422

Family Income in Fort Walton Beach

Family Income Brackets in Fort Walton Beach

According to the Fort Walton Beach family income data, there are 1,148 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.6% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 46 families (0.9%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Fort Walton Beach
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000460.9%
$10,000 to $14,999460.9%
$15,000 to $24,9992234.4%
$25,000 to $34,9994278.4%
$35,000 to $49,99950810.0%
$50,000 to $74,9991,14822.6%
$75,000 to $99,99977715.3%
$100,000 to $149,99998519.4%
$150,000 to $199,9994478.8%
$200,000+4679.2%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Fort Walton Beach

4-person families (792 | 15.6%) account for the highest median family income in Fort Walton Beach with $92,426 per family, while 2-person families (2,501 | 49.2%) have the highest median income of $39,085 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Fort Walton Beach
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families2,501 (49.2%)$78,170
3-Person Families1,196 (23.5%)$71,277
4-Person Families792 (15.6%)$92,426
5-Person Families407 (8.0%)$88,988
6-Person Families148 (2.9%)$65,862
7+ Person Families34 (0.7%)$0
Total5,078 (100.0%)$80,000

Family Income by Number of Earners in Fort Walton Beach

The median family income in Fort Walton Beach is $80,000, with families comprising 3+ earners (369) having the highest median family income of $137,050, while families with 1 earner (1,976) have the lowest median family income of $60,339, accounting for 7.3% and 38.9% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Fort Walton Beach
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners539 (10.6%)$60,781
1 Earner1,976 (38.9%)$60,339
2 Earners2,194 (43.2%)$98,056
3+ Earners369 (7.3%)$137,050
Total5,078 (100.0%)$80,000

Household Income in Fort Walton Beach

Household Income Brackets in Fort Walton Beach

With 1,803 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Fort Walton Beach, accounting for 20.4% of all households. In contrast, only 318 households (3.6%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Fort Walton Beach
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003804.3%
$10,000 to $14,9993183.6%
$15,000 to $24,9996016.8%
$25,000 to $34,9991,05211.9%
$35,000 to $49,9991,12312.7%
$50,000 to $74,9991,80320.4%
$75,000 to $99,9991,17613.3%
$100,000 to $149,9991,31714.9%
$150,000 to $199,9995306.0%
$200,000+5486.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Fort Walton Beach

The median household income in Fort Walton Beach is $61,820, with the highest median household income of $70,081 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 3,019 households (34.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $37,217, with 404 households (4.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Fort Walton Beach
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years404 (4.6%)$37,217
25 to 44 Years2,710 (30.7%)$61,771
45 to 64 Years3,019 (34.2%)$70,081
65+ Years2,707 (30.6%)$55,816
Total8,840 (100.0%)$61,820

Poverty in Fort Walton Beach

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Fort Walton Beach

With 11.1% poverty level for males and 16.1% for females among the residents of Fort Walton Beach, 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 122 males (34.9%) and 222 females (36.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Fort Walton Beach
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years136 (24.5%)109 (19.1%)
5 Years122 (34.9%)60 (19.7%)
6 to 11 Years89 (11.1%)175 (29.6%)
12 to 14 Years109 (20.2%)31 (15.5%)
15 Years18 (13.3%)51 (32.7%)
16 and 17 Years30 (13.7%)39 (16.6%)
18 to 24 Years157 (22.1%)222 (36.3%)
25 to 34 Years51 (4.0%)297 (24.4%)
35 to 44 Years187 (11.4%)231 (15.1%)
45 to 54 Years67 (5.5%)91 (8.2%)
55 to 64 Years140 (10.0%)115 (8.7%)
65 to 74 Years32 (3.1%)117 (11.9%)
75 Years and over22 (3.5%)80 (6.7%)
Total1,160 (11.1%)1,618 (16.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Fort Walton Beach

According to the poverty statistics in Fort Walton Beach, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 75 years and over are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 96.9% of males and 93.3% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Fort Walton Beach
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years420 (75.5%)462 (80.9%)
5 Years228 (65.1%)244 (80.3%)
6 to 11 Years713 (88.9%)417 (70.4%)
12 to 14 Years431 (79.8%)169 (84.5%)
15 Years117 (86.7%)105 (67.3%)
16 and 17 Years189 (86.3%)196 (83.4%)
18 to 24 Years554 (77.9%)389 (63.7%)
25 to 34 Years1,223 (96.0%)922 (75.6%)
35 to 44 Years1,454 (88.6%)1,298 (84.9%)
45 to 54 Years1,157 (94.5%)1,018 (91.8%)
55 to 64 Years1,258 (90.0%)1,204 (91.3%)
65 to 74 Years986 (96.9%)869 (88.1%)
75 Years and over611 (96.5%)1,120 (93.3%)
Total9,341 (88.9%)8,413 (83.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Fort Walton Beach

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Fort Walton Beach show that 5.4% or 197 of the total 3,673 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 4 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 4.0%, which includes 88 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Fort Walton Beach
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children2,109 (96.0%)88 (4.0%)
1 or 2 Children1,059 (95.9%)45 (4.1%)
3 or 4 Children308 (83.7%)60 (16.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Total3,476 (94.6%)197 (5.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Fort Walton Beach

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Fort Walton Beach
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)177 (34.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)63 (61.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)257 (26.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Fort Walton Beach

The poverty data for Fort Walton Beach shows that 197 of the married-couple family households (5.4%) and 257 of the single-parent households (18.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 17 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Fort Walton Beach
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children88 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children45 (4.1%)177 (25.8%)
3 or 4 Children60 (16.3%)63 (42.6%)
5 or more Children4 (100.0%)17 (100.0%)
Total197 (5.4%)257 (18.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Fort Walton Beach

Employment by Class of Employer in Fort Walton Beach

Among the 10,521 employed individuals in Fort Walton Beach, private company employees (6,620 | 62.9%), federal government employees (1,613 | 15.3%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (796 | 7.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Fort Walton Beach
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees6,62062.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)4304.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)7967.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations3423.3%
Local Government Employees4334.1%
State Government Employees2412.3%
Federal Government Employees1,61315.3%
Unpaid Family Workers460.4%
Total10,521100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Fort Walton Beach

According to the labor force statistics for Fort Walton Beach, out of the total population over 16 years of age (16,631), 66.4% or 11,043 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.9% or 431 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 88.8% or 963 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 55 to 59 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 5.9% or 59 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Fort Walton Beach
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years366 (49.7%)10 (2.8%)
20 to 24 Years996 (86.9%)13 (1.3%)
25 to 29 Years1,239 (86.8%)62 (5.0%)
30 to 34 Years963 (88.8%)46 (4.8%)
35 to 44 Years2,771 (87.4%)125 (4.5%)
45 to 54 Years2,036 (86.7%)86 (4.2%)
55 to 59 Years1,001 (73.8%)59 (5.9%)
60 to 64 Years855 (62.9%)7 (0.8%)
65 to 74 Years657 (31.9%)21 (3.2%)
75 Years and over155 (8.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total11,043 (66.4%)431 (3.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Fort Walton Beach

According to labor force statistics for Fort Walton Beach, 82.5% of individuals (8,867) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (10,748) are in the labor force, with 4.3% or 381 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 86.7% or 2,637 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 16.0% or 101 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Fort Walton Beach
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School633 (78.0%)130 (16.0%)
High School Diploma2,440 (80.3%)82 (2.7%)
College / Associate Degree3,154 (81.8%)185 (4.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,637 (86.7%)64 (2.1%)
Total8,867 (82.5%)462 (4.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Fort Walton Beach

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Fort Walton Beach are Management (855 | 8.7%), Community & Social Service (841 | 8.6%), Computers, Engineering & Science (771 | 7.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (600 | 6.1%), and Computers & Mathematics (408 | 4.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Fort Walton Beach

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Fort Walton Beach, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (89.0%), Architecture & Engineering (84.6%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (83.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (84.5%), Health Technologists (84.3%), and Education Instruction & Library (65.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Fort Walton Beach
OccupationMaleFemale
Management499 (58.4%)356 (41.6%)
Business & Financial172 (46.4%)199 (53.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science647 (83.9%)124 (16.1%)
Computers & Mathematics363 (89.0%)45 (11.0%)
Architecture & Engineering247 (84.6%)45 (15.4%)
Life, Physical & Social Science37 (52.1%)34 (47.9%)
Community & Social Service 362 (43.0%)479 (57.0%)
Education, Arts & Media83 (58.5%)59 (41.5%)
Legal Services & Support39 (48.7%)41 (51.2%)
Education Instruction & Library130 (34.8%)243 (65.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment110 (44.7%)136 (55.3%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating93 (15.5%)507 (84.5%)
Health Technologists58 (15.7%)311 (84.3%)
Total (Category)1,773 (51.6%)1,665 (48.4%)
Total (Overall)5,201 (53.2%)4,581 (46.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Fort Walton Beach are Food Preparation & Serving (1,186 | 12.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (672 | 6.9%), Personal Care & Service (349 | 3.6%), Security & Protection (261 | 2.7%), and Healthcare Support (170 | 1.7%).
Services Occupations in Fort Walton Beach

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Fort Walton Beach, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (85.2%), Security & Protection (82.4%), and Firefighting & Prevention (79.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (87.4%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (60.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Fort Walton Beach
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)170 (100.0%)
Security & Protection215 (82.4%)46 (17.6%)
Firefighting & Prevention94 (79.0%)25 (21.0%)
Law Enforcement121 (85.2%)21 (14.8%)
Food Preparation & Serving655 (55.2%)531 (44.8%)
Cleaning & Maintenance267 (39.7%)405 (60.3%)
Personal Care & Service44 (12.6%)305 (87.4%)
Total (Category)1,181 (44.8%)1,457 (55.2%)
Total (Overall)5,201 (53.2%)4,581 (46.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Fort Walton Beach are Sales & Related (1,038 | 10.6%), and Office & Administration (823 | 8.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Fort Walton Beach

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Fort Walton Beach
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related497 (47.9%)541 (52.1%)
Office & Administration256 (31.1%)567 (68.9%)
Total (Category)753 (40.5%)1,108 (59.5%)
Total (Overall)5,201 (53.2%)4,581 (46.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Fort Walton Beach are Construction & Extraction (565 | 5.8%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (295 | 3.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (8 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Fort Walton Beach

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Fort Walton Beach
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction542 (95.9%)23 (4.1%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair275 (93.2%)20 (6.8%)
Total (Category)825 (95.1%)43 (5.0%)
Total (Overall)5,201 (53.2%)4,581 (46.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Fort Walton Beach are Production (405 | 4.1%), Transportation (336 | 3.4%), and Material Moving (236 | 2.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Fort Walton Beach

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Fort Walton Beach
OccupationMaleFemale
Production166 (41.0%)239 (59.0%)
Transportation293 (87.2%)43 (12.8%)
Material Moving210 (89.0%)26 (11.0%)
Total (Category)669 (68.5%)308 (31.5%)
Total (Overall)5,201 (53.2%)4,581 (46.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Fort Walton Beach

Employment Industries in Fort Walton Beach

The major employment industries in Fort Walton Beach include Accommodation & Food Services (1,765 | 18.0%), Retail Trade (1,160 | 11.9%), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,031 | 10.5%), Public Administration (831 | 8.5%), and Construction (823 | 8.4%).
Employment Industries in Fort Walton Beach

Employment Industries by Sex in Fort Walton Beach

The Fort Walton Beach industries that see more men than women are Information (100.0%), Construction (92.7%), and Transportation & Warehousing (86.5%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (89.0%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (81.6%), and Finance & Insurance (69.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Fort Walton Beach
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction763 (92.7%)60 (7.3%)
Manufacturing230 (53.9%)197 (46.1%)
Wholesale Trade85 (58.2%)61 (41.8%)
Retail Trade643 (55.4%)517 (44.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing372 (86.5%)58 (13.5%)
Utilities60 (44.8%)74 (55.2%)
Information33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance106 (30.5%)242 (69.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing54 (18.4%)239 (81.6%)
Professional & Scientific467 (66.0%)241 (34.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support190 (56.7%)145 (43.3%)
Educational Services215 (47.0%)242 (52.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance113 (11.0%)918 (89.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation143 (72.6%)54 (27.4%)
Accommodation & Food Services868 (49.2%)897 (50.8%)
Public Administration562 (67.6%)269 (32.4%)
Total5,201 (53.2%)4,581 (46.8%)

Education in Fort Walton Beach

School Enrollment in Fort Walton Beach

The most common levels of schooling among the 4,516 students in Fort Walton Beach are high school (1,026 | 22.7%), middle school (1,018 | 22.5%), and elementary school (747 | 16.5%).
School Enrollment in Fort Walton Beach
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3517.8%
Kindergarten4119.1%
Elementary School74716.5%
Middle School1,01822.5%
High School1,02622.7%
College / Undergraduate69915.5%
Graduate / Professional2645.9%
Total4,516100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Fort Walton Beach

Out of a total of 4,516 students who are enrolled in schools in Fort Walton Beach, 804 (17.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 3,712 (82.2%) 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 130 (48.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 657 (89.1% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Fort Walton Beach
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds140 (51.8%)130 (48.1%)
5 to 9 Year Old825 (76.5%)254 (23.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,143 (86.5%)178 (13.5%)
15 to 17 Year Olds657 (89.1%)80 (10.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds147 (87.5%)21 (12.5%)
20 to 24 Year Olds318 (87.1%)47 (12.9%)
25 to 34 Year Olds164 (75.9%)52 (24.1%)
35 Years and over317 (88.1%)43 (11.9%)
Total3,712 (82.2%)804 (17.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Fort Walton Beach

Business (796 | 18.8%), education (543 | 12.8%), science & technology (467 | 11.0%), engineering (417 | 9.8%), and computers & mathematics (354 | 8.4%) are the most common fields of study among 4,236 individuals in Fort Walton Beach who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Fort Walton Beach
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics3548.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2105.0%
Physical & Health Sciences1373.2%
Psychology1623.8%
Social Sciences2435.7%
Engineering4179.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies200.5%
Science & Technology46711.0%
Business79618.8%
Education54312.8%
Literature & Languages1573.7%
Liberal Arts & History1944.6%
Visual & Performing Arts1232.9%
Communications1493.5%
Arts & Humanities2646.2%
Total4,236100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Fort Walton Beach

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Fort Walton Beach

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Fort Walton Beach are males with 2 vehicles (2,512, accounting for 43.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,811, making up 54.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Fort Walton Beach
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle249 (4.3%)181 (3.9%)
1 Vehicle1,458 (25.3%)1,298 (28.1%)
2 Vehicles2,512 (43.6%)1,811 (39.2%)
3 Vehicles1,055 (18.3%)871 (18.8%)
4 Vehicles372 (6.5%)303 (6.6%)
5 or more Vehicles121 (2.1%)158 (3.4%)
Total5,767 (100.0%)4,622 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Fort Walton Beach

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Fort Walton Beach are 20 to 24 minutes (1,950 commuters, 19.9%), 10 to 14 minutes (1,844 commuters, 18.9%), and 15 to 19 minutes (1,580 commuters, 16.2%).
Commute Time in Fort Walton Beach
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2732.8%
5 to 9 Minutes1,41014.4%
10 to 14 Minutes1,84418.9%
15 to 19 Minutes1,58016.2%
20 to 24 Minutes1,95019.9%
25 to 29 Minutes5295.4%
30 to 34 Minutes8638.8%
35 to 39 Minutes1471.5%
40 to 44 Minutes2792.9%
45 to 59 Minutes3223.3%
60 to 89 Minutes3894.0%
90 or more Minutes1932.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Fort Walton Beach

The most common commute times in Fort Walton Beach are 20 to 24 minutes (1,348 commuters, 24.0%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (987 commuters, 23.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Fort Walton Beach
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes101 (1.8%)172 (4.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes772 (13.8%)638 (15.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes857 (15.3%)987 (23.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes1,023 (18.2%)557 (13.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes1,348 (24.0%)602 (14.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes254 (4.5%)275 (6.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes450 (8.0%)413 (9.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes80 (1.4%)67 (1.6%)
40 to 44 Minutes134 (2.4%)145 (3.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes180 (3.2%)142 (3.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes252 (4.5%)137 (3.3%)
90 or more Minutes162 (2.9%)31 (0.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Fort Walton Beach

The most frequent times of departure to work in Fort Walton Beach are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (885, 15.8%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (775, 18.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Fort Walton Beach
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM161 (2.9%)169 (4.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM187 (3.3%)28 (0.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM504 (9.0%)145 (3.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM656 (11.7%)255 (6.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM577 (10.3%)388 (9.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM688 (12.3%)554 (13.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM885 (15.8%)775 (18.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM470 (8.4%)505 (12.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM233 (4.2%)277 (6.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM384 (6.8%)356 (8.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM136 (2.4%)252 (6.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM92 (1.6%)9 (0.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM259 (4.6%)300 (7.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM381 (6.8%)153 (3.7%)
Total5,613 (100.0%)4,166 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Fort Walton Beach

Occupancy by Ownership in Fort Walton Beach

Of the total 8,840 dwellings in Fort Walton Beach, owner-occupied units account for 5,385 (60.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 3,455 (39.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Fort Walton Beach
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units5,38560.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units3,45539.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units8,840100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Fort Walton Beach

Occupancy by Household Size in Fort Walton Beach
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household3,23036.5%
2-Person Household2,73530.9%
3-Person Household1,30814.8%
4+ Person Household1,56717.7%
Total Housing Units8,840100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Fort Walton Beach

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Fort Walton Beach
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,693 (52.4%)1,537 (47.6%)
2-Person Household1,958 (71.6%)777 (28.4%)
3-Person Household871 (66.6%)437 (33.4%)
4+ Person Household863 (55.1%)704 (44.9%)
Total Housing Units5,385 (60.9%)3,455 (39.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Fort Walton Beach

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Fort Walton Beach
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School116 (27.1%)312 (72.9%)
High School Diploma1,308 (55.1%)1,067 (44.9%)
College/Associate Degree2,170 (63.0%)1,273 (37.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,791 (69.0%)803 (31.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Fort Walton Beach

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Fort Walton Beach
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1,70419.3%
35 to 44 Years1,41016.0%
45 to 54 Years1,27814.5%
55 to 64 Years1,74119.7%
65 to 74 Years1,33515.1%
75 to 84 Years1,00211.3%
85 Years and Over3704.2%
Total8,840100.0%

Housing Finances in Fort Walton Beach

Median Income by Occupancy in Fort Walton Beach

Median Income by Occupancy in Fort Walton Beach
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied5,385 (60.9%)$78,750
Renter-Occupied3,455 (39.1%)$44,862
Average8,840 (100.0%)$61,820

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Fort Walton Beach

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Fort Walton Beach
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000140 (2.6%)132 (3.8%)
$5,000 to $9,99958 (1.1%)48 (1.4%)
$10,000 to $14,99994 (1.8%)220 (6.4%)
$15,000 to $19,99995 (1.8%)217 (6.3%)
$20,000 to $24,99985 (1.6%)201 (5.8%)
$25,000 to $34,999496 (9.2%)555 (16.1%)
$35,000 to $49,999484 (9.0%)641 (18.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,123 (20.8%)681 (19.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999793 (14.7%)384 (11.1%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,073 (19.9%)242 (7.0%)
$150,000 or more944 (17.5%)134 (3.9%)
Total5,385 (100.0%)3,455 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Fort Walton Beach

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Fort Walton Beach
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300288 (5.3%)30 (0.9%)
$300 to $499849 (15.8%)105 (3.0%)
$500 to $799942 (17.5%)241 (7.0%)
$800 to $999260 (4.8%)621 (18.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499927 (17.2%)1,512 (43.8%)
$1,500 to $1,9991,128 (20.9%)585 (16.9%)
$2,000 to $2,499488 (9.1%)140 (4.1%)
$2,500 to $2,999168 (3.1%)33 (1.0%)
$3,000 or more335 (6.2%)75 (2.2%)
Total5,385 (100.0%)3,455 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Fort Walton Beach

Housing Structures in Fort Walton Beach

Housing Structures in Fort Walton Beach
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached5,99967.9%
Single Unit, Attached6587.4%
2 Unit Apartments290.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments5145.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments6106.9%
10 or more Apartments97711.1%
Mobile Home / Other530.6%
Total8,840100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Fort Walton Beach

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Fort Walton Beach
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached4,906 (81.8%)1,093 (18.2%)
Single Unit, Attached247 (37.5%)411 (62.5%)
2 Unit Apartments8 (27.6%)21 (72.4%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments13 (2.5%)501 (97.5%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments67 (11.0%)543 (89.0%)
10 or more Apartments140 (14.3%)837 (85.7%)
Mobile Home / Other4 (7.5%)49 (92.4%)
Total5,385 (60.9%)3,455 (39.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Fort Walton Beach

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Fort Walton Beach
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)129 (3.7%)
2 or 3 Rooms173 (3.2%)1,038 (30.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,273 (23.6%)1,523 (44.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms2,711 (50.3%)609 (17.6%)
8 or more Rooms1,228 (22.8%)156 (4.5%)
Total5,385 (100.0%)3,455 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Fort Walton Beach

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Fort Walton Beach
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas2,327 (43.2%)593 (17.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas30 (0.6%)98 (2.8%)
Electricity2,979 (55.3%)2,732 (79.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels49 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)32 (0.9%)
Total5,385 (100.0%)3,455 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Fort Walton Beach

Household Vehicle Usage in Fort Walton Beach
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle22 (0.4%)373 (10.8%)
1 Vehicle1,808 (33.6%)1,955 (56.6%)
2 Vehicles2,184 (40.6%)953 (27.6%)
3 or more Vehicles1,371 (25.5%)174 (5.0%)
Total5,385 (100.0%)3,455 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Fort Walton Beach

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Fort Walton Beach

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units2,3992,986
Median Property Value$248,600$288,400
Median Household Income$64,512$682
Monthly Housing Costs$519$327
Real Estate Taxes$1,313$202

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Fort Walton Beach

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Fort Walton Beach
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00060 (2.5%)35 (1.2%)
$50,000 to $99,999167 (7.0%)10 (0.3%)
$100,000 to $299,9991,359 (56.7%)1,578 (52.8%)
$300,000 to $499,999594 (24.8%)926 (31.0%)
$500,000 to $749,999118 (4.9%)314 (10.5%)
$750,000 to $999,99948 (2.0%)52 (1.7%)
$1,000,000 or more53 (2.2%)71 (2.4%)
Total2,399 (100.0%)2,986 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Fort Walton Beach

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Fort Walton Beach
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000119 (5.0%)26 (0.9%)
$10,000 to $24,999144 (6.0%)79 (2.6%)
$25,000 to $34,999301 (12.6%)130 (4.3%)
$35,000 to $49,999277 (11.6%)195 (6.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999549 (22.9%)207 (6.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999275 (11.5%)574 (19.2%)
$100,000 to $149,999472 (19.7%)518 (17.3%)
$150,000 or more262 (10.9%)601 (20.1%)
Total2,399 (100.0%)2,986 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Fort Walton Beach

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Fort Walton Beach
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x510 (21.3%)86,352 (2,891.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x355 (14.8%)571 (19.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x382 (15.9%)888 (29.7%)
4.0x or more1,117 (46.6%)397 (13.3%)
Total2,399 (100.0%)2,986 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Fort Walton Beach

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Fort Walton Beach
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800561 (23.4%)33 (1.1%)
$800 to $1,499716 (29.8%)283 (9.5%)
$800 to $1,499924 (38.5%)926 (31.0%)
Total2,399 (100.0%)2,986 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Fort Walton Beach

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fort Walton Beach

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fort Walton Beach
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years1,706 (93.5%)119 (6.5%)
6 to 18 Years2,739 (88.9%)342 (11.1%)
19 to 25 Years1,130 (82.6%)238 (17.4%)
26 to 34 Years1,228 (68.8%)558 (31.2%)
35 to 44 Years2,176 (73.7%)775 (26.3%)
45 to 54 Years1,892 (81.5%)429 (18.5%)
55 to 64 Years2,367 (87.5%)337 (12.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,973 (98.5%)31 (1.5%)
75 Years and older1,797 (98.0%)36 (2.0%)
Total17,008 (85.6%)2,865 (14.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Fort Walton Beach

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Fort Walton Beach
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born1,706 (93.5%)119 (6.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen2,739 (88.9%)342 (11.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,130 (82.6%)238 (17.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Fort Walton Beach

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Fort Walton Beach
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,457 (79.0%)388 (21.0%)
$25,000 to $49,9993,406 (79.2%)892 (20.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,339 (83.0%)686 (17.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,386 (85.8%)395 (14.2%)
$100,000 and over6,320 (92.7%)499 (7.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fort Walton Beach

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fort Walton Beach
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6859 (47.1%)877 (48.0%)
6 to 18 Years823 (26.7%)1,954 (63.4%)
19 to 25 Years300 (21.9%)915 (66.9%)
25 to 34 Years214 (12.0%)1,107 (62.0%)
35 to 44 Years409 (13.9%)2,006 (68.0%)
45 to 54 Years482 (20.8%)1,695 (73.0%)
55 to 64 Years600 (22.2%)2,108 (78.0%)
65 to 74 Years1,946 (97.1%)1,216 (60.7%)
75 Years and over1,797 (98.0%)1,361 (74.3%)
Total7,430 (37.4%)13,239 (66.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Fort Walton Beach

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Fort Walton Beach
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years12 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years104 (5.0%)61 (4.1%)
18 to 34 Years209 (13.3%)39 (2.2%)
35 to 64 Years640 (15.8%)547 (13.9%)
65 to 74 Years226 (22.2%)230 (23.3%)
75 Years and over285 (45.0%)723 (60.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Fort Walton Beach

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Fort Walton Beach: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years12 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years40 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years319 (7.9%)57 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years95 (9.3%)28 (2.8%)
75 Years and over173 (27.3%)344 (28.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Fort Walton Beach: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years6 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years30 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years162 (4.0%)82 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years58 (5.7%)16 (1.6%)
75 Years and over34 (5.4%)58 (4.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Fort Walton Beach: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years98 (4.7%)61 (4.1%)
18 to 34 Years182 (11.6%)39 (2.2%)
35 to 64 Years164 (4.1%)234 (6.0%)
65 to 74 Years31 (3.0%)27 (2.7%)
75 Years and over50 (7.9%)268 (22.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Fort Walton Beach: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years15 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years194 (4.8%)264 (6.7%)
65 to 74 Years101 (9.9%)177 (17.9%)
75 Years and over163 (25.8%)617 (51.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Fort Walton Beach: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years72 (1.8%)64 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years37 (3.6%)27 (2.7%)
75 Years and over104 (16.4%)111 (9.2%)

Technology Access in Fort Walton Beach

Computing Device Access in Fort Walton Beach

Computing Device Access in Fort Walton Beach
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop6,89378.0%
Smartphone7,77287.9%
Tablet5,56663.0%
No Computing Device5596.3%
Total8,840100.0%

Internet Access in Fort Walton Beach

Internet Access in Fort Walton Beach
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet200.2%
Broadband Home6,59774.6%
Cellular Data Only7969.0%
Satellite Internet4234.8%
No Internet1,30714.8%
Total8,840100.0%

Fort Walton Beach Summary

Fort Walton Beach 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. As of the 2010 census, the population was 19,507. It is the seat of Okaloosa County.

History

The area that is now Fort Walton Beach was originally inhabited by Native Americans of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. The first Europeans to settle in the area were members of the Spanish expedition of Panfilo de Narvaez in 1528. The area was later settled by the English in the late 1700s.
The city of Fort Walton Beach was established in 1936, when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began construction of a military base. The base was named after General Edmund Kirby Smith, who served in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. The base was used as a training facility for the Army Air Corps during World War II.
In the 1950s, the base was converted to a naval air station and was used as a training facility for the Navy and Marine Corps. The base was closed in 1975 and the land was sold to the city of Fort Walton Beach.

Geography

Fort Walton Beach is located in the Florida Panhandle, on the Gulf of Mexico. It is situated on the Santa Rosa Sound, which separates it from Okaloosa Island. The city is bordered by the cities of Destin to the east and Niceville to the west.
The city has a total area of 16.2 square miles, of which 15.7 square miles is land and 0.5 square miles is water.

Economy

The economy of Fort Walton Beach is largely based on tourism and the military. The city is home to Eglin Air Force Base, which is the largest Air Force base in the United States. The base is a major employer in the area and provides a significant economic impact to the city.
The city is also a popular tourist destination, with many visitors coming to enjoy the beaches, fishing, and other outdoor activities. The city is home to several resorts, hotels, and restaurants, which provide additional economic benefits to the city.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 19,507 people, 8,845 households, and 5,072 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,241.3 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 79.2% White, 11.3% African American, 0.7% Native American, 2.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 4.2% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $41,945, and the median income for a family was $50,945. Males had a median income of $35,945 versus $25,945 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,945. About 8.7% of families and 11.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.3% of those under age 18 and 8.7% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Fort Walton Beach?
Total Population of Fort Walton Beach is 20,919.
What is the Total Male Population of Fort Walton Beach?
Total Male Population of Fort Walton Beach is 10,704.
What is the Total Female Population of Fort Walton Beach?
Total Female Population of Fort Walton Beach is 10,215.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Fort Walton Beach?
There are 104.79 Males per 100 Females in Fort Walton Beach.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Fort Walton Beach?
There are 95.43 Females per 100 Males in Fort Walton Beach.
What is the Median Population Age in Fort Walton Beach?
Median Population Age in Fort Walton Beach is 39.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Fort Walton Beach
Average Family Size in Fort Walton Beach is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Fort Walton Beach
Average Household Size in Fort Walton Beach is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Fort Walton Beach?
Per Capita income in Fort Walton Beach is $36,251.
What is the Median Family Income in Fort Walton Beach?
Median Family Income in Fort Walton Beach is $80,000.
What is the Median Household income in Fort Walton Beach?
Median Household Income in Fort Walton Beach is $61,820.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Fort Walton Beach?
Income or Wage Gap in Fort Walton Beach is 33.8%.
Women in Fort Walton Beach earn 66.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Fort Walton Beach?
Family Income Deficit in Fort Walton Beach is $6,646.
Families that are below poverty line in Fort Walton Beach earn $6,646 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Fort Walton Beach?
Inequality or Gini Index in Fort Walton Beach is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in Fort Walton Beach?
There are 11,043 People in the Labor Forcein in Fort Walton Beach.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Fort Walton Beach?
66.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Fort Walton Beach.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Fort Walton Beach?
Unemployment Rate in Fort Walton Beach is 3.9%.