Okaloosa County, FL

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Okaloosa County Overview

212,021
TOTAL POPULATION
107,993
MALE POPULATION
104,028
FEMALE POPULATION
103.81
MALES / 100 FEMALES
96.33
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$40,002
PER CAPITA INCOME
$91,891
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$73,988
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
33.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
66.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$9,092
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
109,829
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
64.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Okaloosa County Area Codes

Race in Okaloosa County

The most populous races in Okaloosa County are White / Caucasian (158,058 | 74.6%), Hispanic or Latino (21,317 | 10.1%), and Black / African American (19,991 | 9.4%).
Race in Okaloosa County
Race# Population% Population
Asian7,1513.4%
Black / African American19,9919.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific5910.3%
Hispanic or Latino21,31710.1%
Native / Alaskan6820.3%
White / Caucasian158,05874.6%
Two or more Races17,9678.5%
Some other Race7,5813.6%
Total212,021100.0%

Ancestry in Okaloosa County

The most populous ancestries reported in Okaloosa County are English (26,220 | 12.4%), German (25,888 | 12.2%), Irish (24,856 | 11.7%), American (14,851 | 7.0%), and Italian (9,956 | 4.7%), together accounting for 48.0% of all Okaloosa County residents.
Ancestry in Okaloosa County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African1,0240.5%
Albanian1360.1%
Aleut400.0%
American14,8517.0%
Apache210.0%
Arab1780.1%
Argentinean560.0%
Armenian910.0%
Australian150.0%
Austrian6140.3%
Bahamian230.0%
Bangladeshi670.0%
Barbadian190.0%
Belgian1150.1%
Belizean460.0%
Bhutanese7180.3%
Blackfeet550.0%
Bolivian920.0%
Brazilian5650.3%
British1,9580.9%
Bulgarian470.0%
Burmese1,1200.5%
Cajun930.0%
Canadian3990.2%
Cape Verdean510.0%
Celtic130.0%
Central American4,2192.0%
Central American Indian1230.1%
Cherokee1,0990.5%
Cheyenne330.0%
Chickasaw170.0%
Chilean420.0%
Chinese280.0%
Chippewa70.0%
Choctaw590.0%
Colombian9740.5%
Costa Rican640.0%
Cree150.0%
Creek1560.1%
Croatian430.0%
Crow330.0%
Cuban7720.4%
Czech6620.3%
Czechoslovakian1000.1%
Danish4570.2%
Dominican8850.4%
Dutch2,5031.2%
Dutch West Indian680.0%
Eastern European2750.1%
Ecuadorian1940.1%
English26,22012.4%
Estonian170.0%
Ethiopian600.0%
European5,0272.4%
Filipino810.0%
Finnish5850.3%
French5,1562.4%
French American Indian70.0%
French Canadian1,1140.5%
German25,88812.2%
Ghanaian710.0%
Greek9730.5%
Guamanian / Chamorro3780.2%
Guatemalan7720.4%
Guyanese50.0%
Haitian1240.1%
Honduran1,7720.8%
Hungarian9400.4%
Indian (Asian)8540.4%
Indonesian120.0%
Iranian560.0%
Irish24,85611.7%
Iroquois860.0%
Israeli230.0%
Italian9,9564.7%
Jamaican1,2280.6%
Kenyan140.0%
Kiowa230.0%
Korean4,7942.3%
Laotian610.0%
Latvian80.0%
Lebanese940.0%
Liberian190.0%
Lithuanian4310.2%
Lumbee690.0%
Luxembourger60.0%
Macedonian320.0%
Malaysian200.0%
Mexican7,1473.4%
Mexican American Indian1750.1%
Native Hawaiian4310.2%
Navajo180.0%
Nicaraguan3410.2%
Nigerian2460.1%
Northern European1820.1%
Norwegian2,1491.0%
Osage230.0%
Pakistani1,4650.7%
Panamanian4640.2%
Paraguayan200.0%
Pennsylvania German440.0%
Peruvian3940.2%
Pima310.0%
Polish3,7771.8%
Portuguese6630.3%
Potawatomi40.0%
Pueblo210.0%
Puerto Rican4,2762.0%
Romanian2020.1%
Russian1,6030.8%
Salvadoran8060.4%
Samoan990.1%
Scandinavian8000.4%
Scotch-Irish3,4161.6%
Scottish5,2592.5%
Seminole230.0%
Serbian310.0%
Shoshone400.0%
Sioux1170.1%
Slavic730.0%
Slovak3230.2%
Slovene210.0%
Somali230.0%
South African1140.1%
South American2,1431.0%
South American Indian430.0%
Spaniard6250.3%
Spanish5470.3%
Spanish American Indian50.0%
Sri Lankan7950.4%
Subsaharan African1,5990.7%
Swedish1,7050.8%
Swiss3150.2%
Syrian400.0%
Thai1,3770.6%
Tlingit-Haida270.0%
Tohono O'Odham210.0%
Tongan320.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian420.0%
Turkish2570.1%
Ukrainian3680.2%
Venezuelan3710.2%
Vietnamese270.0%
Welsh1,7450.8%
West Indian1800.1%
Yugoslavian2010.1%
Yup'ik50.0%
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Immigrants in Okaloosa County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Okaloosa County came from Latin America (7,697 | 3.6%), Asia (4,795 | 2.3%), Central America (3,806 | 1.8%), Europe (3,660 | 1.7%), and South Eastern Asia (2,755 | 1.3%), together accounting for 10.7% of all Okaloosa County residents.
Immigrants in Okaloosa County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa2700.1%
Albania330.0%
Argentina560.0%
Asia4,7952.3%
Australia440.0%
Austria90.0%
Bahamas230.0%
Bangladesh190.0%
Belarus390.0%
Belgium80.0%
Bolivia220.0%
Brazil1,0470.5%
Bulgaria410.0%
Canada2390.1%
Caribbean1,4470.7%
Central America3,8061.8%
China4430.2%
Colombia7240.3%
Costa Rica100.0%
Cuba3240.2%
Czechoslovakia1290.1%
Denmark180.0%
Dominican Republic3060.1%
Eastern Africa870.0%
Eastern Asia1,1600.5%
Eastern Europe1,6060.8%
Ecuador1620.1%
El Salvador4170.2%
England4690.2%
Ethiopia600.0%
Europe3,6601.7%
France1460.1%
Germany4770.2%
Greece90.0%
Guatemala6150.3%
Guyana50.0%
Haiti150.0%
Honduras1,1420.5%
Hong Kong520.0%
Hungary420.0%
India5590.3%
Indonesia420.0%
Iran390.0%
Ireland280.0%
Israel100.0%
Italy2600.1%
Jamaica7250.3%
Japan2180.1%
Kazakhstan470.0%
Kenya140.0%
Korea4990.2%
Kuwait70.0%
Latin America7,6973.6%
Latvia80.0%
Lebanon160.0%
Liberia190.0%
Lithuania1040.1%
Mexico1,3360.6%
Middle Africa120.0%
Moldova260.0%
Morocco220.0%
Nepal180.0%
Netherlands240.0%
Nicaragua1860.1%
Nigeria1170.1%
Northern Africa220.0%
Northern Europe1,0190.5%
Norway290.0%
Oceania1320.1%
Pakistan220.0%
Panama1000.1%
Peru2050.1%
Philippines1,5270.7%
Poland870.0%
Portugal140.0%
Romania2030.1%
Russia6460.3%
Scotland680.0%
Serbia100.0%
South Africa130.0%
South America2,4441.1%
South Central Asia7700.4%
South Eastern Asia2,7551.3%
Southern Europe3640.2%
Spain810.0%
Sri Lanka90.0%
Sweden130.0%
Switzerland70.0%
Taiwan1440.1%
Thailand9300.4%
Trinidad and Tobago170.0%
Turkey710.0%
Ukraine1560.1%
Venezuela2030.1%
Vietnam2460.1%
Western Africa1360.1%
Western Asia1100.1%
Western Europe6710.3%
Zaire120.0%
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Sex and Age in Okaloosa County

Sex and Age in Okaloosa County

The most populous age groups in Okaloosa County are 25 to 29 Years (8,945 | 8.3%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (7,762 | 7.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Okaloosa County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6,772 (6.3%)6,525 (6.3%)
5 to 9 Years6,884 (6.4%)6,621 (6.4%)
10 to 14 Years6,601 (6.1%)6,428 (6.2%)
15 to 19 Years6,370 (5.9%)5,483 (5.3%)
20 to 24 Years8,104 (7.5%)6,228 (6.0%)
25 to 29 Years8,945 (8.3%)7,475 (7.2%)
30 to 34 Years8,730 (8.1%)7,762 (7.5%)
35 to 39 Years7,791 (7.2%)7,039 (6.8%)
40 to 44 Years6,464 (6.0%)6,010 (5.8%)
45 to 49 Years5,613 (5.2%)5,597 (5.4%)
50 to 54 Years5,833 (5.4%)5,956 (5.7%)
55 to 59 Years7,075 (6.6%)7,339 (7.0%)
60 to 64 Years6,938 (6.4%)6,874 (6.6%)
65 to 69 Years5,906 (5.5%)5,630 (5.4%)
70 to 74 Years4,077 (3.8%)4,938 (4.8%)
75 to 79 Years3,035 (2.8%)3,532 (3.4%)
80 to 84 Years1,772 (1.6%)2,396 (2.3%)
85 Years and over1,083 (1.0%)2,195 (2.1%)
Total107,993 (100.0%)104,028 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Okaloosa County

Median Family Size in Okaloosa County

The median family size in Okaloosa County is 3.03 persons per family, with single male/father families (3,443 | 6.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.14 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (42,966 | 78.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.02 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Okaloosa County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple42,966 (78.6%)3.02
Single Male/Father3,443 (6.3%)3.14
Single Female/Mother8,234 (15.1%)3.04
Total Families54,643 (100.0%)3.03

Median Household Size in Okaloosa County

The median household size in Okaloosa County is 2.48 persons per household, with single male/father households (3,443 | 4.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.58 persons per household. non-family households (28,691 | 34.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.26 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Okaloosa County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple42,966 (51.6%)3.05
Single Male/Father3,443 (4.1%)3.58
Single Female/Mother8,234 (9.9%)3.30
Non-family28,691 (34.4%)1.26
Total Households83,334 (100.0%)2.48

Household Size by Marriage Status in Okaloosa County

Out of a total of 83,334 households in Okaloosa County, 54,643 (65.6%) are family households, while 28,691 (34.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 26,183, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 23,493.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Okaloosa County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-23,493 (28.2%)
2-Person Households26,183 (31.4%)3,997 (4.8%)
3-Person Households12,048 (14.5%)975 (1.2%)
4-Person Households9,819 (11.8%)160 (0.2%)
5-Person Households4,017 (4.8%)44 (0.1%)
6-Person Households1,632 (2.0%)2 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households944 (1.1%)20 (0.0%)
Total54,643 (65.6%)28,691 (34.4%)

Female Fertility in Okaloosa County

Fertility by Age in Okaloosa County

Average fertility rate in Okaloosa County is 73.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 134.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 83.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Okaloosa County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years47 (1.4%)9.0
20 to 34 years2,870 (83.9%)134.0
35 to 50 years505 (14.8%)25.0
Total3,422 (100.0%)73.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Okaloosa County

71.7% of women with births (3,422) in Okaloosa County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 76.6% 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 25.7% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Okaloosa County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years11 (23.4%)36 (76.6%)
20 to 34 years2,069 (72.1%)801 (27.9%)
35 to 50 years375 (74.3%)130 (25.7%)
Total2,454 (71.7%)968 (28.3%)

Fertility by Education in Okaloosa County

Average fertility rate in Okaloosa County is 73.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 101.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the lowest fertility at 41.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 34.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Okaloosa County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School429 (12.5%)66.0
High School Diploma655 (19.1%)62.0
College or Associate's Degree1,168 (34.1%)75.0
Bachelor's Degree986 (28.8%)101.0
Graduate Degree184 (5.4%)41.0
Total3,422 (100.0%)73.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Okaloosa County

28.3% of women with births in Okaloosa County 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 78.5% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Okaloosa County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School92 (21.4%)337 (78.5%)
High School Diploma302 (46.1%)353 (53.9%)
College or Associate's Degree922 (78.9%)246 (21.1%)
Bachelor's Degree955 (96.9%)31 (3.1%)
Graduate Degree184 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,454 (71.7%)968 (28.3%)

Income in Okaloosa County

Income Overview in Okaloosa County

Per Capita Income in Okaloosa County is $40,002, while median incomes of families and households are $91,891 and $73,988 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income212,021$40,002
Median Family Income54,643$91,891
Mean Family Income54,643$115,673
Median Household Income83,334$73,988
Mean Household Income83,334$99,249
Income Deficit54,643$9,092
Wage / Income Gap (%)212,02133.47%
Wage / Income Gap ($)212,02166.53¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index212,0210.44

Earnings by Sex in Okaloosa County

Average Earnings in Okaloosa County are $38,961, $46,914 for men and $31,213 for women, a difference of 33.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Okaloosa County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male65,527 (56.6%)$46,914
Female50,216 (43.4%)$31,213
Total115,743 (100.0%)$38,961

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Okaloosa County

The most common earnings brackets in Okaloosa County are $100,000+ for men (10,203 | 15.6%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (3,992 | 8.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Okaloosa County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less2,546 (3.9%)3,038 (6.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9991,172 (1.8%)2,214 (4.4%)
$5,000 to $7,4991,631 (2.5%)1,724 (3.4%)
$7,500 to $9,999878 (1.3%)1,735 (3.5%)
$10,000 to $12,4991,577 (2.4%)2,498 (5.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9991,731 (2.6%)1,446 (2.9%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,936 (2.9%)2,264 (4.5%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,366 (2.1%)1,228 (2.5%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,474 (2.2%)2,133 (4.3%)
$22,500 to $24,9991,854 (2.8%)1,832 (3.6%)
$25,000 to $29,9994,425 (6.8%)3,992 (8.0%)
$30,000 to $34,9993,857 (5.9%)3,907 (7.8%)
$35,000 to $39,9993,194 (4.9%)3,514 (7.0%)
$40,000 to $44,9993,307 (5.1%)3,000 (6.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9993,572 (5.4%)1,896 (3.8%)
$50,000 to $54,9993,121 (4.8%)1,818 (3.6%)
$55,000 to $64,9995,945 (9.1%)2,867 (5.7%)
$65,000 to $74,9993,791 (5.8%)2,225 (4.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9997,947 (12.1%)3,090 (6.1%)
$100,000+10,203 (15.6%)3,795 (7.6%)
Total65,527 (100.0%)50,216 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Okaloosa County

Average earnings in Okaloosa County are $54,709 for men and $34,580 for women, a difference of 36.8%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $99,903, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $22,221. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $57,500, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $18,177.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Okaloosa County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$22,221$18,177
High School Diploma$39,781$23,817
College or Associate's Degree$53,410$32,403
Bachelor's Degree$70,000$41,702
Graduate Degree$99,903$57,500
Total$54,709$34,580

Family Income in Okaloosa County

Family Income Brackets in Okaloosa County

According to the Okaloosa County family income data, there are 12,404 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.7% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 765 families (1.4%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Okaloosa County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,1482.1%
$10,000 to $14,9997651.4%
$15,000 to $24,9992,0223.7%
$25,000 to $34,9993,0055.5%
$35,000 to $49,9994,9739.1%
$50,000 to $74,99910,21818.7%
$75,000 to $99,9997,70514.1%
$100,000 to $149,99912,40422.7%
$150,000 to $199,9995,90110.8%
$200,000+6,50311.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Okaloosa County

3-person families (11,863 | 21.7%) account for the highest median family income in Okaloosa County with $102,362 per family, while 2-person families (27,689 | 50.7%) have the highest median income of $41,430 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Okaloosa County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families27,689 (50.7%)$82,860
3-Person Families11,863 (21.7%)$102,362
4-Person Families9,444 (17.3%)$100,109
5-Person Families3,449 (6.3%)$95,607
6-Person Families1,499 (2.7%)$93,403
7+ Person Families699 (1.3%)$100,489
Total54,643 (100.0%)$91,891

Family Income by Number of Earners in Okaloosa County

The median family income in Okaloosa County is $91,891, with families comprising 3+ earners (4,987) having the highest median family income of $133,240, while families with no earners (7,829) have the lowest median family income of $65,879, accounting for 9.1% and 14.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Okaloosa County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners7,829 (14.3%)$65,879
1 Earner18,102 (33.1%)$70,449
2 Earners23,725 (43.4%)$103,418
3+ Earners4,987 (9.1%)$133,240
Total54,643 (100.0%)$91,891

Household Income in Okaloosa County

Household Income Brackets in Okaloosa County

With 16,000 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Okaloosa County, accounting for 19.2% of all households. In contrast, only 2,250 households (2.7%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Okaloosa County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002,8333.4%
$10,000 to $14,9992,2502.7%
$15,000 to $24,9995,0006.0%
$25,000 to $34,9996,5007.8%
$35,000 to $49,9999,50011.4%
$50,000 to $74,99916,00019.2%
$75,000 to $99,99911,00013.2%
$100,000 to $149,99915,66718.8%
$150,000 to $199,9997,1678.6%
$200,000+7,5009.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Okaloosa County

The median household income in Okaloosa County is $73,988, with the highest median household income of $94,882 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 28,662 households (34.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $43,455, with 4,362 households (5.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Okaloosa County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years4,362 (5.2%)$43,455
25 to 44 Years28,791 (34.5%)$72,176
45 to 64 Years28,662 (34.4%)$94,882
65+ Years21,519 (25.8%)$63,561
Total83,334 (100.0%)$73,988

Poverty in Okaloosa County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Okaloosa County

With 9.7% poverty level for males and 10.6% for females among the residents of Okaloosa County, under 5 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 1,747 males (26.3%) and 267 females (23.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Okaloosa County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,747 (26.3%)762 (12.0%)
5 Years312 (21.4%)300 (19.3%)
6 to 11 Years964 (12.2%)1,102 (14.4%)
12 to 14 Years529 (13.9%)279 (8.0%)
15 Years150 (14.5%)267 (23.4%)
16 and 17 Years298 (10.9%)333 (13.3%)
18 to 24 Years1,517 (16.9%)1,019 (13.0%)
25 to 34 Years1,138 (6.8%)1,911 (12.7%)
35 to 44 Years839 (6.1%)1,240 (9.5%)
45 to 54 Years620 (5.6%)899 (7.8%)
55 to 64 Years1,206 (8.7%)1,158 (8.2%)
65 to 74 Years459 (4.6%)1,035 (9.9%)
75 Years and over305 (5.3%)609 (7.8%)
Total10,084 (9.7%)10,914 (10.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Okaloosa County

According to the poverty statistics in Okaloosa County, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 95.4% of males and 92.2% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Okaloosa County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4,886 (73.7%)5,592 (88.0%)
5 Years1,146 (78.6%)1,255 (80.7%)
6 to 11 Years6,943 (87.8%)6,540 (85.6%)
12 to 14 Years3,284 (86.1%)3,231 (92.0%)
15 Years885 (85.5%)872 (76.6%)
16 and 17 Years2,434 (89.1%)2,170 (86.7%)
18 to 24 Years7,444 (83.1%)6,802 (87.0%)
25 to 34 Years15,638 (93.2%)13,156 (87.3%)
35 to 44 Years12,966 (93.9%)11,758 (90.5%)
45 to 54 Years10,530 (94.4%)10,614 (92.2%)
55 to 64 Years12,659 (91.3%)12,972 (91.8%)
65 to 74 Years9,451 (95.4%)9,404 (90.1%)
75 Years and over5,482 (94.7%)7,189 (92.2%)
Total93,748 (90.3%)91,555 (89.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Okaloosa County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Okaloosa County show that 3.3% or 1,426 of the total 42,966 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 7.7%, comprising of 18 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.0%, which includes 786 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Okaloosa County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children25,777 (97.0%)786 (3.0%)
1 or 2 Children12,615 (96.7%)430 (3.3%)
3 or 4 Children2,931 (93.9%)192 (6.1%)
5 or more Children217 (92.3%)18 (7.7%)
Total41,540 (96.7%)1,426 (3.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Okaloosa County

According to the poverty data in Okaloosa County, 10.8% or 371 single-father households and 25.8% or 2,126 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 104 households (55.3%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 106 households (99.1%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Okaloosa County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children54 (3.8%)291 (9.8%)
1 or 2 Children213 (12.1%)1,127 (27.4%)
3 or 4 Children104 (55.3%)602 (58.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)106 (99.1%)
Total371 (10.8%)2,126 (25.8%)

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

The poverty data for Okaloosa County shows that 1,426 of the married-couple family households (3.3%) and 2,497 of the single-parent households (21.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 18 households (7.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 706 household (58.2%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Okaloosa County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children786 (3.0%)345 (7.9%)
1 or 2 Children430 (3.3%)1,340 (22.8%)
3 or 4 Children192 (6.1%)706 (58.2%)
5 or more Children18 (7.7%)106 (56.4%)
Total1,426 (3.3%)2,497 (21.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Okaloosa County

Employment by Class of Employer in Okaloosa County

Among the 104,566 employed individuals in Okaloosa County, private company employees (56,837 | 54.4%), federal government employees (22,217 | 21.2%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (6,999 | 6.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Okaloosa County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees56,83754.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)4,9804.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)6,9996.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations4,0813.9%
Local Government Employees6,6316.3%
State Government Employees2,5172.4%
Federal Government Employees22,21721.2%
Unpaid Family Workers3040.3%
Total104,566100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Okaloosa County

According to the labor force statistics for Okaloosa County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (170,014), 64.6% or 109,829 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.3% or 3,624 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 84.6% or 13,891 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 6.6% or 308 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Okaloosa County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years4,674 (48.3%)308 (6.6%)
20 to 24 Years11,738 (81.9%)563 (4.8%)
25 to 29 Years13,891 (84.6%)681 (4.9%)
30 to 34 Years13,309 (80.7%)319 (2.4%)
35 to 44 Years22,417 (82.1%)695 (3.1%)
45 to 54 Years18,997 (82.6%)532 (2.8%)
55 to 59 Years10,623 (73.7%)351 (3.3%)
60 to 64 Years7,597 (55.0%)129 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years5,528 (26.9%)105 (1.9%)
75 Years and over1,023 (7.3%)42 (4.1%)
Total109,829 (64.6%)3,624 (3.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Okaloosa County

According to labor force statistics for Okaloosa County, 77.9% of individuals (86,813) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (111,441) are in the labor force, with 3.1% or 2,691 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 85.9% or 32,383 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 9.3% or 420 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Okaloosa County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School4,516 (60.7%)692 (9.3%)
High School Diploma18,828 (72.0%)680 (2.6%)
College / Associate Degree31,119 (77.5%)1,044 (2.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher32,383 (85.9%)1,056 (2.8%)
Total86,813 (77.9%)3,455 (3.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Okaloosa County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Okaloosa County are Management (11,321 | 12.0%), Community & Social Service (9,192 | 9.7%), Computers, Engineering & Science (7,730 | 8.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (5,955 | 6.3%), and Education Instruction & Library (4,966 | 5.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Okaloosa County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Okaloosa County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (86.2%), Computers, Engineering & Science (79.3%), and Computers & Mathematics (75.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (79.9%), Health Technologists (78.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (73.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Okaloosa County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management6,866 (60.7%)4,455 (39.4%)
Business & Financial2,305 (49.2%)2,383 (50.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science6,131 (79.3%)1,599 (20.7%)
Computers & Mathematics2,634 (75.0%)880 (25.0%)
Architecture & Engineering3,196 (86.2%)511 (13.8%)
Life, Physical & Social Science301 (59.1%)208 (40.9%)
Community & Social Service 3,133 (34.1%)6,059 (65.9%)
Education, Arts & Media506 (31.5%)1,101 (68.5%)
Legal Services & Support324 (45.3%)391 (54.7%)
Education Instruction & Library1,326 (26.7%)3,640 (73.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment977 (51.3%)927 (48.7%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1,196 (20.1%)4,759 (79.9%)
Health Technologists873 (22.0%)3,105 (78.0%)
Total (Category)19,631 (50.5%)19,255 (49.5%)
Total (Overall)50,815 (53.7%)43,751 (46.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Okaloosa County are Food Preparation & Serving (7,981 | 8.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (4,166 | 4.4%), Security & Protection (2,747 | 2.9%), Personal Care & Service (2,344 | 2.5%), and Healthcare Support (1,707 | 1.8%).
Services Occupations in Okaloosa County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Okaloosa County, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (78.7%), Security & Protection (77.6%), and Law Enforcement (76.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (85.7%), Personal Care & Service (80.5%), and Food Preparation & Serving (49.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Okaloosa County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support245 (14.3%)1,462 (85.7%)
Security & Protection2,132 (77.6%)615 (22.4%)
Firefighting & Prevention919 (78.7%)248 (21.2%)
Law Enforcement1,213 (76.8%)367 (23.2%)
Food Preparation & Serving4,071 (51.0%)3,910 (49.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2,414 (58.0%)1,752 (42.0%)
Personal Care & Service457 (19.5%)1,887 (80.5%)
Total (Category)9,319 (49.2%)9,626 (50.8%)
Total (Overall)50,815 (53.7%)43,751 (46.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Okaloosa County are Sales & Related (9,457 | 10.0%), and Office & Administration (9,439 | 10.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Okaloosa County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Okaloosa County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related4,581 (48.4%)4,876 (51.6%)
Office & Administration2,543 (26.9%)6,896 (73.1%)
Total (Category)7,124 (37.7%)11,772 (62.3%)
Total (Overall)50,815 (53.7%)43,751 (46.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Okaloosa County are Construction & Extraction (4,684 | 5.0%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (3,745 | 4.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (211 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Okaloosa County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Okaloosa County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry178 (84.4%)33 (15.6%)
Construction & Extraction4,277 (91.3%)407 (8.7%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair3,637 (97.1%)108 (2.9%)
Total (Category)8,092 (93.7%)548 (6.3%)
Total (Overall)50,815 (53.7%)43,751 (46.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Okaloosa County are Material Moving (3,283 | 3.5%), Transportation (3,258 | 3.5%), and Production (2,658 | 2.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Okaloosa County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Okaloosa County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production1,379 (51.9%)1,279 (48.1%)
Transportation2,776 (85.2%)482 (14.8%)
Material Moving2,494 (76.0%)789 (24.0%)
Total (Category)6,649 (72.3%)2,550 (27.7%)
Total (Overall)50,815 (53.7%)43,751 (46.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Okaloosa County

Employment Industries in Okaloosa County

The major employment industries in Okaloosa County include Accommodation & Food Services (11,513 | 12.2%), Retail Trade (10,416 | 11.0%), Public Administration (10,374 | 11.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (10,199 | 10.8%), and Professional & Scientific (8,260 | 8.7%).
Employment Industries in Okaloosa County

Employment Industries by Sex in Okaloosa County

The Okaloosa County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (85.5%), and Transportation & Warehousing (80.9%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (82.6%), Enterprise Management (82.3%), and Finance & Insurance (67.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Okaloosa County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting286 (68.9%)129 (31.1%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction148 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction6,085 (85.5%)1,031 (14.5%)
Manufacturing2,927 (64.3%)1,622 (35.7%)
Wholesale Trade906 (61.4%)570 (38.6%)
Retail Trade5,004 (48.0%)5,412 (52.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing2,970 (80.9%)703 (19.1%)
Utilities469 (75.0%)156 (25.0%)
Information545 (68.0%)256 (32.0%)
Finance & Insurance1,150 (33.0%)2,336 (67.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,564 (43.7%)2,018 (56.3%)
Professional & Scientific5,560 (67.3%)2,700 (32.7%)
Enterprise Management11 (17.7%)51 (82.3%)
Administrative & Support3,107 (64.6%)1,703 (35.4%)
Educational Services2,124 (33.6%)4,199 (66.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1,778 (17.4%)8,421 (82.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation1,422 (65.8%)740 (34.2%)
Accommodation & Food Services5,616 (48.8%)5,897 (51.2%)
Public Administration6,878 (66.3%)3,496 (33.7%)
Total50,815 (53.7%)43,751 (46.3%)

Education in Okaloosa County

School Enrollment in Okaloosa County

The most common levels of schooling among the 48,373 students in Okaloosa County are middle school (10,121 | 20.9%), high school (9,919 | 20.5%), and elementary school (9,863 | 20.4%).
School Enrollment in Okaloosa County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2,6185.4%
Kindergarten3,2696.8%
Elementary School9,86320.4%
Middle School10,12120.9%
High School9,91920.5%
College / Undergraduate9,67120.0%
Graduate / Professional2,9126.0%
Total48,373100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Okaloosa County

Out of a total of 48,373 students who are enrolled in schools in Okaloosa County, 7,498 (15.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 40,875 (84.5%) 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 714 (35.4% 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 2,369 (94.8% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Okaloosa County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,304 (64.6%)714 (35.4%)
5 to 9 Year Old10,341 (84.7%)1,863 (15.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds10,898 (85.0%)1,919 (15.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds6,548 (92.7%)518 (7.3%)
18 to 19 Year Olds2,369 (94.8%)131 (5.2%)
20 to 24 Year Olds2,923 (77.6%)843 (22.4%)
25 to 34 Year Olds3,634 (81.9%)805 (18.1%)
35 Years and over2,859 (80.2%)704 (19.8%)
Total40,875 (84.5%)7,498 (15.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Okaloosa County

Business (10,773 | 21.1%), education (5,844 | 11.5%), engineering (5,685 | 11.2%), science & technology (5,475 | 10.7%), and arts & humanities (3,574 | 7.0%) are the most common fields of study among 50,979 individuals in Okaloosa County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Okaloosa County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2,8435.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural3,2526.4%
Physical & Health Sciences1,3862.7%
Psychology2,3944.7%
Social Sciences2,8925.7%
Engineering5,68511.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies3260.6%
Science & Technology5,47510.7%
Business10,77321.1%
Education5,84411.5%
Literature & Languages1,3142.6%
Liberal Arts & History2,3454.6%
Visual & Performing Arts1,2712.5%
Communications1,6053.2%
Arts & Humanities3,5747.0%
Total50,979100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Okaloosa County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Okaloosa County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Okaloosa County are males with 2 vehicles (26,262, accounting for 45.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (19,241, making up 59.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Okaloosa County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1,465 (2.5%)771 (1.7%)
1 Vehicle10,928 (18.8%)9,541 (21.5%)
2 Vehicles26,262 (45.2%)19,241 (43.3%)
3 Vehicles12,845 (22.1%)9,944 (22.4%)
4 Vehicles4,826 (8.3%)3,541 (8.0%)
5 or more Vehicles1,779 (3.1%)1,357 (3.1%)
Total58,105 (100.0%)44,395 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Okaloosa County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Okaloosa County are 10 to 14 minutes (14,907 commuters, 15.6%), 15 to 19 minutes (14,345 commuters, 15.0%), and 5 to 9 minutes (11,950 commuters, 12.5%).
Commute Time in Okaloosa County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3,2693.4%
5 to 9 Minutes11,95012.5%
10 to 14 Minutes14,90715.6%
15 to 19 Minutes14,34515.0%
20 to 24 Minutes11,52312.0%
25 to 29 Minutes5,7286.0%
30 to 34 Minutes11,50112.0%
35 to 39 Minutes2,9363.1%
40 to 44 Minutes3,4253.6%
45 to 59 Minutes8,3268.7%
60 to 89 Minutes5,1795.4%
90 or more Minutes2,7432.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Okaloosa County

The most common commute times in Okaloosa County are 10 to 14 minutes (7,900 commuters, 14.2%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (7,007 commuters, 17.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Okaloosa County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,599 (2.9%)1,670 (4.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes6,804 (12.2%)5,146 (12.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes7,900 (14.2%)7,007 (17.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes7,692 (13.8%)6,653 (16.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes7,118 (12.8%)4,405 (11.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes3,487 (6.3%)2,241 (5.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes7,120 (12.8%)4,381 (10.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes1,747 (3.1%)1,189 (3.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes2,088 (3.7%)1,337 (3.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes5,281 (9.5%)3,045 (7.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes3,028 (5.4%)2,151 (5.4%)
90 or more Minutes1,859 (3.3%)884 (2.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Okaloosa County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Okaloosa County are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (7,355, 13.2%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (5,815, 14.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Okaloosa County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM3,067 (5.5%)1,633 (4.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM3,318 (5.9%)1,031 (2.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM4,764 (8.6%)2,193 (5.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM7,355 (13.2%)3,466 (8.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM7,018 (12.6%)5,189 (12.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM6,882 (12.3%)5,815 (14.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM5,272 (9.5%)4,827 (12.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM4,206 (7.5%)3,988 (9.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM1,633 (2.9%)2,340 (5.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM2,702 (4.9%)2,614 (6.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,042 (1.9%)1,551 (3.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM479 (0.9%)291 (0.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM3,731 (6.7%)2,822 (7.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM4,254 (7.6%)2,349 (5.9%)
Total55,723 (100.0%)40,109 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Okaloosa County

Occupancy by Ownership in Okaloosa County

Of the total 83,334 dwellings in Okaloosa County, owner-occupied units account for 56,031 (67.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 27,303 (32.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Okaloosa County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units56,03167.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units27,30332.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units83,334100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Okaloosa County

Occupancy by Household Size in Okaloosa County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household23,49328.2%
2-Person Household30,18036.2%
3-Person Household13,02315.6%
4+ Person Household16,63820.0%
Total Housing Units83,334100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Okaloosa County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Okaloosa County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household13,532 (57.6%)9,961 (42.4%)
2-Person Household22,483 (74.5%)7,697 (25.5%)
3-Person Household8,858 (68.0%)4,165 (32.0%)
4+ Person Household11,158 (67.1%)5,480 (32.9%)
Total Housing Units56,031 (67.2%)27,303 (32.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Okaloosa County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Okaloosa County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School1,899 (45.1%)2,314 (54.9%)
High School Diploma9,482 (57.5%)7,016 (42.5%)
College/Associate Degree22,321 (68.1%)10,459 (31.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher22,329 (74.8%)7,514 (25.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Okaloosa County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Okaloosa County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years19,02822.8%
35 to 44 Years14,12517.0%
45 to 54 Years12,70315.2%
55 to 64 Years15,95919.2%
65 to 74 Years12,49115.0%
75 to 84 Years6,7998.2%
85 Years and Over2,2292.7%
Total83,334100.0%

Housing Finances in Okaloosa County

Median Income by Occupancy in Okaloosa County

Median Income by Occupancy in Okaloosa County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied56,031 (67.2%)$92,006
Renter-Occupied27,303 (32.8%)$52,432
Average83,334 (100.0%)$73,988

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Okaloosa County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Okaloosa County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,049 (1.9%)689 (2.5%)
$5,000 to $9,999547 (1.0%)539 (2.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9991,119 (2.0%)1,157 (4.2%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,387 (2.5%)1,047 (3.8%)
$20,000 to $24,999963 (1.7%)1,588 (5.8%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,976 (5.3%)3,551 (13.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9995,019 (9.0%)4,453 (16.3%)
$50,000 to $74,9999,463 (16.9%)6,573 (24.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9997,926 (14.1%)3,036 (11.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99912,650 (22.6%)2,976 (10.9%)
$150,000 or more12,932 (23.1%)1,694 (6.2%)
Total56,031 (100.0%)27,303 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Okaloosa County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Okaloosa County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3002,873 (5.1%)243 (0.9%)
$300 to $4995,883 (10.5%)502 (1.8%)
$500 to $7998,888 (15.9%)1,789 (6.6%)
$800 to $9993,315 (5.9%)3,169 (11.6%)
$1,000 to $1,49911,021 (19.7%)9,553 (35.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99910,672 (19.1%)6,884 (25.2%)
$2,000 to $2,4995,923 (10.6%)2,618 (9.6%)
$2,500 to $2,9993,447 (6.1%)740 (2.7%)
$3,000 or more4,009 (7.1%)354 (1.3%)
Total56,031 (100.0%)27,303 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Okaloosa County

Housing Structures in Okaloosa County

Housing Structures in Okaloosa County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached57,80269.4%
Single Unit, Attached5,8307.0%
2 Unit Apartments1,3121.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2,5483.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments3,3934.1%
10 or more Apartments8,40410.1%
Mobile Home / Other4,0454.9%
Total83,334100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Okaloosa County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Okaloosa County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached48,612 (84.1%)9,190 (15.9%)
Single Unit, Attached2,388 (41.0%)3,442 (59.0%)
2 Unit Apartments82 (6.2%)1,230 (93.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments299 (11.7%)2,249 (88.3%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments571 (16.8%)2,822 (83.2%)
10 or more Apartments1,822 (21.7%)6,582 (78.3%)
Mobile Home / Other2,257 (55.8%)1,788 (44.2%)
Total56,031 (67.2%)27,303 (32.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Okaloosa County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Okaloosa County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room95 (0.2%)889 (3.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms1,265 (2.3%)6,030 (22.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms14,704 (26.2%)12,800 (46.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms23,370 (41.7%)5,770 (21.1%)
8 or more Rooms16,597 (29.6%)1,814 (6.6%)
Total56,031 (100.0%)27,303 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Okaloosa County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Okaloosa County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas16,053 (28.6%)4,539 (16.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas765 (1.4%)510 (1.9%)
Electricity38,523 (68.8%)21,729 (79.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene19 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)14 (0.1%)
All other Fuels403 (0.7%)68 (0.3%)
No Fuel Used268 (0.5%)443 (1.6%)
Total56,031 (100.0%)27,303 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Okaloosa County

Household Vehicle Usage in Okaloosa County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle859 (1.5%)2,238 (8.2%)
1 Vehicle14,470 (25.8%)12,885 (47.2%)
2 Vehicles25,637 (45.8%)9,185 (33.6%)
3 or more Vehicles15,065 (26.9%)2,995 (11.0%)
Total56,031 (100.0%)27,303 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Okaloosa County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Okaloosa County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units20,73735,294
Median Property Value$281,300$301,600
Median Household Income$72,158$8,944
Monthly Housing Costs$561$3,789
Real Estate Taxes$1,624$1,673

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Okaloosa County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Okaloosa County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001,550 (7.5%)645 (1.8%)
$50,000 to $99,9991,462 (7.0%)666 (1.9%)
$100,000 to $299,9998,217 (39.6%)16,207 (45.9%)
$300,000 to $499,9996,163 (29.7%)12,036 (34.1%)
$500,000 to $749,9991,716 (8.3%)3,353 (9.5%)
$750,000 to $999,999754 (3.6%)1,190 (3.4%)
$1,000,000 or more875 (4.2%)1,197 (3.4%)
Total20,737 (100.0%)35,294 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Okaloosa County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Okaloosa County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,125 (5.4%)311 (0.9%)
$10,000 to $24,9992,218 (10.7%)471 (1.3%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,556 (7.5%)1,251 (3.5%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,312 (11.2%)1,420 (4.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,532 (17.0%)2,707 (7.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,478 (11.9%)5,931 (16.8%)
$100,000 to $149,9993,528 (17.0%)5,448 (15.4%)
$150,000 or more3,988 (19.2%)9,122 (25.9%)
Total20,737 (100.0%)35,294 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Okaloosa County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Okaloosa County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x4,973 (24.0%)101,083 (286.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x3,744 (18.0%)7,755 (22.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x2,679 (12.9%)10,025 (28.4%)
4.0x or more9,121 (44.0%)6,173 (17.5%)
Total20,737 (100.0%)35,294 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Okaloosa County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Okaloosa County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8003,940 (19.0%)155 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,4995,002 (24.1%)4,234 (12.0%)
$800 to $1,49910,227 (49.3%)7,998 (22.7%)
Total20,737 (100.0%)35,294 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Okaloosa County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Okaloosa County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Okaloosa County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years14,916 (91.1%)1,462 (8.9%)
6 to 18 Years30,687 (93.3%)2,197 (6.7%)
19 to 25 Years12,131 (79.5%)3,120 (20.5%)
26 to 34 Years18,315 (77.0%)5,460 (23.0%)
35 to 44 Years19,978 (81.5%)4,547 (18.5%)
45 to 54 Years19,679 (87.8%)2,737 (12.2%)
55 to 64 Years25,215 (90.1%)2,767 (9.9%)
65 to 74 Years20,165 (99.1%)184 (0.9%)
75 Years and older13,549 (99.7%)36 (0.3%)
Total174,635 (88.6%)22,510 (11.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Okaloosa County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Okaloosa County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born14,916 (91.1%)1,462 (8.9%)
Foreign Born, Citizen30,687 (93.3%)2,197 (6.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen12,131 (79.5%)3,120 (20.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Okaloosa County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Okaloosa County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00013,889 (81.1%)3,228 (18.9%)
$25,000 to $49,99926,169 (83.6%)5,132 (16.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99931,069 (84.9%)5,525 (15.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99924,528 (89.1%)2,994 (10.9%)
$100,000 and over78,516 (93.4%)5,554 (6.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Okaloosa County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Okaloosa County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 65,532 (33.8%)10,092 (61.6%)
6 to 18 Years9,771 (29.7%)22,879 (69.6%)
19 to 25 Years1,863 (12.2%)10,756 (70.5%)
25 to 34 Years3,342 (14.1%)16,130 (67.8%)
35 to 44 Years3,636 (14.8%)17,973 (73.3%)
45 to 54 Years3,894 (17.4%)18,053 (80.5%)
55 to 64 Years5,744 (20.5%)22,707 (81.1%)
65 to 74 Years19,663 (96.6%)13,386 (65.8%)
75 Years and over13,447 (99.0%)10,054 (74.0%)
Total66,892 (33.9%)142,030 (72.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Okaloosa County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Okaloosa County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years151 (2.2%)89 (1.4%)
5 to 17 Years1,806 (10.5%)1,010 (6.0%)
18 to 34 Years1,645 (8.6%)1,653 (7.5%)
35 to 64 Years5,838 (15.9%)6,142 (16.1%)
65 to 74 Years2,688 (27.1%)2,618 (25.1%)
75 Years and over3,180 (54.9%)3,918 (50.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Okaloosa County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Okaloosa County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years131 (1.9%)58 (0.9%)
5 to 17 Years71 (0.4%)73 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years174 (0.9%)216 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years2,274 (6.2%)1,101 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,414 (14.3%)555 (5.3%)
75 Years and over1,850 (32.0%)1,649 (21.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Okaloosa County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years20 (0.3%)31 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years310 (1.8%)220 (1.3%)
18 to 34 Years187 (1.0%)227 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years871 (2.4%)1,375 (3.6%)
65 to 74 Years328 (3.3%)424 (4.1%)
75 Years and over309 (5.3%)597 (7.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Okaloosa County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,384 (8.0%)739 (4.4%)
18 to 34 Years1,154 (6.0%)1,086 (4.9%)
35 to 64 Years1,931 (5.3%)2,472 (6.5%)
65 to 74 Years526 (5.3%)585 (5.6%)
75 Years and over554 (9.6%)1,230 (15.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Okaloosa County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years118 (0.7%)113 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years293 (1.5%)549 (2.5%)
35 to 64 Years2,331 (6.4%)3,161 (8.3%)
65 to 74 Years1,300 (13.1%)1,810 (17.3%)
75 Years and over1,859 (32.1%)2,880 (36.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Okaloosa County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years523 (3.0%)187 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years158 (0.8%)193 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years804 (2.2%)887 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years311 (3.1%)381 (3.6%)
75 Years and over659 (11.4%)946 (12.1%)

Technology Access in Okaloosa County

Computing Device Access in Okaloosa County

Computing Device Access in Okaloosa County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop69,43283.3%
Smartphone75,44390.5%
Tablet56,18067.4%
No Computing Device3,5344.2%
Total83,334100.0%

Internet Access in Okaloosa County

Internet Access in Okaloosa County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1310.2%
Broadband Home66,25279.5%
Cellular Data Only7,1648.6%
Satellite Internet3,9904.8%
No Internet7,8489.4%
Total83,334100.0%

Okaloosa County Summary

Okaloosa County is located in the northwest corner of Florida, along the Gulf of Mexico. It is bordered by Walton County to the east, Santa Rosa County to the west, and Escambia County to the south. The county seat is Crestview, and the largest city is Fort Walton Beach. The county was created in 1915 from parts of Santa Rosa and Walton counties.

Geography

Okaloosa County covers an area of 576 square miles, of which 545 square miles is land and 31 square miles is water. The county is located in the Florida Panhandle, and is part of the Emerald Coast region. The county is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the northern part. The highest point in the county is the summit of Eglin Air Force Base, which is located in the northern part of the county and is the highest point in the state of Florida. The county is home to several rivers, including the Shoal River, Yellow River, and Blackwater River.
The climate of Okaloosa County is humid subtropical, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is 72°F, and the average annual precipitation is 62 inches.

Economy

Okaloosa County has a diverse economy, with a mix of manufacturing, tourism, and military industries. The county is home to Eglin Air Force Base, which is the largest employer in the county. Other major employers include the Okaloosa County School District, the Okaloosa County government, and the tourism industry.
The county is home to several manufacturing companies, including Gulf Power, Gulfstream Aerospace, and Raytheon. The tourism industry is a major contributor to the economy, with the county being home to several popular beaches, such as Destin, Fort Walton Beach, and Okaloosa Island.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 180,822 people, 68,890 households, and 48,845 families living in Okaloosa County. The population density was 327.3 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 79.2% White, 11.3% African American, 0.7% Native American, 2.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 4.2% from other races, and 2.2% 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 county was $45,890, and the median income for a family was $54,890. The per capita income for the county was $25,890. About 11.2% of families and 14.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 8.7% of those age 65 or over.

Conclusion

Okaloosa County is a diverse county located in the Florida Panhandle. It is home to Eglin Air Force Base, which is the largest employer in the county, as well as several manufacturing companies and a thriving tourism industry. The population of the county is diverse, with a mix of races and ethnicities. The median income for a household in the county is $45,890, and the per capita income is $25,890.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Okaloosa County?
Total Population of Okaloosa County is 212,021.
What is the Total Male Population of Okaloosa County?
Total Male Population of Okaloosa County is 107,993.
What is the Total Female Population of Okaloosa County?
Total Female Population of Okaloosa County is 104,028.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Okaloosa County?
There are 103.81 Males per 100 Females in Okaloosa County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Okaloosa County?
There are 96.33 Females per 100 Males in Okaloosa County.
What is the Median Population Age in Okaloosa County?
Median Population Age in Okaloosa County is 37.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Okaloosa County
Average Family Size in Okaloosa County is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Okaloosa County
Average Household Size in Okaloosa County is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Okaloosa County?
Per Capita income in Okaloosa County is $40,002.
What is the Median Family Income in Okaloosa County?
Median Family Income in Okaloosa County is $91,891.
What is the Median Household income in Okaloosa County?
Median Household Income in Okaloosa County is $73,988.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Okaloosa County?
Income or Wage Gap in Okaloosa County is 33.5%.
Women in Okaloosa County earn 66.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Okaloosa County?
Family Income Deficit in Okaloosa County is $9,092.
Families that are below poverty line in Okaloosa County earn $9,092 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Okaloosa County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Okaloosa County is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in Okaloosa County?
There are 109,829 People in the Labor Forcein in Okaloosa County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Okaloosa County?
64.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Okaloosa County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Okaloosa County?
Unemployment Rate in Okaloosa County is 3.3%.