Walton County, FL
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Walton County Overview
76,618
TOTAL POPULATION
38,843
MALE POPULATION
37,775
FEMALE POPULATION
102.83
MALES / 100 FEMALES
97.25
FEMALES / 100 MALES
44.4
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$45,348
PER CAPITA INCOME
$91,969
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$74,832
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
22.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
77.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,045
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.49
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
36,533
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
58.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Walton County Area Codes
Race in Walton County
The most populous races in Walton County are White / Caucasian (65,723 | 85.8%), Hispanic or Latino (5,067 | 6.6%), and Two or more Races (4,515 | 5.9%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 847 | 1.1% |
| Black / African American | 2,816 | 3.7% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,067 | 6.6% |
| Native / Alaskan | 493 | 0.6% |
| White / Caucasian | 65,723 | 85.8% |
| Two or more Races | 4,515 | 5.9% |
| Some other Race | 2,224 | 2.9% |
| Total | 76,618 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Walton County
The most populous ancestries reported in Walton County are English (9,744 | 12.7%), Irish (9,130 | 11.9%), German (9,014 | 11.8%), American (5,864 | 7.6%), and Italian (4,402 | 5.8%), together accounting for 49.8% of all Walton County residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| African | 60 | 0.1% |
| Albanian | 11 | 0.0% |
| American | 5,864 | 7.6% |
| Arab | 264 | 0.3% |
| Armenian | 28 | 0.0% |
| Australian | 12 | 0.0% |
| Austrian | 16 | 0.0% |
| Belgian | 50 | 0.1% |
| Bhutanese | 169 | 0.2% |
| Blackfeet | 22 | 0.0% |
| Brazilian | 213 | 0.3% |
| British | 1,105 | 1.4% |
| Burmese | 435 | 0.6% |
| Cajun | 127 | 0.2% |
| Canadian | 229 | 0.3% |
| Central American | 502 | 0.7% |
| Central American Indian | 29 | 0.0% |
| Cherokee | 466 | 0.6% |
| Chickasaw | 12 | 0.0% |
| Chilean | 18 | 0.0% |
| Chippewa | 26 | 0.0% |
| Choctaw | 14 | 0.0% |
| Colombian | 70 | 0.1% |
| Costa Rican | 19 | 0.0% |
| Creek | 579 | 0.8% |
| Croatian | 43 | 0.1% |
| Cuban | 621 | 0.8% |
| Czech | 155 | 0.2% |
| Czechoslovakian | 8 | 0.0% |
| Danish | 588 | 0.8% |
| Dominican | 76 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 1,019 | 1.3% |
| Dutch West Indian | 8 | 0.0% |
| Eastern European | 74 | 0.1% |
| English | 9,744 | 12.7% |
| European | 1,890 | 2.5% |
| Finnish | 237 | 0.3% |
| French | 2,576 | 3.4% |
| French Canadian | 374 | 0.5% |
| German | 9,014 | 11.8% |
| Ghanaian | 3 | 0.0% |
| Greek | 310 | 0.4% |
| Guatemalan | 115 | 0.2% |
| Haitian | 22 | 0.0% |
| Honduran | 129 | 0.2% |
| Hungarian | 449 | 0.6% |
| Indian (Asian) | 88 | 0.1% |
| Iranian | 38 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 9,130 | 11.9% |
| Iroquois | 7 | 0.0% |
| Italian | 4,402 | 5.8% |
| Jamaican | 128 | 0.2% |
| Korean | 423 | 0.5% |
| Laotian | 68 | 0.1% |
| Lebanese | 214 | 0.3% |
| Lithuanian | 72 | 0.1% |
| Malaysian | 30 | 0.0% |
| Mexican | 2,241 | 2.9% |
| Mexican American Indian | 122 | 0.2% |
| Navajo | 13 | 0.0% |
| Nicaraguan | 83 | 0.1% |
| Northern European | 111 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 619 | 0.8% |
| Osage | 21 | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 164 | 0.2% |
| Panamanian | 117 | 0.2% |
| Pennsylvania German | 8 | 0.0% |
| Peruvian | 118 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 1,291 | 1.7% |
| Portuguese | 312 | 0.4% |
| Puerto Rican | 876 | 1.1% |
| Romanian | 109 | 0.1% |
| Russian | 280 | 0.4% |
| Salvadoran | 39 | 0.1% |
| Scandinavian | 260 | 0.3% |
| Scotch-Irish | 1,400 | 1.8% |
| Scottish | 2,151 | 2.8% |
| Seminole | 19 | 0.0% |
| Sioux | 55 | 0.1% |
| Slavic | 52 | 0.1% |
| Slovene | 23 | 0.0% |
| South African | 10 | 0.0% |
| South American | 313 | 0.4% |
| Spaniard | 41 | 0.1% |
| Spanish | 52 | 0.1% |
| Sri Lankan | 67 | 0.1% |
| Subsaharan African | 116 | 0.2% |
| Swedish | 925 | 1.2% |
| Swiss | 64 | 0.1% |
| Syrian | 112 | 0.2% |
| Thai | 314 | 0.4% |
| Ukrainian | 412 | 0.5% |
| Venezuelan | 107 | 0.1% |
| Welsh | 392 | 0.5% | View All 94 Rows |
Immigrants in Walton County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Walton County came from Latin America (2,534 | 3.3%), Europe (1,891 | 2.5%), Central America (1,251 | 1.6%), Mexico (963 | 1.3%), and Caribbean (831 | 1.1%), together accounting for 9.8% of all Walton County residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Africa | 27 | 0.0% |
| Asia | 772 | 1.0% |
| Australia | 31 | 0.0% |
| Barbados | 45 | 0.1% |
| Belgium | 10 | 0.0% |
| Belize | 18 | 0.0% |
| Brazil | 190 | 0.3% |
| Canada | 446 | 0.6% |
| Caribbean | 831 | 1.1% |
| Central America | 1,251 | 1.6% |
| China | 189 | 0.3% |
| Colombia | 53 | 0.1% |
| Costa Rica | 19 | 0.0% |
| Cuba | 311 | 0.4% |
| Czechoslovakia | 11 | 0.0% |
| Denmark | 8 | 0.0% |
| Dominican Republic | 10 | 0.0% |
| Eastern Africa | 17 | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 352 | 0.5% |
| Eastern Europe | 783 | 1.0% |
| El Salvador | 39 | 0.1% |
| England | 562 | 0.7% |
| Europe | 1,891 | 2.5% |
| France | 20 | 0.0% |
| Germany | 249 | 0.3% |
| Guatemala | 91 | 0.1% |
| Honduras | 3 | 0.0% |
| Hungary | 12 | 0.0% |
| India | 32 | 0.0% |
| Iran | 30 | 0.0% |
| Italy | 5 | 0.0% |
| Jamaica | 237 | 0.3% |
| Japan | 89 | 0.1% |
| Korea | 74 | 0.1% |
| Laos | 24 | 0.0% |
| Latin America | 2,534 | 3.3% |
| Lithuania | 17 | 0.0% |
| Mexico | 963 | 1.3% |
| Moldova | 134 | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | 28 | 0.0% |
| Nicaragua | 78 | 0.1% |
| Northern Europe | 763 | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 42 | 0.1% |
| Panama | 40 | 0.1% |
| Peru | 118 | 0.2% |
| Philippines | 136 | 0.2% |
| Poland | 322 | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 14 | 0.0% |
| Romania | 19 | 0.0% |
| Russia | 88 | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | 40 | 0.1% |
| Scotland | 66 | 0.1% |
| South Africa | 10 | 0.0% |
| South America | 452 | 0.6% |
| South Central Asia | 62 | 0.1% |
| South Eastern Asia | 254 | 0.3% |
| Southern Europe | 38 | 0.1% |
| Spain | 19 | 0.0% |
| Sweden | 4 | 0.0% |
| Taiwan | 74 | 0.1% |
| Thailand | 69 | 0.1% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 211 | 0.3% |
| Turkey | 51 | 0.1% |
| Ukraine | 124 | 0.2% |
| Venezuela | 91 | 0.1% |
| Vietnam | 25 | 0.0% |
| Western Asia | 104 | 0.1% |
| Western Europe | 307 | 0.4% | View All 68 Rows |
Sex and Age in Walton County
Sex and Age in Walton County
The most populous age groups in Walton County are 55 to 59 Years (3,053 | 7.9%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (3,267 | 8.6%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 2,252 (5.8%) | 2,127 (5.6%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 2,103 (5.4%) | 2,300 (6.1%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 2,227 (5.7%) | 2,077 (5.5%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 2,011 (5.2%) | 1,790 (4.7%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 1,743 (4.5%) | 1,561 (4.1%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 2,329 (6.0%) | 1,777 (4.7%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 2,540 (6.5%) | 2,140 (5.7%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 2,847 (7.3%) | 1,967 (5.2%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 2,511 (6.5%) | 2,683 (7.1%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 2,416 (6.2%) | 2,453 (6.5%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 2,493 (6.4%) | 2,615 (6.9%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 3,053 (7.9%) | 3,267 (8.6%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 2,894 (7.4%) | 3,133 (8.3%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 2,654 (6.8%) | 2,654 (7.0%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 2,178 (5.6%) | 2,146 (5.7%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 1,336 (3.4%) | 1,484 (3.9%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 712 (1.8%) | 728 (1.9%) |
| 85 Years and over | 544 (1.4%) | 873 (2.3%) |
| Total | 38,843 (100.0%) | 37,775 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Walton County
Median Family Size in Walton County
The median family size in Walton County is 2.82 persons per family, with married-couple families (17,609 | 80.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.87 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (1,417 | 6.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.47 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 17,609 (80.8%) | 2.87 |
| Single Male/Father | 1,417 (6.5%) | 2.47 |
| Single Female/Mother | 2,776 (12.7%) | 2.71 |
| Total Families | 21,802 (100.0%) | 2.82 |
Median Household Size in Walton County
The median household size in Walton County is 2.38 persons per household, with single male/father households (1,417 | 4.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 2.95 persons per household. non-family households (9,689 | 30.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.21 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 17,609 (55.9%) | 2.90 |
| Single Male/Father | 1,417 (4.5%) | 2.95 |
| Single Female/Mother | 2,776 (8.8%) | 2.88 |
| Non-family | 9,689 (30.8%) | 1.21 |
| Total Households | 31,491 (100.0%) | 2.38 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Walton County
Out of a total of 31,491 households in Walton County, 21,802 (69.2%) are family households, while 9,689 (30.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 10,100, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 7,537.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 7,537 (23.9%) |
| 2-Person Households | 10,100 (32.1%) | 1,829 (5.8%) |
| 3-Person Households | 5,883 (18.7%) | 304 (1.0%) |
| 4-Person Households | 3,508 (11.1%) | 1 (0.0%) |
| 5-Person Households | 1,456 (4.6%) | 18 (0.1%) |
| 6-Person Households | 626 (2.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 229 (0.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 21,802 (69.2%) | 9,689 (30.8%) |
Female Fertility in Walton County
Fertility by Age in Walton County
Average fertility rate in Walton County is 56.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 111.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 74.1% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 33 (4.0%) | 18.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 609 (74.1%) | 111.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 180 (21.9%) | 24.0 |
| Total | 822 (100.0%) | 56.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Walton County
72.5% of women with births (822) in Walton County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% 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 24.4% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 33 (100.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 460 (75.5%) | 149 (24.5%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 136 (75.6%) | 44 (24.4%) |
| Total | 596 (72.5%) | 226 (27.5%) |
Fertility by Education in Walton County
Average fertility rate in Walton County is 56.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 125.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the lowest fertility at 26.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 34.1% of all women with births.
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 56 (6.8%) | 28.0 |
| High School Diploma | 100 (12.2%) | 26.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 245 (29.8%) | 53.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 280 (34.1%) | 87.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 141 (17.2%) | 125.0 |
| Total | 822 (100.0%) | 56.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Walton County
27.5% of women with births in Walton 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 58.9% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 23 (41.1%) | 33 (58.9%) |
| High School Diploma | 91 (91.0%) | 9 (9.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 117 (47.8%) | 128 (52.2%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 224 (80.0%) | 56 (20.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 141 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 596 (72.5%) | 226 (27.5%) |
Income in Walton County
Income Overview in Walton County
Per Capita Income in Walton County is $45,348, while median incomes of families and households are $91,969 and $74,832 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 76,618 | $45,348 |
| Median Family Income | 21,802 | $91,969 |
| Mean Family Income | 21,802 | $127,350 |
| Median Household Income | 31,491 | $74,832 |
| Mean Household Income | 31,491 | $111,179 |
| Income Deficit | 21,802 | $11,045 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 76,618 | 22.72% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 76,618 | 77.28¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 76,618 | 0.49 |
Earnings by Sex in Walton County
Average Earnings in Walton County are $41,072, $45,729 for men and $35,339 for women, a difference of 22.7%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 21,535 (56.1%) | $45,729 |
| Female | 16,873 (43.9%) | $35,339 |
| Total | 38,408 (100.0%) | $41,072 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Walton County
The most common earnings brackets in Walton County are $100,000+ for men (3,988 | 18.5%) and $100,000+ for women (1,582 | 9.4%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 741 (3.4%) | 1,031 (6.1%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 653 (3.0%) | 811 (4.8%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 469 (2.2%) | 698 (4.1%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 433 (2.0%) | 370 (2.2%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 478 (2.2%) | 619 (3.7%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 505 (2.4%) | 550 (3.3%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 583 (2.7%) | 486 (2.9%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 376 (1.8%) | 310 (1.8%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 568 (2.6%) | 507 (3.0%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 480 (2.2%) | 1,086 (6.4%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 1,162 (5.4%) | 1,151 (6.8%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 1,691 (7.9%) | 759 (4.5%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 1,240 (5.8%) | 893 (5.3%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 1,156 (5.4%) | 927 (5.5%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 1,458 (6.8%) | 990 (5.9%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 858 (4.0%) | 644 (3.8%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 1,481 (6.9%) | 1,440 (8.5%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 1,186 (5.5%) | 926 (5.5%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,029 (9.4%) | 1,093 (6.5%) |
| $100,000+ | 3,988 (18.5%) | 1,582 (9.4%) |
| Total | 21,535 (100.0%) | 16,873 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Walton County
Average earnings in Walton County are $48,885 for men and $40,009 for women, a difference of 18.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $105,655, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $32,102. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $62,878, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $23,500.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $32,102 | $23,500 |
| High School Diploma | $39,149 | $33,515 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $49,619 | $37,943 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $83,351 | $45,917 |
| Graduate Degree | $105,655 | $62,878 |
| Total | $48,885 | $40,009 |
Family Income in Walton County
Family Income Brackets in Walton County
According to the Walton County family income data, there are 4,404 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.2% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 131 families (0.6%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 458 | 2.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 131 | 0.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 959 | 4.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,090 | 5.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2,812 | 12.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 3,358 | 15.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 3,030 | 13.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 4,404 | 20.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2,333 | 10.7% |
| $200,000+ | 3,205 | 14.7% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Walton County
3-person families (5,612 | 25.7%) account for the highest median family income in Walton County with $103,110 per family, while 2-person families (10,952 | 50.2%) have the highest median income of $43,602 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 10,952 (50.2%) | $87,203 |
| 3-Person Families | 5,612 (25.7%) | $103,110 |
| 4-Person Families | 3,076 (14.1%) | $97,227 |
| 5-Person Families | 1,510 (6.9%) | $98,696 |
| 6-Person Families | 477 (2.2%) | $101,335 |
| 7+ Person Families | 175 (0.8%) | $0 |
| Total | 21,802 (100.0%) | $91,969 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Walton County
The median family income in Walton County is $91,969, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,594) having the highest median family income of $124,909, while families with no earners (4,285) have the lowest median family income of $63,750, accounting for 7.3% and 19.7% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 4,285 (19.7%) | $63,750 |
| 1 Earner | 7,741 (35.5%) | $74,675 |
| 2 Earners | 8,182 (37.5%) | $112,650 |
| 3+ Earners | 1,594 (7.3%) | $124,909 |
| Total | 21,802 (100.0%) | $91,969 |
Household Income in Walton County
Household Income Brackets in Walton County
With 5,385 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Walton County, accounting for 17.1% of all households. In contrast, only 882 households (2.8%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 1,165 | 3.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 882 | 2.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2,110 | 6.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2,173 | 6.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4,094 | 13.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 5,385 | 17.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 4,346 | 13.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 5,259 | 16.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2,519 | 8.0% |
| $200,000+ | 3,558 | 11.3% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Walton County
The median household income in Walton County is $74,832, with the highest median household income of $83,226 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 8,875 households (28.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $49,066, with 895 households (2.8%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 895 (2.8%) | $49,066 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 8,875 (28.2%) | $83,226 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 12,627 (40.1%) | $80,781 |
| 65+ Years | 9,094 (28.9%) | $63,899 |
| Total | 31,491 (100.0%) | $74,832 |
Poverty in Walton County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Walton County
With 9.6% poverty level for males and 11.5% for females among the residents of Walton County, under 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 508 males (23.0%) and 130 females (29.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 508 (23.0%) | 342 (16.6%) |
| 5 Years | 36 (8.3%) | 130 (29.9%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 353 (14.3%) | 696 (26.8%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 201 (14.9%) | 171 (13.3%) |
| 15 Years | 93 (15.3%) | 64 (24.9%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 54 (8.2%) | 53 (5.6%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 191 (7.8%) | 241 (11.3%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 485 (10.6%) | 672 (17.2%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 603 (11.9%) | 461 (9.9%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 197 (4.2%) | 328 (6.5%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 383 (6.6%) | 581 (9.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 343 (7.2%) | 427 (9.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 163 (6.7%) | 122 (4.3%) |
| Total | 3,610 (9.6%) | 4,288 (11.5%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Walton County
According to the poverty statistics in Walton County, males aged 45 to 54 years and females aged 75 years and over are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 95.8% of males and 95.7% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 1,705 (77.0%) | 1,716 (83.4%) |
| 5 Years | 399 (91.7%) | 304 (70.1%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 2,112 (85.7%) | 1,898 (73.2%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 1,149 (85.1%) | 1,115 (86.7%) |
| 15 Years | 516 (84.7%) | 193 (75.1%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 608 (91.8%) | 900 (94.4%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 2,252 (92.2%) | 1,897 (88.7%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 4,094 (89.4%) | 3,237 (82.8%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 4,456 (88.1%) | 4,187 (90.1%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 4,525 (95.8%) | 4,734 (93.5%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 5,389 (93.4%) | 5,811 (90.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 4,439 (92.8%) | 4,339 (91.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 2,273 (93.3%) | 2,734 (95.7%) |
| Total | 33,917 (90.4%) | 33,065 (88.5%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Walton County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Walton County show that 4.3% or 749 of the total 17,609 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 12.9%, comprising of 191 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 10,629 (98.0%) | 220 (2.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 4,845 (93.5%) | 338 (6.5%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 1,294 (87.1%) | 191 (12.9%) |
| 5 or more Children | 92 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 16,860 (95.8%) | 749 (4.3%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Walton County
According to the poverty data in Walton County, 10.7% or 152 single-father households and 21.5% or 598 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 18 households (52.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 226 households (76.3%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 36 (7.2%) | 49 (4.5%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 98 (11.6%) | 323 (23.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 18 (52.9%) | 226 (76.3%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 152 (10.7%) | 598 (21.5%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Walton County
The poverty data for Walton County shows that 749 of the married-couple family households (4.3%) and 750 of the single-parent households (17.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 191 households (12.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 244 household (73.9%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 220 (2.0%) | 85 (5.4%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 338 (6.5%) | 421 (18.7%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 191 (12.9%) | 244 (73.9%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 749 (4.3%) | 750 (17.9%) |
Employment Characteristics in Walton County
Employment by Class of Employer in Walton County
Among the 33,781 employed individuals in Walton County, private company employees (21,050 | 62.3%), self-employed (incorporated) (3,769 | 11.2%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (2,962 | 8.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 21,050 | 62.3% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 3,769 | 11.2% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 2,962 | 8.8% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 1,681 | 5.0% |
| Local Government Employees | 2,080 | 6.2% |
| State Government Employees | 1,124 | 3.3% |
| Federal Government Employees | 1,045 | 3.1% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 70 | 0.2% |
| Total | 33,781 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Walton County
According to the labor force statistics for Walton County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (62,663), 58.3% or 36,533 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.3% or 1,936 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 84.7% or 3,964 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 19.7% or 210 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 1,064 (36.3%) | 210 (19.7%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 2,772 (83.9%) | 191 (6.9%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 3,178 (77.4%) | 64 (2.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 3,964 (84.7%) | 456 (11.5%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 7,656 (76.5%) | 329 (4.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 7,882 (79.0%) | 418 (5.3%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 4,247 (67.2%) | 106 (2.5%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 2,881 (47.8%) | 104 (3.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 2,533 (26.3%) | 35 (1.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 375 (6.6%) | 12 (3.2%) |
| Total | 36,533 (58.3%) | 1,936 (5.3%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Walton County
According to labor force statistics for Walton County, 72.5% of individuals (29,811) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (41,118) are in the labor force, with 5.0% or 1,491 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 76.2% or 10,003 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 21.4% or 382 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 1,787 (59.7%) | 641 (21.4%) |
| High School Diploma | 8,160 (68.5%) | 381 (3.2%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 10,003 (76.2%) | 617 (4.7%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 9,853 (75.3%) | 484 (3.7%) |
| Total | 29,811 (72.5%) | 2,056 (5.0%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Walton County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Walton County are Management (4,924 | 14.3%), Community & Social Service (2,839 | 8.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (1,664 | 4.8%), Business & Financial (1,657 | 4.8%), and Education Instruction & Library (1,362 | 4.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Walton County, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (77.5%), Computers, Engineering & Science (75.2%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (71.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (85.7%), Community & Social Service (73.8%), and Legal Services & Support (72.5%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 3,132 (63.6%) | 1,792 (36.4%) |
| Business & Financial | 988 (59.6%) | 669 (40.4%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 938 (75.2%) | 310 (24.8%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 609 (77.5%) | 177 (22.5%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 272 (71.2%) | 110 (28.8%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 57 (71.3%) | 23 (28.7%) |
| Community & Social Service | 743 (26.2%) | 2,096 (73.8%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 86 (29.1%) | 209 (70.9%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 90 (27.5%) | 237 (72.5%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 195 (14.3%) | 1,167 (85.7%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 372 (43.5%) | 483 (56.5%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 470 (28.2%) | 1,194 (71.8%) |
| Health Technologists | 417 (31.0%) | 930 (69.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 6,271 (50.8%) | 6,061 (49.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 19,136 (55.7%) | 15,243 (44.3%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Walton County are Cleaning & Maintenance (2,108 | 6.1%), Food Preparation & Serving (2,061 | 6.0%), Security & Protection (964 | 2.8%), Personal Care & Service (869 | 2.5%), and Law Enforcement (720 | 2.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Walton County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (92.8%), Security & Protection (90.9%), and Firefighting & Prevention (85.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (77.3%), Healthcare Support (72.2%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (54.4%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 125 (27.8%) | 325 (72.2%) |
| Security & Protection | 876 (90.9%) | 88 (9.1%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 208 (85.3%) | 36 (14.7%) |
| Law Enforcement | 668 (92.8%) | 52 (7.2%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 1,069 (51.9%) | 992 (48.1%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 962 (45.6%) | 1,146 (54.4%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 197 (22.7%) | 672 (77.3%) |
| Total (Category) | 3,229 (50.0%) | 3,223 (49.9%) |
| Total (Overall) | 19,136 (55.7%) | 15,243 (44.3%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Walton County are Sales & Related (5,307 | 15.4%), and Office & Administration (3,349 | 9.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 2,776 (52.3%) | 2,531 (47.7%) |
| Office & Administration | 942 (28.1%) | 2,407 (71.9%) |
| Total (Category) | 3,718 (42.9%) | 4,938 (57.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 19,136 (55.7%) | 15,243 (44.3%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Walton County are Construction & Extraction (2,420 | 7.0%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,579 | 4.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (45 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 39 (86.7%) | 6 (13.3%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 2,283 (94.3%) | 137 (5.7%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 1,492 (94.5%) | 87 (5.5%) |
| Total (Category) | 3,814 (94.3%) | 230 (5.7%) |
| Total (Overall) | 19,136 (55.7%) | 15,243 (44.3%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Walton County are Transportation (1,304 | 3.8%), Material Moving (811 | 2.4%), and Production (780 | 2.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 420 (53.8%) | 360 (46.2%) |
| Transportation | 1,164 (89.3%) | 140 (10.7%) |
| Material Moving | 520 (64.1%) | 291 (35.9%) |
| Total (Category) | 2,104 (72.7%) | 791 (27.3%) |
| Total (Overall) | 19,136 (55.7%) | 15,243 (44.3%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Walton County
Employment Industries in Walton County
The major employment industries in Walton County include Construction (4,089 | 11.9%), Retail Trade (3,854 | 11.2%), Accommodation & Food Services (3,814 | 11.1%), Administrative & Support (2,862 | 8.3%), and Professional & Scientific (2,607 | 7.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Walton County
The Walton County industries that see more men than women are Construction (85.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (81.0%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (79.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Educational Services (80.1%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (76.0%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 68 (79.1%) | 18 (20.9%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 77 (81.0%) | 18 (19.0%) |
| Construction | 3,477 (85.0%) | 612 (15.0%) |
| Manufacturing | 1,090 (75.5%) | 353 (24.5%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 970 (67.3%) | 471 (32.7%) |
| Retail Trade | 1,833 (47.6%) | 2,021 (52.4%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 899 (64.9%) | 487 (35.1%) |
| Utilities | 209 (60.9%) | 134 (39.1%) |
| Information | 261 (57.6%) | 192 (42.4%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 667 (48.6%) | 705 (51.4%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 855 (46.6%) | 981 (53.4%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 1,572 (60.3%) | 1,035 (39.7%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 10 (100.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 1,483 (51.8%) | 1,379 (48.2%) |
| Educational Services | 350 (19.9%) | 1,405 (80.1%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 599 (24.0%) | 1,895 (76.0%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 307 (52.5%) | 278 (47.5%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 2,021 (53.0%) | 1,793 (47.0%) |
| Public Administration | 1,643 (74.0%) | 576 (26.0%) |
| Total | 19,136 (55.7%) | 15,243 (44.3%) |
Education in Walton County
School Enrollment in Walton County
The most common levels of schooling among the 14,801 students in Walton County are middle school (3,747 | 25.3%), elementary school (3,433 | 23.2%), and high school (3,134 | 21.2%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 1,269 | 8.6% |
| Kindergarten | 833 | 5.6% |
| Elementary School | 3,433 | 23.2% |
| Middle School | 3,747 | 25.3% |
| High School | 3,134 | 21.2% |
| College / Undergraduate | 1,724 | 11.7% |
| Graduate / Professional | 661 | 4.5% |
| Total | 14,801 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Walton County
Out of a total of 14,801 students who are enrolled in schools in Walton County, 2,561 (17.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 12,240 (82.7%) 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 521 (52.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 3,820 (89.3% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 463 (47.0%) | 521 (52.9%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 3,370 (81.7%) | 757 (18.3%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 3,820 (89.3%) | 456 (10.7%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 2,181 (89.1%) | 268 (10.9%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 814 (86.1%) | 132 (14.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 891 (85.3%) | 153 (14.7%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 310 (77.7%) | 89 (22.3%) |
| 35 Years and over | 398 (69.1%) | 178 (30.9%) |
| Total | 12,240 (82.7%) | 2,561 (17.3%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Walton County
Business (4,263 | 21.1%), education (2,919 | 14.5%), science & technology (1,803 | 8.9%), arts & humanities (1,675 | 8.3%), and engineering (1,309 | 6.5%) are the most common fields of study among 20,163 individuals in Walton County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 834 | 4.1% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 967 | 4.8% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 472 | 2.3% |
| Psychology | 1,109 | 5.5% |
| Social Sciences | 1,117 | 5.5% |
| Engineering | 1,309 | 6.5% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 227 | 1.1% |
| Science & Technology | 1,803 | 8.9% |
| Business | 4,263 | 21.1% |
| Education | 2,919 | 14.5% |
| Literature & Languages | 520 | 2.6% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 696 | 3.5% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 967 | 4.8% |
| Communications | 1,285 | 6.4% |
| Arts & Humanities | 1,675 | 8.3% |
| Total | 20,163 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Walton County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Walton County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Walton County are males with 2 vehicles (8,691, accounting for 46.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (6,684, making up 58.4%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 501 (2.6%) | 267 (1.8%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 2,833 (15.0%) | 3,051 (20.5%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 8,691 (46.0%) | 6,684 (44.9%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 4,874 (25.8%) | 3,624 (24.4%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 1,503 (8.0%) | 836 (5.6%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 490 (2.6%) | 417 (2.8%) |
| Total | 18,892 (100.0%) | 14,879 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Walton County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Walton County are 10 to 14 minutes (4,019 commuters, 13.8%), 15 to 19 minutes (3,936 commuters, 13.5%), and 30 to 34 minutes (3,847 commuters, 13.2%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 817 | 2.8% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 2,825 | 9.7% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 4,019 | 13.8% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 3,936 | 13.5% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 3,716 | 12.8% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 2,473 | 8.5% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 3,847 | 13.2% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 587 | 2.0% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 1,023 | 3.5% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 2,620 | 9.0% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 2,408 | 8.3% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 820 | 2.8% |
Commute Time by Sex in Walton County
The most common commute times in Walton County are 30 to 34 minutes (2,206 commuters, 13.3%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (1,927 commuters, 15.5%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 500 (3.0%) | 317 (2.5%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 1,491 (9.0%) | 1,334 (10.7%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 2,092 (12.6%) | 1,927 (15.5%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 2,028 (12.2%) | 1,908 (15.3%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 2,173 (13.1%) | 1,543 (12.4%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 1,451 (8.7%) | 1,022 (8.2%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 2,206 (13.3%) | 1,641 (13.2%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 455 (2.7%) | 132 (1.1%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 557 (3.4%) | 466 (3.7%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 1,306 (7.9%) | 1,314 (10.5%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 1,782 (10.7%) | 626 (5.0%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 587 (3.5%) | 233 (1.9%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Walton County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Walton County are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (2,381, 14.3%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (2,028, 16.3%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 920 (5.5%) | 324 (2.6%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 776 (4.7%) | 93 (0.7%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 1,598 (9.6%) | 642 (5.1%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 2,381 (14.3%) | 909 (7.3%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 1,357 (8.2%) | 1,312 (10.5%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 1,799 (10.8%) | 2,028 (16.3%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 1,529 (9.2%) | 1,823 (14.6%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 1,565 (9.4%) | 1,409 (11.3%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 634 (3.8%) | 764 (6.1%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 1,293 (7.8%) | 1,184 (9.5%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 469 (2.8%) | 634 (5.1%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 138 (0.8%) | 131 (1.1%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 1,128 (6.8%) | 740 (5.9%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 1,041 (6.3%) | 470 (3.8%) |
| Total | 16,628 (100.0%) | 12,463 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Walton County
Occupancy by Ownership in Walton County
Of the total 31,491 dwellings in Walton County, owner-occupied units account for 24,482 (77.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 7,009 (22.3%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 24,482 | 77.7% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 7,009 | 22.3% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 31,491 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Walton County
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 7,537 | 23.9% |
| 2-Person Household | 11,929 | 37.9% |
| 3-Person Household | 6,187 | 19.7% |
| 4+ Person Household | 5,838 | 18.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 31,491 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Walton County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 5,777 (76.6%) | 1,760 (23.4%) |
| 2-Person Household | 9,888 (82.9%) | 2,041 (17.1%) |
| 3-Person Household | 4,262 (68.9%) | 1,925 (31.1%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 4,555 (78.0%) | 1,283 (22.0%) |
| Total Housing Units | 24,482 (77.7%) | 7,009 (22.3%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Walton County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 1,169 (62.8%) | 691 (37.1%) |
| High School Diploma | 6,027 (76.1%) | 1,895 (23.9%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 8,028 (76.1%) | 2,518 (23.9%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 9,258 (82.9%) | 1,905 (17.1%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Walton County
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 4,830 | 15.3% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 4,940 | 15.7% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 5,328 | 16.9% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 7,299 | 23.2% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 5,841 | 18.5% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 2,664 | 8.5% |
| 85 Years and Over | 589 | 1.9% |
| Total | 31,491 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Walton County
Median Income by Occupancy in Walton County
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 24,482 (77.7%) | $81,580 |
| Renter-Occupied | 7,009 (22.3%) | $56,156 |
| Average | 31,491 (100.0%) | $74,832 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Walton County
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 566 (2.3%) | 200 (2.9%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 292 (1.2%) | 99 (1.4%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 532 (2.2%) | 346 (4.9%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 535 (2.2%) | 505 (7.2%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 690 (2.8%) | 367 (5.2%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,488 (6.1%) | 698 (10.0%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3,047 (12.4%) | 1,033 (14.7%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 4,248 (17.3%) | 1,139 (16.3%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 3,360 (13.7%) | 983 (14.0%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 4,233 (17.3%) | 1,037 (14.8%) |
| $150,000 or more | 5,491 (22.4%) | 602 (8.6%) |
| Total | 24,482 (100.0%) | 7,009 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Walton County
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 2,809 (11.5%) | 124 (1.8%) |
| $300 to $499 | 3,098 (12.7%) | 262 (3.7%) |
| $500 to $799 | 2,741 (11.2%) | 701 (10.0%) |
| $800 to $999 | 1,648 (6.7%) | 889 (12.7%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 4,409 (18.0%) | 1,357 (19.4%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 3,080 (12.6%) | 1,423 (20.3%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 2,728 (11.1%) | 973 (13.9%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 1,314 (5.4%) | 388 (5.5%) |
| $3,000 or more | 2,655 (10.8%) | 360 (5.1%) |
| Total | 24,482 (100.0%) | 7,009 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Walton County
Housing Structures in Walton County
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 21,345 | 67.8% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 1,013 | 3.2% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 242 | 0.8% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 653 | 2.1% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 288 | 0.9% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 2,276 | 7.2% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 5,674 | 18.0% |
| Total | 31,491 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Walton County
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 18,828 (88.2%) | 2,517 (11.8%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 641 (63.3%) | 372 (36.7%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 23 (9.5%) | 219 (90.5%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 157 (24.0%) | 496 (76.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 77 (26.7%) | 211 (73.3%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 875 (38.4%) | 1,401 (61.6%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 3,881 (68.4%) | 1,793 (31.6%) |
| Total | 24,482 (77.7%) | 7,009 (22.3%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Walton County
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 106 (0.4%) | 252 (3.6%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 1,027 (4.2%) | 1,558 (22.2%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 8,439 (34.5%) | 2,641 (37.7%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 9,455 (38.6%) | 1,938 (27.7%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 5,455 (22.3%) | 620 (8.8%) |
| Total | 24,482 (100.0%) | 7,009 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Walton County
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 2,005 (8.2%) | 429 (6.1%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 771 (3.2%) | 167 (2.4%) |
| Electricity | 21,090 (86.1%) | 6,199 (88.4%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 14 (0.1%) | 6 (0.1%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 328 (1.3%) | 43 (0.6%) |
| No Fuel Used | 274 (1.1%) | 165 (2.4%) |
| Total | 24,482 (100.0%) | 7,009 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Walton County
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 693 (2.8%) | 526 (7.5%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 6,299 (25.7%) | 3,043 (43.4%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 10,715 (43.8%) | 2,643 (37.7%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 6,775 (27.7%) | 797 (11.4%) |
| Total | 24,482 (100.0%) | 7,009 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Walton County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Walton County
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 10,215 | 14,267 |
| Median Property Value | $260,200 | $353,400 |
| Median Household Income | $61,404 | $3,862 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $448 | $2,548 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $1,053 | $807 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Walton County
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 1,345 (13.2%) | 422 (3.0%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 1,197 (11.7%) | 1,048 (7.3%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 2,869 (28.1%) | 4,406 (30.9%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 2,051 (20.1%) | 4,040 (28.3%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 1,021 (10.0%) | 2,182 (15.3%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 810 (7.9%) | 871 (6.1%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 922 (9.0%) | 1,298 (9.1%) |
| Total | 10,215 (100.0%) | 14,267 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Walton County
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 558 (5.5%) | 145 (1.0%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 1,315 (12.9%) | 300 (2.1%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 823 (8.1%) | 442 (3.1%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,487 (14.6%) | 665 (4.7%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,781 (17.4%) | 1,560 (10.9%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,263 (12.4%) | 2,467 (17.3%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,359 (13.3%) | 2,097 (14.7%) |
| $150,000 or more | 1,629 (16.0%) | 2,874 (20.1%) |
| Total | 10,215 (100.0%) | 14,267 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Walton County
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 2,873 (28.1%) | 94,972 (665.7%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 1,472 (14.4%) | 3,365 (23.6%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 782 (7.7%) | 3,047 (21.4%) |
| 4.0x or more | 5,031 (49.2%) | 2,062 (14.4%) |
| Total | 10,215 (100.0%) | 14,267 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Walton County
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 4,274 (41.8%) | 111 (0.8%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 1,501 (14.7%) | 3,071 (21.5%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 3,742 (36.6%) | 2,367 (16.6%) |
| Total | 10,215 (100.0%) | 14,267 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Walton County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Walton County
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 4,677 (88.9%) | 583 (11.1%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 9,737 (87.5%) | 1,391 (12.5%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 3,133 (74.7%) | 1,059 (25.3%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 5,819 (73.2%) | 2,129 (26.8%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 7,373 (76.9%) | 2,210 (23.1%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 8,425 (86.3%) | 1,341 (13.7%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 10,802 (88.8%) | 1,362 (11.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 9,494 (99.4%) | 54 (0.6%) |
| 75 Years and older | 5,275 (99.7%) | 17 (0.3%) |
| Total | 64,735 (86.5%) | 10,146 (13.6%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Walton County
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 4,677 (88.9%) | 583 (11.1%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 9,737 (87.5%) | 1,391 (12.5%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 3,133 (74.7%) | 1,059 (25.3%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Walton County
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 6,282 (87.4%) | 907 (12.6%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 10,688 (84.1%) | 2,017 (15.9%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 9,743 (80.9%) | 2,298 (19.1%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9,511 (87.4%) | 1,370 (12.6%) |
| $100,000 and over | 28,437 (88.9%) | 3,532 (11.1%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Walton County
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 2,235 (42.5%) | 2,617 (49.7%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 3,581 (32.2%) | 6,504 (58.5%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 486 (11.6%) | 2,671 (63.7%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 1,139 (14.3%) | 4,792 (60.3%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,306 (13.6%) | 6,353 (66.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,428 (14.6%) | 7,562 (77.4%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 2,354 (19.4%) | 9,080 (74.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 9,379 (98.2%) | 5,799 (60.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 5,275 (99.7%) | 3,460 (65.4%) |
| Total | 27,183 (36.3%) | 48,838 (65.2%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Walton County
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 90 (4.0%) | 11 (0.5%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 532 (9.5%) | 203 (3.6%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 662 (9.6%) | 780 (12.9%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 2,783 (17.9%) | 1,891 (11.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,459 (30.5%) | 1,033 (21.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 1,036 (42.5%) | 1,552 (54.3%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Walton County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 90 (4.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 30 (0.5%) | 15 (0.3%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 184 (2.7%) | 58 (1.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 1,374 (8.8%) | 282 (1.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 846 (17.7%) | 353 (7.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 728 (29.9%) | 487 (17.1%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (0.5%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 56 (1.0%) | 36 (0.6%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 35 (0.5%) | 311 (5.1%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 465 (3.0%) | 533 (3.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 278 (5.8%) | 171 (3.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 230 (9.4%) | 329 (11.5%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 486 (8.7%) | 181 (3.2%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 508 (7.3%) | 371 (6.1%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 956 (6.2%) | 486 (3.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 317 (6.6%) | 237 (5.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 487 (20.0%) | 590 (20.7%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 20 (0.4%) | 11 (0.2%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 25 (0.4%) | 30 (0.5%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 1,245 (8.0%) | 1,313 (8.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 809 (16.9%) | 702 (14.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 793 (32.6%) | 1,094 (38.3%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 39 (0.7%) | 38 (0.7%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 57 (0.8%) | 13 (0.2%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 514 (3.3%) | 293 (1.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 145 (3.0%) | 177 (3.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 408 (16.8%) | 329 (11.5%) |
Technology Access in Walton County
Computing Device Access in Walton County
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 25,590 | 81.3% |
| Smartphone | 28,615 | 90.9% |
| Tablet | 21,492 | 68.2% |
| No Computing Device | 1,298 | 4.1% |
| Total | 31,491 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Walton County
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 101 | 0.3% |
| Broadband Home | 22,945 | 72.9% |
| Cellular Data Only | 3,332 | 10.6% |
| Satellite Internet | 2,756 | 8.7% |
| No Internet | 3,201 | 10.2% |
| Total | 31,491 | 100.0% |
Walton County Summary
Walton County is located in the northwest corner of Florida, along the Gulf of Mexico. It is bordered by Okaloosa County to the east, Holmes County to the north, Washington County to the west, and Bay County to the south. The county seat is DeFuniak Springs, and the largest city is Santa Rosa Beach. The county has a total area of 1,240 square miles, of which 1,077 square miles is land and 163 square miles is water.
Walton County was created in 1824 and named for George Walton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. The county was originally part of Escambia County, but was split off in 1843. The county was largely rural until the late 20th century, when it began to experience rapid growth due to its proximity to the Gulf of Mexico and its attractive beaches.
Geography
Walton County is located in the Florida Panhandle, along the Gulf of Mexico. The county is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the northern part of the county. The Choctawhatchee River runs through the county, and there are several small lakes and ponds scattered throughout the county. The county is mostly covered in pine forests, with some areas of hardwood forests.
The climate of Walton County is subtropical, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is 68°F, and the average annual precipitation is 62 inches.
Economy
The economy of Walton County is largely based on tourism and agriculture. The county is home to several popular beaches, including Grayton Beach, Santa Rosa Beach, and Miramar Beach. These beaches attract visitors from all over the world, and the county has become a popular destination for vacationers.
Agriculture is also an important part of the economy. The county is home to several large farms, and the main crops grown in the county are cotton, peanuts, corn, soybeans, and hay. The county also has a thriving timber industry, and there are several sawmills in the county.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, Walton County had a population of 55,043. The racial makeup of the county was 87.3% White, 8.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.3% of the population.
The median household income in Walton County was $45,945, and the median family income was $54,945. The per capita income was $25,945. About 11.3% of the population was below the poverty line.
Walton County is served by the Walton County School District, which has 24 schools. The county is also home to Northwest Florida State College, which offers associate and bachelor's degrees.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Walton County?
Total Population of Walton County is 76,618.
What is the Total Male Population of Walton County?
Total Male Population of Walton County is 38,843.
What is the Total Female Population of Walton County?
Total Female Population of Walton County is 37,775.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Walton County?
There are 102.83 Males per 100 Females in Walton County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Walton County?
There are 97.25 Females per 100 Males in Walton County.
What is the Median Population Age in Walton County?
Median Population Age in Walton County is 44.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Walton County
Average Family Size in Walton County is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Walton County
Average Household Size in Walton County is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Walton County?
Per Capita income in Walton County is $45,348.
What is the Median Family Income in Walton County?
Median Family Income in Walton County is $91,969.
What is the Median Household income in Walton County?
Median Household Income in Walton County is $74,832.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Walton County?
Income or Wage Gap in Walton County is 22.7%.
Women in Walton County earn 77.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Walton County?
Family Income Deficit in Walton County is $11,045.
Families that are below poverty line in Walton County earn $11,045 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Walton County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Walton County is 0.49.
How Large is the Labor Force in Walton County?
There are 36,533 People in the Labor Forcein in Walton County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Walton County?
58.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Walton County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Walton County?
Unemployment Rate in Walton County is 5.3%.