Bay County PUMA, FL

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2023 Population

181,368

0.173% 1-year growth

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

US Senator

Ashley Moody

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

41.4

0.485% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

11.7%

4.33% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$70,188

6.35% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$276,900

12.2% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

67,717

46.1% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Bay County PUMA, FL had a population of 181k people with a median age of 41.4 and a median household income of $70,188. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Bay County PUMA, FL grew from 181,055 to 181,368, a 0.173% increase and its median household income grew from $65,999 to $70,188, a 6.35% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bay County PUMA, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (73.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (9.84%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.16%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.32%), and White (Hispanic) (2.82%).

10.4% of the households in Bay County PUMA, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96% of the residents in Bay County PUMA, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Bay County PUMA, FL are Gulf Coast State College (882 degrees awarded in 2022) and Tom P. Haney Technical College (131 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Bay County PUMA, FL was $276,900, and the homeownership rate was 68.3%.

Most people in Bay County PUMA, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Bay County PUMA, FL was 2 cars per household.

Bay County PUMA, FL borders Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Jackson, Jefferson, Liberty, & Wakulla Counties PUMA, FL and Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL.

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Population & Diversity

Bay County PUMA, FL is home to a population of 181k people, from which 96% are citizens. As of 2023, 8.02% of Bay County PUMA, FL residents were born outside of the country (14.5k people).

In 2023, there were 7.49 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (134k people) in Bay County PUMA, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 9.36k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Bay County PUMA, FL are Spanish (10,416 households), Russian (923 households), and Arabic (736 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

76,917

Women

49.1%

79,663

Men

50.9%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 156,580 inhabitants, with 50.9% men, and 49.1% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

96%

2023 Citizenship

96.5%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96% of Bay County PUMA, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Bay County PUMA, FL was 96.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Bay County PUMA, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bay County PUMA, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
134k ± 495
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
17.9k ± 667
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
9.36k ± 800

8.39%

Hispanic Population

15.2k people

8.39% of the people in Bay County PUMA, FL are hispanic (15.2k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Bay County PUMA, FL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,493 ± 944 people
Jamaica
731 ± 662 people
Philippines
648 ± 624 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Bay County PUMA, FL was Mexico, the natal country of 1,493 Bay County PUMA, FL residents, followed by Jamaica with 731 and Philippines with 648.

Foreign-Born Population

8.02%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

14.5k people

7.29%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

13.2k people

As of 2023, 8.02% of Bay County PUMA, FL residents (14.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bay County PUMA, FL was 7.29%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Bay County PUMA, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
10,416 households (6.08%)
Russian
923 households (0.539%)
Arabic
736 households (0.43%)

10.4% of the households in Bay County PUMA, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Bay County PUMA, FL was Spanish. 6.08% of the households in Bay County PUMA, FL reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
6,302 ± 709
Vietnam
4,664 ± 433
Gulf War (1990s)
4,299 ± 540

Bay County PUMA, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.35 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Bay County PUMA, FL employs 67.7k people. The largest industries in Bay County PUMA, FL are Construction (5,559 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,111 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,242 people), and the highest paying industries are Farming ($304,772), Miscellaneous manufacturing, n.e.c. ($194,850), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($193,235).

Males in Bay County PUMA, FL have an average income that is 1.46 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,867. The income inequality in Bay County PUMA, FL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.462, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

58,590

Women

47.3%

65,260

Men

52.7%

The workforce of Bay County PUMA, FL in 2020 was 123,850 people, with 47.3% woman, and 52.7% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Bay County PUMA, FL.

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Occupations

67.7k

2022 Value

−46.1%

1 Year decline

± −46.1%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Bay County PUMA, FL declined at a rate of −46.1%, from 126k employees to 67.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bay County PUMA, FL, are Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (2,286 people), Other managers (1,994 people), and Cashiers (1,680 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bay County PUMA, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Florida (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

67.7k

2022 Value

−46.1%

1 Year decline

± −46.1%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Bay County PUMA, FL declined at a rate of −46.1%, from 126k employees to 67.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bay County PUMA, FL, are Construction (5,559 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,111 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,242 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bay County PUMA, FL, though some of these residents may live in Bay County PUMA, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,543

Median earning men ± $1,802

$34,949

Median earning women ± $1,429

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($75,386), Public Administration ($71,974), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,208).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($69,410), Public Administration ($55,221), and Manufacturing ($47,865).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

4.23%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 9.69M people employed in Florida. This represents a 4.23% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 12.6%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Florida.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43%), followed by Jill Stein (0.396%).

Rick Scott and Ashley Moody are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Bay County PUMA, FL. Showing the available data for Florida.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (43%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.396%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43%), followed by Jill Stein (0.396%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Florida for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

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Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

Ashley Moody

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 21, 2025
While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Florida will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of Marco Rubio's term.

Rick Scott and Ashley Moody are the senators currently representing Florida.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Florida over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Florida have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Bay County PUMA, FL awarded 1,013 degrees. The student population of Bay County PUMA, FL in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,924 male students and 3,194 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Bay County PUMA, FL are White (752 and 74.5%), followed by Black or African American (97 and 9.61%), Hispanic or Latino (63 and 6.24%), and Two or More Races (42 and 4.16%).

The largest universities in Bay County PUMA, FL by number of degrees awarded are Gulf Coast State College (882 and 87.1%) and Tom P. Haney Technical College (131 and 12.9%).

The most popular majors in Bay County PUMA, FL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (377 and 37.2%), Registered Nursing (156 and 15.4%), and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (46 and 4.54%).

The median tuition cost in Bay County PUMA, FL for a public four year colleges is $1,750 for in-state students and $7,065 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 5,118 students enrolled in Bay County PUMA, FL, 37.6% men and 62.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,568 records, of which 62.1% were women and 37.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
377 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
103 degrees awarded
Surgical Technologist
25 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Bay County PUMA, FL was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 377 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Bay County PUMA, FL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Gulf Coast State College
882 degrees awarded
Tom P. Haney Technical College
131 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Gulf Coast State College with 882 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 363 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Bay County PUMA, FL, which is 0.558 times less than the 650 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 752 degrees mean that there were 7.75 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 97 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($1,750) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($620) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,056) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.674% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.594% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Bay County PUMA, FL in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (36.8k), Some college (28.9k), and Bachelors Degree (20.7k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Bay County PUMA, FL was $276,900 in 2023, which is 0.913 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $246,800 to $276,900, a 12.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Bay County PUMA, FL is 68.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Bay County PUMA, FL have an average commute time of 24.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bay County PUMA, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Bay County PUMA, FL is $70,188. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Bay County PUMA, FL was Broward County (West) Weston, Sunrise (S), Davie (W) Cities & Southwest Ranches Town PUMA, FL with a value of $139,565, followed by St. Johns County (Northwest) PUMA, FL and Broward County (NNW)--Coral Springs (North), Parkland, & Coconut Creek (North) Cities PUMA, FL, with respective values of $136,943 and $127,331.

Housing

Property

$276,900

Median Property Value 2023

±$6,672

$51,976

Median Property Taxes

±$1,891

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Bay County PUMA, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Bay County PUMA, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

68.3%

Homeownership

2023

71.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 68.3% of the housing units in Bay County PUMA, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 68.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Bay County PUMA, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Bay County PUMA, FL was Broward County (West) Weston, Sunrise (S), Davie (W) Cities & Southwest Ranches Town PUMA, FL with a value of $139,565, followed by St. Johns County (Northwest) PUMA, FL and Broward County (NNW)--Coral Springs (North), Parkland, & Coconut Creek (North) Cities PUMA, FL, with respective values of $136,943 and $127,331.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Bay County PUMA, FL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$70,188

Median Household Income

± $1,921

76.1k

Number of Households

± 2,346

In 2023, the median household income of the 76.1k households in Bay County PUMA, FL grew to $70,188 from the previous year's value of $65,999.

The following chart displays the households in Bay County PUMA, FL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.462

2022 Wage GINI in Bay County PUMA, FL

0.453

2021 Wage GINI in Bay County PUMA, FL

In 2022, the income inequality in Bay County PUMA, FL was 0.462 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.06% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Bay County PUMA, FL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Bay County PUMA, FL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Bay County PUMA, FL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (76.4%)
Carpooled (11.6%)
Worked At Home (8.84%)

In 2023, 76.4% of workers in Bay County PUMA, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.6%) and those who worked at home (8.84%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bay County PUMA, FL have a shorter commute time (24.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.38% of the workforce in Bay County PUMA, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Bay County PUMA, FL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Bay County PUMA, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Bay County PUMA, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bay County PUMA, FL (20.8k out of 178k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bay County PUMA, FL is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

86.2% of the population of Bay County PUMA, FL has health coverage, with 33.9% on employee plans, 14.5% on Medicaid, 11.3% on Medicare, 20.7% on non-group plans, and 5.8% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Florida see 1376 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.292% increase from the previous year (1372 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1583 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 514 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

1,376 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Florida

Primary care physicians in Florida see an average of 1,376 patients per year. This represents a 0.292% increase from the previous year (1,372 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Florida in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.4% under 18 years, 19.2% between 18 and 34 years, 40.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

13.8%

Uninsured

33.9%

Employer Coverage

14.5%

Medicaid

11.3%

Medicare

20.7%

Non-Group

5.8%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bay County PUMA, FL grew by 0.859% from 13.7% to 13.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Bay County PUMA, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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