Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL

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2023 Population

124,731

2.95% 1-year growth

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

US Senator

Ashley Moody

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

43.1

0.691% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

13.3%

3.83% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$66,606

4.51% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$250,700

10.1% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL had a population of 125k people with a median age of 43.1 and a median household income of $66,606. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL grew from 121,161 to 124,731, a 2.95% increase and its median household income grew from $63,734 to $66,606, a 4.51% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (81%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.21%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.26%), Other (Hispanic) (2.31%), and White (Hispanic) (2%).

7.45% of the households in Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties 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.

97.5% of the residents in Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL are Florida Panhandle Technical College (198 degrees awarded in 2022) and Emerald Coast Technical College (118 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL was $250,700, and the homeownership rate was 77.6%.

Most people in Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL was 2 cars per household.

Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL borders Houston, Geneva & Henry Counties--Dothan City PUMA, AL, Covington, Pike, Barbour, Butler & Crenshaw Counties PUMA, AL, Bay County PUMA, FL, Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Jackson, Jefferson, Liberty, & Wakulla Counties PUMA, FL, Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL, and Okaloosa County (South) PUMA, FL.

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Population & Diversity

Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL is home to a population of 125k people, from which 97.5% are citizens. As of 2023, 6.17% of Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL residents were born outside of the country (7.7k people).

In 2023, there were 13.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (101k people) in Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.74k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.32k 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 Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL are Spanish (5,581 households), Russian (368 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (323 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

72,524

Women

49.8%

73,243

Men

50.2%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 145,767 inhabitants, with 50.2% men, and 49.8% women.

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

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Citizenship

97.5%

2023 Citizenship

97.8%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.5% of Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL was 97.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
101k ± 455
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
7.74k ± 560
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
5.32k ± 751

6.6%

Hispanic Population

8.23k people

6.6% of the people in Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL are hispanic (8.23k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,043 ± 790 people
Honduras
524 ± 561 people
Jamaica
523 ± 560 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL was Mexico, the natal country of 1,043 Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL residents, followed by Honduras with 524 and Jamaica with 523.

Foreign-Born Population

6.17%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

7.7k people

5.71%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

6.92k people

As of 2023, 6.17% of Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL residents (7.7k 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 Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL was 5.71%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
5,581 households (4.73%)
Russian
368 households (0.312%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
323 households (0.274%)

7.45% of the households in Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties 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 Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL was Spanish. 4.73% of the households in Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties 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

Vietnam
3,072 ± 375
Gulf War (2001-)
2,898 ± 417
Gulf War (1990s)
1,795 ± 353

Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.06 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL employs N/A people. The largest industries in Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL are Construction (5,257 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,193 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,587 people), and the highest paying industries are Public finance activities ($231,184), Furniture & related product manufacturing ($173,662), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($152,319).

Males in Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,825. The income inequality in Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.459, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

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Women

N/A%

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Men

N/A%

The workforce of Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL in 2020 was N/A people, with N/A% woman, and N/A% men.

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Occupations

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The most common job groups, by number of people living in Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL, are Cashiers (2,306 people), Other managers (1,772 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,697 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties 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

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From N/A to N/A, employment in Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL stayed at a rate of NaNk%, from N/A employees to N/A employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL, are Construction (5,257 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,193 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,587 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL, though some of these residents may live in Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,498

Median earning men ± $1,861

$36,291

Median earning women ± $1,704

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($65,307), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($61,452), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($61,169).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($104,575), Information ($76,553), and Public Administration ($54,061).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.1%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.13M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 2.1% 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 11.2%.

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

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 Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties 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 Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL awarded 316 degrees. The student population of Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 250 male students and 239 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL are White (244 and 77.5%), followed by Black or African American (43 and 13.7%), Hispanic or Latino (14 and 4.44%), and Two or More Races (11 and 3.49%).

The largest universities in Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL by number of degrees awarded are Florida Panhandle Technical College (198 and 62.7%) and Emerald Coast Technical College (118 and 37.3%).

The most popular majors in Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (67 and 21.2%), Phlebotamy Technician (45 and 14.2%), and Welding Technology (27 and 8.54%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 489 students enrolled in Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL, 51.1% men and 48.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 323 records, of which 42.7% were women and 57.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
67 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
19 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
17 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 67 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Florida Panhandle Technical College
198 degrees awarded
Emerald Coast Technical College
118 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Florida Panhandle Technical College with 198 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 134 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL, which is 0.736 times less than the 182 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 244 degrees mean that there were 5.67 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 43 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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.949% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.758% 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 Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (38.7k), Some college (25.5k), and Bachelors Degree (18.3k).

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 Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL was $250,700 in 2023, which is 0.826 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $227,700 to $250,700, a 10.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL is 77.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL have an average commute time of 30.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL is $66,606. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties 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

$250,700

Median Property Value 2023

±$12,325

$38,043

Median Property Taxes

±$1,555

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 Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

77.6%

Homeownership

2023

71%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 77.6% of the housing units in Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 77.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties 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 Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties 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 Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties 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.

$66,606

Median Household Income

± $2,526

49k

Number of Households

± 1,854

In 2023, the median household income of the 49k households in Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL grew to $66,606 from the previous year's value of $63,734.

The following chart displays the households in Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties 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

0.459

2022 Wage GINI in Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL

N/A Wage GINI in Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL

In 2022, the income inequality in Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL was 0.459 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 54.1% decline from N/A to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (74.5%)
Worked At Home (12%)
Carpooled (10.6%)

In 2023, 74.5% of workers in Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12%) and those who carpooled to work (10.6%).

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

30.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL have a longer commute time (30.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.01% of the workforce in Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties 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 Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL (15.8k out of 118k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

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% of the population of Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL has health coverage, with 34.6% on employee plans, 15.4% on Medicaid, 14.5% on Medicare, 18.2% on non-group plans, and 3.25% 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

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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 22.6% under 18 years, 17% between 18 and 34 years, 40.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

14%

Uninsured

34.6%

Employer Coverage

15.4%

Medicaid

14.5%

Medicare

18.2%

Non-Group

3.25%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL declined by 1.05% from 14.2% to 14%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.