Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL

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2023 Population

111,048

1.17% 1-year growth

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

US Senator

Ashley Moody

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

36.2

1.4% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

7.98%

11.5% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$86,574

6.59% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$313,200

10.4% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

50,319

48.4% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL had a population of 111k people with a median age of 36.2 and a median household income of $86,574. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL grew from 109,763 to 111,048, a 1.17% increase and its median household income grew from $81,218 to $86,574, a 6.59% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (73.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (9.29%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.54%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.9%), and White (Hispanic) (2.88%).

7.98% of the households in Okaloosa County (North) 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.

98.3% of the residents in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL are Northwest Florida State College (1,209 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL was $313,200, and the homeownership rate was 75.3%.

Most people in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL was 2 cars per household.

Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL borders Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL, Covington, Pike, Barbour, Butler & Crenshaw Counties PUMA, AL, Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL, Okaloosa County (South) PUMA, FL, and Santa Rosa County PUMA, FL.

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Population & Diversity

Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL is home to a population of 111k people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 5.05% of Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL residents were born outside of the country (5.61k people).

In 2023, there were 7.95 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (82k people) in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.15k 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 Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL are Spanish (4,779 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (640 households), and German (466 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

53,388

Women

49.1%

55,418

Men

50.9%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 108,806 inhabitants, with 50.9% men, and 49.1% women.

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Citizenship

98.3%

2023 Citizenship

98.5%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.3% of Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
82k ± 2.07k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
10.3k ± 1.08k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
6.15k ± 808

8.47%

Hispanic Population

9.41k people

8.47% of the people in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL are hispanic (9.41k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Brazil
908 ± 737 people
Philippines
741 ± 666 people
Guatemala
586 ± 593 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL was Brazil, the natal country of 908 Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL residents, followed by Philippines with 741 and Guatemala with 586.

Foreign-Born Population

5.05%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

5.61k people

4.72%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

5.18k people

As of 2023, 5.05% of Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL residents (5.61k 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 Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL was 4.72%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
4,779 households (4.61%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
640 households (0.617%)
German
466 households (0.449%)

7.98% of the households in Okaloosa County (North) 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 Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL was Spanish. 4.61% of the households in Okaloosa County (North) 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-)
8,371 ± 784
Gulf War (1990s)
4,507 ± 578
Vietnam
2,683 ± 391

Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.86 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL employs 50.3k people. The largest industries in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL are Restaurants & Food Services (4,479 people), U. S. Air Force (3,834 people), and National security & international affairs (3,493 people), and the highest paying industries are Other motor vehicle dealers ($143,132), Car Dealers ($103,913), and Computer Systems Design ($100,786).

Males in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,844. The income inequality in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.427, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

41,651

Women

43.1%

55,068

Men

56.9%

The workforce of Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL in 2020 was 96,719 people, with 43.1% woman, and 56.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL.

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Occupations

50.3k

2022 Value

−48.4%

1 Year decline

± −48.4%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL declined at a rate of −48.4%, from 97.4k employees to 50.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL, are Military, rank not specified (1,608 people), Other managers (1,475 people), and Registered nurses (1,199 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Okaloosa County (North) 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

50.3k

2022 Value

−48.4%

1 Year decline

± −48.4%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL declined at a rate of −48.4%, from 97.4k employees to 50.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,479 people), U. S. Air Force (3,834 people), and National security & international affairs (3,493 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL, though some of these residents may live in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$55,946

Median earning men ± $3,528

$35,974

Median earning women ± $2,291

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($88,709), Wholesale Trade ($77,740), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($77,392).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($80,518), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($46,741), and Public Administration ($44,613).

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

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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 Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL awarded 1,209 degrees. The student population of Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,938 male students and 2,960 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL are White (758 and 63.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (145 and 12.1%), Unknown (96 and 8.03%), and Black or African American (75 and 6.28%).

The largest universities in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL by number of degrees awarded are Northwest Florida State College (1,209 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (713 and 59%), Registered Nursing (105 and 8.68%), and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (77 and 6.37%).

The median tuition cost in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL for a public four year colleges is $2,496 for in-state students and $9,552 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 4,898 students enrolled in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL, 39.6% men and 60.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,135 records, of which 60.8% were women and 39.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
713 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
73 degrees awarded
Physical Fitness Technician
18 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 713 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Northwest Florida State College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,209 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northwest Florida State College with 1,209 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 440 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL, which is 0.572 times less than the 769 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 758 degrees mean that there were 5.23 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 145 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 ($2,496) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

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

Public, 4-year or above ($1,440) 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, 0.688% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.328% 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 Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (21.4k), Some college (19.6k), and Bachelors Degree (16.5k).

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 Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL was $313,200 in 2023, which is 1.03 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $283,800 to $313,200, a 10.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL is 75.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL have an average commute time of 29.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL is $86,574. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Okaloosa County (North) 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

$313,200

Median Property Value 2023

±$9,302

$30,467

Median Property Taxes

±$1,591

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 Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

75.3%

Homeownership

2023

70.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 75.3% of the housing units in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Okaloosa County (North) 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 Okaloosa County (North) 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 Okaloosa County (North) 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.

$86,574

Median Household Income

± $4,073

40.5k

Number of Households

± 1,800

In 2023, the median household income of the 40.5k households in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL grew to $86,574 from the previous year's value of $81,218.

The following chart displays the households in Okaloosa County (North) 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

0.427

2022 Wage GINI in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL

0.439

2021 Wage GINI in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL

In 2022, the income inequality in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL was 0.427 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.78% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (76.9%)
Carpooled (10.6%)
Worked At Home (9.17%)

In 2023, 76.9% of workers in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.6%) and those who worked at home (9.17%).

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

29.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL have a longer commute time (29.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.8% of the workforce in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Okaloosa County (North) 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 Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.98% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL (8.49k out of 106k 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 Males < 5, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Okaloosa County (North) 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

91.7% of the population of Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL has health coverage, with 29.9% on employee plans, 9.74% on Medicaid, 7.77% on Medicare, 27.8% on non-group plans, and 16.5% 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 27.7% under 18 years, 18.8% between 18 and 34 years, 37% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.4% 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

8.32%

Uninsured

29.9%

Employer Coverage

9.74%

Medicaid

7.77%

Medicare

27.8%

Non-Group

16.5%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL grew by 2.87% from 8.08% to 8.32%.

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