Panama City, FL

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2023 Population
34,211
0.126% 1-year decline
US Senator
Rick Scott
Republican Party
US Senator
Ashley Moody
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
38.6
0.26% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
17.3%
6.99% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$61,125
6.82% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$243,200
13.9% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
15,984
2.55% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Panama City, FL had a population of 34.2k people with a median age of 38.6 and a median household income of $61,125. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Panama City, FL declined from 34,254 to 34,211, a −0.126% decrease and its median household income grew from $57,221 to $61,125, a 6.82% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Panama City, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (60.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (21%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.52%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.83%), and White (Hispanic) (2.43%).

None of the households in Panama City, 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.

94.8% of the residents in Panama City, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Panama City, FL are Gulf Coast State College (882 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Panama City, FL was $243,200, and the homeownership rate was 55.1%.

Most people in Panama City, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Panama City, FL was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Panama City, FL is home to a population of 34.2k people, from which 94.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 8.72% of Panama City, FL residents were born outside of the country (2.98k people).

In 2023, there were 2.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (20.8k people) in Panama City, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.17k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.89k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

94.8%
2023 Citizenship
95.4%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 94.8% of Panama City, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Panama City, FL was 95.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Panama City, FL
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    20.8k ± 1.15k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    7.17k ± 803
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    1.89k ± 445
9.66%
Hispanic Population
3.31k people

In 2023, there were 2.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (20.8k people) in Panama City, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.17k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.89k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

9.66% of the people in Panama City, FL are hispanic (3.31k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Panama City, FL as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Cuba
    1,003,261 ± 24,014 people
  2. Haiti
    344,713 ± 14,299 people
  3. Colombia
    299,067 ± 13,333 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 1,003,261 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 344,713 and Colombia with 299,067.

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Foreign-Born Population

8.72%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
2.98k people
7.31%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
2.51k people

As of 2023, 8.72% of Panama City, FL residents (2.98k 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 Panama City, FL was 7.31%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    807 ± 187
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    623 ± 183
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    600 ± 174

Panama City, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.3 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Panama City, FL employs 16k people. The largest industries in Panama City, FL are Retail Trade (2,291 people), Accommodation & Food Services (1,894 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,877 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($91,382), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($76,591), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($76,563).

Males in Florida have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $56,054. The income inequality in Florida (measured using the Gini index) is 0.474, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

16k
2023 Value
± 1,137
2.55%
1 Year growth
± 9.78%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Panama City, FL grew at a rate of 2.55%, from 15.6k employees to 16k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Panama City, FL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,038 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,983 people), and Management Occupations (1,697 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Panama City, FL.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

16k
2023 Value
± 1,137
2.55%
1 Year growth
± 9.78%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Panama City, FL grew at a rate of 2.55%, from 15.6k employees to 16k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Panama City, FL, are Retail Trade (2,291 people), Accommodation & Food Services (1,894 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,877 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Panama City, FL, though some of these residents may live in Panama City, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$44,329
Median earning men ± $4,331
$36,174
Median earning women ± $1,522

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($80,000), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($76,591), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($72,649).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Construction ($57,321), Public Administration ($55,851), and Manufacturing ($48,030).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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.

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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.

US Senators from Florida

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Rick Scott
Senator from Florida1
Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.
Ashley Moody
Senator from Florida2
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.

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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.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Panama City, FL awarded 882 degrees. The student population of Panama City, FL in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,670 male students and 3,024 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Panama City, FL are White (664 and 75.5%), followed by Black or African American (70 and 7.95%), Hispanic or Latino (56 and 6.36%), and Two or More Races (37 and 4.2%).

The largest universities in Panama City, FL by number of degrees awarded are Gulf Coast State College (882 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Panama City, FL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (377 and 42.7%), Registered Nursing (156 and 17.7%), and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (46 and 5.22%).

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

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 4,694 students enrolled in Panama City, FL, 35.6% men and 64.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,288 records, of which 64.4% were women and 35.6% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 377 degrees awarded
  2. 103 degrees awarded
  3. 25 degrees awarded

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

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

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
882 degrees awarded

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

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Student Diversity

In 2022, 279 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Panama City, FL, which is 0.463 times less than the 603 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 664 degrees mean that there were 9.49 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 70 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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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.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 1.19% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.2% of women were in the same situation.

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

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (4.97M), Some college (3.58M), and Bachelors Degree (3.32M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Panama City, FL was $243,200 in 2023, which is 0.802 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $213,600 to $243,200, a 13.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Panama City, FL is 55.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Panama City, FL have an average commute time of 20.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Panama City, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Panama City, FL is $61,125. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Panama City, FL was Census Tract 25 with a value of $96,537, followed by Census Tract 19 and Census Tract 23, with respective values of $77,141 and $63,708.

Property

$243,200
Median Property Value 2023
±$11,199
$8,157
Median Property Taxes
±$632

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 Panama City, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

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Rent vs Own

55.1%
Homeownership
2023
67.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 55.1% of the housing units in Panama City, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 55.3%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 25
  2. Census Tract 19
  3. Census Tract 23

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Panama City, FL was Census Tract 25 with a value of $96,537, followed by Census Tract 19 and Census Tract 23, with respective values of $77,141 and $63,708.

The following map shows all of the places in Panama City, FL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$61,125
Median Household Income
± $3,004
14.8k
Number of Households
± 964

In 2023, the median household income of the 14.8k households in Panama City, FL grew to $61,125 from the previous year's value of $57,221.

The following chart displays the households in Panama City, 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.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Panama City, FL is from Florida.
0.474
2022 Wage GINI in Florida
0.473
2021 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2022, the income inequality in Florida was 0.474 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.285% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (72.9%)
  2. Carpooled (14.9%)
  3. Worked At Home (9.3%)

In 2023, 72.9% of workers in Panama City, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (14.9%) and those who worked at home (9.3%).

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Commute Time

20.9 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Panama City, FL have a shorter commute time (20.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.46% of the workforce in Panama City, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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

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Poverty & Diversity

17.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Panama City, FL (5.8k out of 33.5k 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 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Panama City, FL is Black, followed by White 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.

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Health

81.9% of the population of Panama City, FL has health coverage, with 29.7% on employee plans, 20.8% on Medicaid, 11.5% on Medicare, 16% on non-group plans, and 3.94% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Bay County, FL see 1543 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.51% decrease from the previous year (1633 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1723 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 369 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,543 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Bay County, FL

Primary care physicians in Bay County, FL see an average of 1,543 patients per year. This represents a 5.51% decrease from the previous year (1,633 patients).

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

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.8% under 18 years, 23% between 18 and 34 years, 36.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.9% were men and 54.1% were women.

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Uninsured People

18.1%
Uninsured
29.7%
Employer Coverage
20.8%
Medicaid
11.5%
Medicare
16%
Non-Group
3.94%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Panama City, FL grew by 11.1% from 16.3% to 18.1%.

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

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