Walton County, FL

County

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    2024 Population
    82,948
    US Senator
    Rick Scott
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Ashley Moody
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    43.9
    0.228% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    12.5%
    9.12% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $81,986
    3.41% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $425,100
    12.9% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    37,911
    4.17% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Walton County, 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.

    96.8% of the residents in Walton County, FL are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Walton County, FL are Emerald Coast Technical College (88 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Walton County, FL was $425,100, and the homeownership rate was 78.6%.

    Most people in Walton County, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Walton County, FL was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Walton County, FL is home to a population of 82.9k people, from which 96.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 7.43% of Walton County, FL residents were born outside of the country (6.16k people).

    In 2024, there were 20 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (67.3k people) in Walton County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.37k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.86k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    96.8%
    2024 Citizenship
    96.7%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 96.8% of Walton County, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Walton County, FL was 96.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Walton County, FL
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      67.3k ± 299
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      3.37k ± 428
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      2.86k ± 473
    8.62%
    Hispanic Population
    7.15k people

    In 2024, there were 20 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (67.3k people) in Walton County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.37k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.86k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    8.62% of the people in Walton County, FL are hispanic (7.15k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Walton County, FL as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Florida.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Cuba
      1,051,839 ± 24,582 people
    2. Haiti
      364,479 ± 14,701 people
    3. Colombia
      327,463 ± 13,946 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 1,051,839 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 364,479 and Colombia with 327,463.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    7.43%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    6.16k people
    8.1%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    6.47k people

    As of 2024, 7.43% of Walton County, FL residents (6.16k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Walton County, FL was 8.1%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      2,134 ± 377
    2. Vietnam
      1,823 ± 262
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      1,316 ± 301

    Walton County, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.17 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    85.3% of the population of Walton County, FL has health coverage, with 34.9% on employee plans, 12.8% on Medicaid, 14.8% on Medicare, 19.9% on non-group plans, and 3% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Walton County, FL see 2,224 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,224 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1937 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1252 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    2,224 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Walton County, FL

    Primary care physicians in Walton County, FL see an average of 2,224 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,224 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.4% under 18 years, 16.4% between 18 and 34 years, 41.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.9% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    14.7%
    Uninsured
    34.9%
    Employer Coverage
    12.8%
    Medicaid
    14.8%
    Medicare
    19.9%
    Non-Group
    3%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Walton County, FL grew by 4.61% from 14.1% to 14.7%.

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

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.43 in Walton County, FL.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 31.1% in Walton County, FL.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 13.8% in Walton County, FL.

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    Economy

    The economy of Walton County, FL employs 37.9k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Walton County, FL were Retail Trade (4,625 people), Accommodation & Food Services (3,983 people), and Construction (3,790 people), and the highest paying industries were Wholesale Trade ($106,729), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($82,659), and Finance & Insurance ($76,463).

    Employment

    Occupations

    37.9k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,787
    4.17%
    1 Year growth
    ± 6.38%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Walton County, FL grew at a rate of 4.17%, from 36.4k employees to 37.9k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Walton County, FL, are Sales & Related Occupations (5,425 people), Management Occupations (5,032 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,099 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Walton County, FL.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    37.9k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,787
    4.17%
    1 Year growth
    ± 6.38%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Walton County, FL grew at a rate of 4.17%, from 36.4k employees to 37.9k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Walton County, FL, are Retail Trade (4,625 people), Accommodation & Food Services (3,983 people), and Construction (3,790 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Walton County, FL, though some of these residents may live in Walton County, 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

    $54,068
    Median earning men ± $2,785
    $41,825
    Median earning women ± $1,916

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Manufacturing ($103,191), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($77,969), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($76,667).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($120,214), Construction ($59,534), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,218).

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    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.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 438
      Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
    2. 327
      Construction
    3. 291
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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    The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $222k
      Accommodation and Food Services
    2. $203k
      Retail Trade
    3. $164k
      Construction

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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 28 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Walton County, FL. Showing the available data for Florida.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (43%)
      Democratic Party
    3. 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.

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    Senator Elections

    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.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Walton County, FL awarded 88 degrees. The student population of Walton County, FL in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 121 male students and 114 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Walton County, FL are White (69 and 78.4%), Black or African American (9 and 10.2%), Two or More Races (6 and 6.82%), and Hispanic or Latino (3 and 3.41%).

    The largest universities in Walton County, FL by number of degrees awarded are Emerald Coast Technical College (88 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Walton County, FL are Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunications (18 and 20.5%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (15 and 17%), and Welding Technology (12 and 13.6%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 235 students enrolled in Walton County, FL, 51.5% men and 48.5% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 160 records, of which 41.9% were women and 58.1% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunications
      18 degrees awarded
    2. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
      15 degrees awarded
    3. Welding Technology
      11 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Walton County, FL was Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunications with 18 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Emerald Coast Technical College
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    88 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Emerald Coast Technical College with 88 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 52 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Walton County, FL, which is 1.44 times more than the 36 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 69 degrees mean that there were 7.67 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 9 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Walton County, FL was $425,100 in 2024, which is 1.28 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $376,400 to $425,100, a 12.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Walton County, FL is 78.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Walton County, FL have an average commute time of 29.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Walton County, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 14.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Walton County, FL. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 6.01%.

    Housing

    Property

    $425,100
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$23,282
    $27,004
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,342

    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 Walton County, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

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    Rent vs Own

    78.6%
    Homeownership
    2024
    72%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 78.6% of the housing units in Walton County, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 77.2%.

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

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $81,986
    Median Household Income
    ± $3,439
    34.4k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,670

    In 2024, the median household income of the 34.4k households in Walton County, FL grew to $81,986 from the previous year's value of $79,281.

    The following chart displays the households in Walton County, 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 $200k+ range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Walton County, FL is from Florida.
    0.471
    2024 Wage GINI in Florida
    0.473
    2023 Wage GINI in Florida

    In 2024, the income inequality in Florida was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.383% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Florida across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (68.9%)
    2. Worked At Home (16.3%)
    3. Carpooled (11.6%)

    In 2024, 68.9% of workers in Walton County, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.3%) and those who carpooled to work (11.6%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    29.4 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Walton County, FL have a longer commute time (29.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.95% of the workforce in Walton County, 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 Walton County, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Walton County, FL have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 14.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Walton County, FL. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 6.01%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    12.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Walton County, FL (10.1k out of 81k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Walton County, FL is White, followed by Hispanic 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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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 13.9% of the children was living in poverty in Walton County, FL. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 14.5%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 362 in Walton County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 36.9% per 100,000 population.

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