Walton County, FL

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Population

63,457

3.14% growth

Median Age

43.2


Median Household Income

$50,619

7.91% growth

Poverty Rate

17%


Number of Employees

27,853

5.58% growth

Median Property Value

$203,100

10.7% growth

About

Economy

Health

Diversity

Education

Housing & Living

About

In 2017, Walton County, FL had a population of 63.5k people with a median age of 43.2 and a median household income of $50,619. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Walton County, FL grew from 61,528 to 63,457, a 3.14% increase and its median household income grew from $46,910 to $50,619, a 7.91% increase.

The population of Walton County, FL is 84.3% White Alone, 6.01% Hispanic or Latino, and 4.88% Black or African American Alone. 8.64% of the people in Walton County, FL speak a non-English language, and 97.4% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Walton County, FL are Emerald Coast Technical College (95 degrees awarded in 2016).

The median property value in Walton County, FL is $203,100, and the homeownership rate is 71.2%. Most people in Walton County, FL commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 26.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Walton County, FL is 2 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of Walton County, FL employs 27.9k people. The largest industries in Walton County, FL are Accommodation & Food Services (3,656 people), Retail Trade (3,555 people), and Construction (3,070 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($103,095), Wholesale Trade ($53,778), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($47,390).

Median household income in Walton County, FL is $50,619. Males in Walton County, FL have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,078. The income inequality in Walton County, FL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$50,619

2017 value

± $1,771

7.91%

1 Year Growth

± 5.78%

Households in Walton County, FL have a median annual income of $50,619, which is less than the median annual income of $60,336 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $46,910 in 2016, which represents a 7.91% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$58,931

Average Male Salary

± $842

$44,078

Average Female Salary

± $574

In 2017, full-time male employees in Walton County, FL made 1.34 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Walton County, FL by number of full-time employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $54,227 ± $3,227

  2. Alaska Native

    $50,175 ± $47,169

  3. White

    $47,927 ± $556

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Walton County, FL workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.08 times more than Alaska Native workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Walton County, FL by number of full-time employees.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Walton County, FL is from Florida.

0.473

2017 Wage GINI

0.471

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Florida was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.259% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.479. 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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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 9506.02

  2. Census Tract 9506.03

  3. Census Tract 9506.01

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Walton County, FL was Census Tract 9506.02 with a value of $70,381, followed by Census Tract 9506.03 and Census Tract 9506.01, with respective values of $59,730 and $59,255.

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

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

17% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Walton County, FL (10.4k out of 61.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 45 - 54 and then Males 25 - 34.

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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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    8,412 ± 720

  2. Hispanic

    1,047 ± 244

  3. Other

    782 ± 242

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

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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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

27.9k

2017 Value

± 1,355

5.58%

1 Year growth

± 6.57%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Walton County, FL grew at a rate of 5.58%, from 26.4k employees to 27.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Walton County, FL, are Management Occupations (4,190 people), Sales & Related Occupations (3,648 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,230 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Walton County, FL.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Walton County, FL, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (4,190 people), Sales & Related Occupations (3,648 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,230 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Walton County, FL has an unusually high number of residents working as Construction & Extraction Occupations (1.6 times higher than expected), Fire Fighting & Prevention, & Other Protective Service Workers Including Supervisors (1.49 times), and Management Occupations (1.48 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Walton County, FL, by median earnings, are Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($67,868), Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($59,327), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($54,196).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

27.9k

2017 Value

± 1,355

5.58%

1 Year growth

± 6.57%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Walton County, FL grew at a rate of 5.58%, from 26.4k employees to 27.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Walton County, FL, are Accommodation & Food Services (3,656 people), Retail Trade (3,555 people), and Construction (3,070 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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Most Common

The most common industries in Walton County, FL, by number of employees, are Accommodation & Food Services (3,656 people), Retail Trade (3,555 people), and Construction (3,070 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Walton County, FL has an unusually high number of Real Estate & Rental & Leasing (3.16 times higher than expected), Construction (1.76 times), and Accommodation & Food Services (1.72 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Walton County, FL, by median earnings, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($103,095), Wholesale Trade ($53,778), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($47,390).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Mixed freight

    $57.1B

  2. Pharmaceuticals

    $44.9B

  3. Gasoline

    $41.8B

In 2015, the top outbound Florida product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $57.1B, followed by Pharmaceuticals with $44.9B and Gasoline and $41.8B.

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Florida products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$457B

2015 Value

$714B

Projected 2045 Value

56.2% growth

In 2015, total outbound Florida trade was $457B. This is expected to increase 56.2% to $714B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Florida trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. Georgia

    $17.7B

  2. Texas

    $15.1B

  3. California

    $10.7B

In 2015, the top outbound Florida domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $17.7B, followed by Texas with $15.1B and California and $10.7B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Florida shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

83.7% of the population of Walton County, FL has health coverage, with 32.1% on employee plans, 15% on Medicaid, 13.6% on Medicare, 19.8% on non-group plans, and 3.16% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the county of Walton County, FL was $8,076 in 2014. This is a 5.05% increase from the previous year ($7,688).

Primary care physicians in Walton County, FL see 2049 patients per year on average, which represents a 6.55% increase from the previous year (1923 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2440 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1607 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Gadsden County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (16.9%). Additionally, Liberty County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.6%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,049 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Walton County, FL see an average of 2,049 patients per year. This represents a 6.55% increase from the previous year (1,923 patients).

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

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$8,076

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,606

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,175

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$12,229

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Florida (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.05%, from $7,688 to $8,076.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

16.3%

Uninsured

32.1%

Employer Coverage

15%

Medicaid

13.6%

Medicare

19.8%

Non-Group

3.16%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Walton County, FL declined by 6.96% from 17.5% to 16.3%.

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 Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Gadsden County

    16.9% prevalence

  2. Madison County

    15.8% prevalence

  3. Taylor County

    15.5% prevalence

Gadsden County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Florida, at 16.9%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Florida by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Walton County, FL is home to a population of 63.5k people, from which 97.4% are citizens. As of 2017, 5.89% of Walton County, FL residents were born outside of the country.

The ethnic composition of the population of Walton County, FL is composed of 53.5k White Alone residents (84.3%), 3.81k Hispanic or Latino residents (6.01%), 3.1k Black or African American Alone residents (4.88%), 1.72k Two or More Races residents (2.7%), 790 Asian Alone residents (1.24%), 347 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.547%), 107 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0.169%), and 80 Some Other Race Alone residents (0.126%).

The most common foreign languages spoken in Walton County, FL are Spanish or Spanish Creole (3,422 speakers), French (Incl. Patois, Cajun) (262 speakers), and Vietnamese (173 speakers).

Age

Age by Nativity

43

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.5

41

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 3.8

In 2017, the median age of all people in Walton County, FL was 43.2. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 43, were generally older than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 41. But people in Walton County, FL are getting getting younger. In 2016, the average age of all Walton County, FL residents was 43.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

5.89%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

5.76%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

As of 2017, 5.89% of Walton County, FL residents were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Walton County, FL was 5.76%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

  1. Cuba

    951,787 ± 23,383 people

  2. Haiti

    321,904 ± 13,819 people

  3. Mexico

    272,262 ± 12,724 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Walton County, FL was Cuba, the natal country of 951,787 Walton County, FL residents, followed by Haiti with 321,904 and Mexico with 272,262.

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Citizenship

97.4%

2017 Citizenship

97.6%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 97.4% of Walton County, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.1%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Walton County, FL was 97.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    53.5k ± 97

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    3.81k ± 481

  3. Black or African American Alone

    3.1k ± 224

In 2017, there were 14 times more White Alone residents (53.5k people) in Walton County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.81k Hispanic or Latino and 3.1k Black or African American Alone residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

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

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Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

  1. Spanish or Spanish Creole

    3,422 speakers (6.11%)

  2. French (Incl. Patois, Cajun)

    262 speakers (0.468%)

  3. Vietnamese

    173 speakers (0.309%)

8.64% of Walton County, FL citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. In 2015, the most common non-English language spoken in Walton County, FL was Spanish or Spanish Creole. 6.11% of the overall population of Walton County, FL are native Spanish or Spanish Creole speakers. 0.468% speak French (Incl. Patois, Cajun) and 0.309% speak Spanish or Spanish Creole, the next two most common languages.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    2,245 ± 286

  2. Gulf War (1990s)

    1,055 ± 244

  3. Gulf War (2001-)

    934 ± 256

Walton County, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.13 times greater than any other conflict.

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Education

In 2016, universities in Walton County, FL awarded 95 degrees. The student population of Walton County, FL is skewed towards women, with 66 male students and 91 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Walton County, FL are White (77 and 81.1%), followed by Black or African American (8 and 8.42%), Hispanic or Latino (4 and 4.21%), and Two or More Races (3 and 3.16%).

The largest universities in Walton County, FL by number of degrees awarded are Emerald Coast Technical College (95 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Walton County, FL are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (56 and 58.9%), General Cosmetology (18 and 18.9%), and Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunications (8 and 8.42%).

The median tuition costs in Walton County, FL are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $N/A and $N/A respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

  1. Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunications

    8 degrees awarded

  2. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training

    56 degrees awarded

  3. General Cosmetology

    18 degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Walton County, FL was Computer Systems Networking & Telecommunications with 8 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

Emerald Coast Technical College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

95 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2016, the Walton County, FL institution with the largest number of graduating students was Emerald Coast Technical College with 95 degrees awarded.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

18

Degrees Awarded to Men

77

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2016, 18 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Walton County, FL, which is 0.234 times less than the 77 female students who received degrees in the same year.

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Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    77 degrees awarded

  2. Black or African American

    8 degrees awarded

  3. Hispanic or Latino

    4 degrees awarded

In 2016 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Walton County, FL were to White students. These 77 degrees mean that there were 9.63 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 8 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Walton County, FL was $203,100 in 2017, which is 0.933 times smaller than the national average of $217,600. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $183,400 to $203,100, a 10.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Walton County, FL is 71.2%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Walton County, FL have an average commute time of 26.2 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Walton County, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Income

Household Income

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$50,619

Median Household Income

± $1,771

25.4k

Number of Households

± 1,227

In 2017, the median household income of the 25.4k households in Walton County, FL grew to $50,619 from the previous year's value of $46,910.

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 $60k - $75k range.

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Housing

Property Value

$203,100

2017 Median

± $12,256

$183,400

2016 Median

± $12,111

In 2017, the median property value in Walton County, FL grew to to $203,100 from the previous year's value of $183,400.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Walton County, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Walton County, FL the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

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Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Walton County, FL 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 < $800 range.

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Rent vs Own

71.2%

2017 Homeownership

71.3%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 71.2% of the housing units in Walton County, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 71.3%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Walton County, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Transportation

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, followed by 3 cars.

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Commute Time

26.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Walton County, FL have a longer commute time (26.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 3.01% of the workforce in Walton County, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    80%

  2. Carpooled

    9.32%

  3. Worked At Home

    7.19%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Walton County, FL was Drove Alone, followed by those who Carpooled and those who Worked At Home.

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