Okaloosa County, FL

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2022 Population

212,021

1.33% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

37.1

0.542% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

10.2%

7.28% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$73,988

9.79% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$295,400

18.9% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

94,566

1.33% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Okaloosa County, FL had a population of 212k people with a median age of 37.1 and a median household income of $73,988. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Okaloosa County, FL grew from 209,230 to 212,021, a 1.33% increase and its median household income grew from $67,390 to $73,988, a 9.79% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Okaloosa County, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (71.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (9.28%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.55%), White (Hispanic) (3.3%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.2%).

None of the households in Okaloosa 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.

96.1% of the residents in Okaloosa County, FL are U.S. citizens.

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

In 2022, the median property value in Okaloosa County, FL was $295,400, and the homeownership rate was 67.2%.

Most people in Okaloosa County, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Okaloosa County, FL was 2 cars per household.

Okaloosa County, FL borders Covington County, AL, Escambia County, AL, Santa Rosa County, FL, and Walton County, FL.

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Population & Diversity

Okaloosa County, FL is home to a population of 212k people, from which 96.1% are citizens. As of 2022, 7.92% of Okaloosa County, FL residents were born outside of the country (16.8k people).

In 2022, there were 7.68 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (151k people) in Okaloosa County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 19.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 11.8k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.1%

2022 Citizenship

96.4%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 96.1% of Okaloosa County, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Okaloosa County, FL was 96.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Okaloosa County, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
151k ± 869
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
19.7k ± 787
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
11.8k ± 1.21k

10.1%

Hispanic Population

21.3k people

10.1% of the people in Okaloosa County, FL are hispanic (21.3k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Florida.

Most Common Origin

Cuba
1,003,261 ± 24,014 people
Haiti
344,713 ± 14,299 people
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.

Foreign-Born Population

7.92%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

16.8k people

7.8%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

16.3k people

As of 2022, 7.92% of Okaloosa County, FL residents (16.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Okaloosa County, FL was 7.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
13,710 ± 1,093
Gulf War (1990s)
7,287 ± 676
Vietnam
6,240 ± 577

Okaloosa County, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.88 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Okaloosa County, FL employs 94.6k people. The largest industries in Okaloosa County, FL are Accommodation & Food Services (11,513 people), Retail Trade (10,416 people), and Public Administration (10,374 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($78,580), Public Administration ($63,950), and Finance & Insurance ($63,272).

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.

Employment

Occupations

94.6k

2022 Value

± 2,739

1.33%

1 Year growth

± 4.02%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Okaloosa County, FL grew at a rate of 1.33%, from 93.3k employees to 94.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Okaloosa County, FL, are Management Occupations (11,321 people), Sales & Related Occupations (9,457 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (9,439 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Okaloosa County, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

94.6k

2022 Value

± 2,739

1.33%

1 Year growth

± 4.02%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Okaloosa County, FL grew at a rate of 1.33%, from 93.3k employees to 94.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Okaloosa County, FL, are Accommodation & Food Services (11,513 people), Retail Trade (10,416 people), and Public Administration (10,374 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Okaloosa County, FL, though some of these residents may live in Okaloosa County, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,615

Median earning men ± $2,100

$33,202

Median earning women ± $1,221

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($76,933), Wholesale Trade ($72,500), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($70,011).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,308), Public Administration ($45,428), and Wholesale Trade ($41,429).

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.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

539
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
460
Construction
456
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$649k
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$503k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$436k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Okaloosa County, FL went to Donald J. Trump with 68.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.62%).

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott 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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (68.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.62%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Okaloosa County, FL for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

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Marco Rubio

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott 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 28 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, FL awarded 1,418 degrees. The student population of Okaloosa County, FL in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 2,117 male students and 3,054 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Okaloosa County, FL are White (906 and 64.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (154 and 11%), Black or African American (102 and 7.26%), and Unknown (96 and 6.84%).

The largest universities in Okaloosa County, FL by number of degrees awarded are Northwest Florida State College (1,209 and 85.3%) and Okaloosa Technical College (209 and 14.7%).

The most popular majors in Okaloosa County, FL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (713 and 50.3%), Registered Nursing (105 and 7.4%), and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (77 and 5.43%).

The median tuition cost in Okaloosa County, 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 5,171 students enrolled in Okaloosa County, FL, 40.9% men and 59.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,307 records, of which 59.2% were women and 40.8% 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, 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, FL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Northwest Florida State College
1,209 degrees awarded
Okaloosa Technical College
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, 571 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Okaloosa County, FL, which is 0.674 times less than the 847 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 906 degrees mean that there were 5.88 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 154 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

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Measure

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.

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).

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, FL was $295,400 in 2022, which is 1.05 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $248,400 to $295,400, a 18.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Okaloosa County, FL is 67.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Okaloosa County, FL have an average commute time of 25.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Okaloosa County, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Okaloosa County, FL is $73,988. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Okaloosa County, FL was Census Tract 233.08 with a value of $120,714, followed by Census Tract 209 and Census Tract 210.02, with respective values of $112,802 and $111,434.

In 2023, 13.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Okaloosa County, FL. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.17%.

Housing

Property

$295,400

Median Property Value 2022

±$6,126

$56,031

Median Property Taxes

±$1,885

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, 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, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

67.2%

Homeownership

2022

71%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 67.2% of the housing units in Okaloosa County, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.6%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 233.08
Census Tract 209
Census Tract 210.02

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Okaloosa County, FL was Census Tract 233.08 with a value of $120,714, followed by Census Tract 209 and Census Tract 210.02, with respective values of $112,802 and $111,434.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Okaloosa County, 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.

$73,988

Median Household Income

± $2,524

83.3k

Number of Households

± 2,275

In 2022, the median household income of the 83.3k households in Okaloosa County, FL grew to $73,988 from the previous year's value of $67,390.

The following chart displays the households in Okaloosa 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Okaloosa County, 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.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (77.1%)
Carpooled (10.5%)
Worked At Home (8.35%)

In 2022, 77.1% of workers in Okaloosa County, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.5%) and those who worked at home (8.35%).

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

25.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Okaloosa County, FL have a shorter commute time (25.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.86% of the workforce in Okaloosa County, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Okaloosa County, 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, 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, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 13.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Okaloosa County, FL. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.17%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

10.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Okaloosa County, FL (21k out of 206k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males < 5 and then Males 18 - 24.

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

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 14.6% of the children was living in poverty in Okaloosa County, FL. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 7%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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

88.6% of the population of Okaloosa County, FL has health coverage, with 29.3% on employee plans, 10.5% on Medicaid, 8.39% on Medicare, 25.7% on non-group plans, and 14.7% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Okaloosa County, FL see 1391 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.65% increase from the previous year (1342 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1212 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 519 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,391 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Okaloosa County, FL

Primary care physicians in Okaloosa County, FL see an average of 1,391 patients per year. This represents a 3.65% increase from the previous year (1,342 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25% under 18 years, 19.8% between 18 and 34 years, 38% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

11.4%

Uninsured

29.3%

Employer Coverage

10.5%

Medicaid

8.39%

Medicare

25.7%

Non-Group

14.7%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Okaloosa County, FL declined by 4.5% from 12% to 11.4%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 55 in Okaloosa County, FL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Okaloosa County, FL.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, 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 31.6% in Okaloosa County, FL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Okaloosa County, FL.