Bay County, Florida
FL · FIPS 12005 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 186,393 | — | #369 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $73,533 | -2.2% | #945 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.0 years | +5.4% | #1,794 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $310,500 | +10.1% | #572 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,484 | +27.6% | #258 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.9% | -5.6% | #1,252 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Bay County has a population of 186,393, making it the #369 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.0 years, which is 5.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Bay County is $73,533, ranking #945 out of 3,222 counties — 2.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.9% and unemployment stands at 3.8%.
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The median home value in Bay County is $310,500 (+10.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,484/mo and the homeownership rate is 66.8%.
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85.6% of residents in Bay County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.7% below the national rate.
About Bay County, Florida
Bay County, Florida has a total population of 186,393, making it the 369th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Bay County is 41.0 years, which is 5.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Bay County is $73,533, which ranks #945 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 2.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8%.
The median home value in Bay County is $310,500, 10.1% above the national median. Renters in Bay County pay a median gross rent of $1,484 per month. The homeownership rate is 66.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Bay County, 29.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 12.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 85.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.3 min.
Bay County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 72.7% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (9.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.2%).
All data for Bay County, Florida comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.