Okaloosa County, Florida
FL · FIPS 12091 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 216,599 | — | #324 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $81,998 | +9.1% | #507 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.4 years | -3.9% | #2,686 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $351,200 | +24.6% | #413 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,612 | +38.6% | #183 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.3% | -26.1% | #650 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Okaloosa County has a population of 216,599, making it the #324 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.4 years, which is 3.9% below the national median.
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The median household income in Okaloosa County is $81,998, ranking #507 out of 3,222 counties — 9.1% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.3% and unemployment stands at 3.4%.
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The median home value in Okaloosa County is $351,200 (+24.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,612/mo and the homeownership rate is 68.4%.
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88.2% of residents in Okaloosa County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.8% below the national rate.
About Okaloosa County, Florida
Okaloosa County, Florida has a total population of 216,599, making it the 324th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Okaloosa County is 37.4 years, which is 3.9% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Okaloosa County is $81,998, which ranks #507 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 9.1% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4%.
The median home value in Okaloosa County is $351,200, 24.6% above the national median. Renters in Okaloosa County pay a median gross rent of $1,612 per month. The homeownership rate is 68.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Okaloosa County, 34.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 3.3% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.9 min.
Okaloosa County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 69.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (11.3%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (9.1%).
All data for Okaloosa 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.