Walton County, Florida
FL · FIPS 12131 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 82,948 | — | #709 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $81,986 | +9.1% | #508 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.9 years | +12.9% | #958 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $425,100 | +50.8% | #244 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,741 | +49.7% | #122 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.5% | -1.0% | #1,392 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Walton County has a population of 82,948, making it the #709 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.9 years, which is 12.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Walton County is $81,986, ranking #508 out of 3,222 counties — 9.1% above the national median. The poverty rate is 12.5% and unemployment stands at 4.8%.
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The median home value in Walton County is $425,100 (+50.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,741/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.6%.
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85.3% of residents in Walton County have health insurance coverage, which is 7.0% below the national rate.
About Walton County, Florida
Walton County, Florida has a total population of 82,948, making it the 709th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Walton County is 43.9 years, which is 12.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Walton County is $81,986, which ranks #508 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 9.1% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8%.
The median home value in Walton County is $425,100, 50.8% above the national median. Renters in Walton County pay a median gross rent of $1,741 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Walton County, 35.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 4.0% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 85.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.0 min.
Walton County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 81.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (8.6%) and Two or More Races (4.2%).
All data for Walton 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.