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Destin

Florida · 12,305 residents · 7.493 sq mi
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Destin is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $65,650. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $317,100. Poverty is rare here, at 6.5% of residents. Households here earn about 38% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,305
+11%since 2000
from 11,119 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,642 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,484 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.1
−3%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K9K11K13K15K1990201020202024Destin
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,650
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,042 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,820
+30%since 2000
from $32,048 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
41.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.491
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade13.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services11.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade1.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$317,100
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $151,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,204
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $774 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.1%
−31.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
35.5% rent
Vacancy rate
60.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.3%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
+70%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(10,461)
Black0.4%(40)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(296)
Asian1%(114)
Other0%
Diversity Score10%(1,111)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(10,645)
Black1.5%(180)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(796)
Asian2%(248)
Other2.8%(350)
Diversity Score29.4%(3,620)
Diversity Score
29
+194%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 31.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+61%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.6%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
11.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.1%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Destin, Florida?

Destin, Florida has about 12,305 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Destin, Florida?

The typical household in Destin, Florida earns about $65,650 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Destin, Florida expensive?

In Destin, Florida, the median home is worth about $317,100, and the typical rent is about $1,204 a month.

How educated are people in Destin, Florida?

About 34.6% of adults age 25 and over in Destin, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Destin, Florida?

About 6.5% of people in Destin, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Destin, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Destin, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,225 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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