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Destin

Florida · 13,931 residents · 7.493 sq mi
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Destin is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $81,468. Population has grown 25% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $346,000. Households here earn about 41% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,931
+25%since 2000
from 11,119 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,859 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 1,484 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.3
+2%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K9K11K13K15K1990201020202024Destin
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,468
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,042 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,909
+56%since 2000
from $32,048 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.4%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$346,000
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $151,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,587
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $774 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
31.9% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+49%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(10,930)
Black2.4%(337)
Hispanic / Latino9%(1,250)
Asian2.3%(320)
Other5%(702)
Diversity Score42%(5,849)
Diversity Score
42
+320%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.4%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 31.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+60%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 70.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.4%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
13.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.3%
−58.8 ptssince 2013
from 77.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Destin, Florida?

Destin, Florida has about 13,931 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Destin, Florida?

The typical household in Destin, Florida earns about $81,468 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 $346,000, and the typical rent is about $1,587 a month.

How educated are people in Destin, Florida?

About 42.4% 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 9.6% 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 5,851 residents, a change of about 72 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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