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Eglin AFB

Florida · 2,274 residents · 3.027 sq mi
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Eglin AFB has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,374. Population has fallen 72% since 2000, a loss of 5,808 residents. At a median age of 24.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 24.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,274
−72%since 2000
from 8,082 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
751 / sq mi
−72%since 2000
from 2,670 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
24.7
+12%since 2000
from 22.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K3K5K7K9K1990201020202024Eglin AFB
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,374
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,951 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,100
+51%since 2000
from $10,670 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.360
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$796
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $551 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
99.0% rent
Vacancy rate
19.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.8%(5,399)
Black14.1%(1,142)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(904)
Asian2.8%(230)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.5%(4,730)
2010
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(1,567)
Black8.2%(186)
Hispanic / Latino13.7%(312)
Asian1.9%(44)
Other5.1%(116)
Diversity Score59.3%(1,349)
Diversity Score
59
+1%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 96.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.6 min
+49%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.9%
−45.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
34.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eglin AFB, Florida?

Eglin AFB, Florida has about 2,274 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eglin AFB, Florida?

The typical household in Eglin AFB, Florida earns about $37,374 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eglin AFB, Florida expensive?

In Eglin AFB, Florida, the typical rent is about $796 a month.

How educated are people in Eglin AFB, Florida?

About 19.5% of adults age 25 and over in Eglin AFB, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eglin AFB, Florida?

About 12.4% of people in Eglin AFB, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eglin AFB, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Eglin AFB, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 6,073 residents, a change of about -73 percent over that period.

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

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