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Eglin AFB

Florida · 3,006 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 $47,150. Population has fallen 63% since 2000, a loss of 5,076 residents. Renters pay a median $1,661 per month, above the US median of $1,124. At a median age of 22.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 22.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
3% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,006
−63%since 2000
from 8,082 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
993 / sq mi
−63%since 2000
from 2,670 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
22.6
+2%since 2000
from 22.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K3K5K7K9K1990201020202024Eglin AFB
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,150
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,951 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,831
+114%since 2000
from $10,670 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.1%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing9.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information2.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade0.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,661
+101%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $551 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
2.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
97.2% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic53.8%(1,618)
Black12.8%(385)
Hispanic / Latino21.3%(639)
Asian2.5%(75)
Other9.3%(279)
Diversity Score79.6%(2,394)
Diversity Score
80
+36%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.3%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 96.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.2 min
+27%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.9%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
85.3%
+21.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.0%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.0%
−97.1 ptssince 2013
from 98.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eglin AFB, Florida?

Eglin AFB, Florida has about 3,006 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Eglin AFB, Florida earns about $47,150 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 $1,661 a month.

How educated are people in Eglin AFB, Florida?

About 38.3% 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 14.1% 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 5,341 residents, a change of about -64 percent over that period.

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

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