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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Panama City Beach

Florida · 4,227 residents · 19.305 sq mi
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Panama City Beach has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,628. Population has fallen 45% since 2000, a loss of 3,444 residents. Median home value is $63,700. With a median age of 42.5, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,227
−45%vs 2000
vs 7,671 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
219 / sq mi
−45%vs 2000
vs 397 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
42.5
−4%vs 2000
vs 44.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,628
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $41,198 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,252
−47%vs 2000
vs $26,734 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
8.6%
+3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,700
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $105,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$448
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $671 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
78.3%
+4.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.8% in 2000
21.7% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+1%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(7,253)
Black0.8%(59)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(169)
Asian0.8%(59)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.3%(710)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(4,123)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(68)
Asian2%(86)
Other0.4%(18)
Diversity Score9.7%(411)
Diversity Score
10
+5%vs 2000
vs 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
−8.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
82.2%
−5.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−6.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
+18%vs 2000
vs 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Panama City Beach, Florida?

Panama City Beach, Florida has about 4,227 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Panama City Beach, Florida?

The typical household in Panama City Beach, Florida earns about $24,628 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Panama City Beach, Florida expensive?

In Panama City Beach, Florida, the median home is worth about $63,700, and the typical rent is about $448 a month.

How educated are people in Panama City Beach, Florida?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Panama City Beach, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Panama City Beach, Florida?

About 8.6% of people in Panama City Beach, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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

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