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Whitfield CDP (Santa Rosa County)

Florida · 599 residents · 4.15 sq mi
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Whitfield CDP (Santa Rosa County) is a city of 599 people in Florida. At a median age of 51.2, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 100% of homes are owner-occupied. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. The foreign-born share is 0%. Median home value sits at $206,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

599
−4%since 2023
from 626 in 2023
2010 – 2024
144 / sq mi
−4%since 2023
from 151 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
51.2
Unchangedsince 2023
from 51.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
4.15 sq mi
Population, 20102024
58214370526682201020202024Whitfield CDP (Santa Rosa County)
2024599
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 513.9%(83)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91.3%(8)
US avg: 6%
10 to 141.3%(8)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194%(24)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3419.9%(119)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448.3%(50)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.7%(64)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6428.9%(173)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 746.2%(37)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.5%(33)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$65,156
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $64,125 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$20,767
−29%since 2023
from $29,250 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 47.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
20.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 18.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.293
−45%since 2023
from 0.531 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing40.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction40.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$206,000
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $231,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
4.02 people
−2%since 2023
from 4.09 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
0.0%
−13.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
3.2
−12%since 2023
from 3.6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
46
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic93%(582)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7%(44)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92%(551)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other8%(48)
18
+13%since 2023
from 16 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
American13.7%(82)
English9.3%(56)
Norwegian7.5%(45)
Swedish7.5%(45)
Scotch-Irish6.7%(40)
Irish5.2%(31)
Section 05

Education

8.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 93.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
4.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.6 min
−8%since 2023
from 28.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
58.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 53.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
38.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 39.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
3.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
54.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2023
from 61.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
59.0%
US average: 74.6%
21.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 18.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
23.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 22.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

51.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 51.9% in 2023
48.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 48.1% in 2023
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
5.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
20.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 19.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
25.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 28.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
72.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 78.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
89.9%
US average: 95.5%
94.1%
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 98.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.8%(74)
Married56.1%(161)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced18.1%(52)
Women 15+
Never married44.6%(95)
Married40.8%(87)
Widowed8.9%(19)
Divorced5.6%(12)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

25.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 28.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
40.1%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
11.7%
US average: 13.8%
18.9%
US average: 18.4%
11.2%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
1.3%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
54.9%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
24.9%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era28.6%(8)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 28 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whitfield CDP (Santa Rosa County), Florida?

Whitfield CDP (Santa Rosa County), Florida has about 599 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Whitfield CDP (Santa Rosa County), Florida?

The typical household in Whitfield CDP (Santa Rosa County), Florida earns about $65,156 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Whitfield CDP (Santa Rosa County), Florida expensive?

In Whitfield CDP (Santa Rosa County), Florida, the median home is worth about $206,000.

How educated are people in Whitfield CDP (Santa Rosa County), Florida?

About 8.2% of adults age 25 and over in Whitfield CDP (Santa Rosa County), Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Whitfield CDP (Santa Rosa County), Florida?

About 20.0% of people in Whitfield CDP (Santa Rosa County), 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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