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Walton County

Florida · 75,305 residents · 1,038.298 sq mi
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Walton County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,390. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 85% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $245,400. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 111%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
75,305
+85%since 2000
from 40,601 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
73 / sq mi
+85%since 2000
from 39 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+10%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
22K39K55K72K88K1990201020202024Walton County
202483K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,390
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,407 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,996
+98%since 2000
from $18,198 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.2%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$245,400
+111%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,012
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $486 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
23.7% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+52%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(35,425)
Black6.9%(2,801)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(880)
Asian0.4%(175)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.6%(9,190)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(60,644)
Black4.4%(3,294)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(6,187)
Asian1.2%(907)
Other4.4%(3,310)
Diversity Score40.4%(30,456)
Segregation Score32.4%(24,423)
Diversity Score
40
+79%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
32
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.0%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+21%since 2000
from 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 59.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.5%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.4%
−66.6 ptssince 2013
from 81.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walton County, Florida?

Walton County, Florida has about 75,305 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walton County, Florida?

The typical household in Walton County, Florida earns about $67,390 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walton County, Florida expensive?

In Walton County, Florida, the median home is worth about $245,400, and the typical rent is about $1,012 a month.

How educated are people in Walton County, Florida?

About 30.0% of adults age 25 and over in Walton County, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walton County, Florida?

About 11.6% of people in Walton County, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walton County, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Walton County, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 47,545 residents, a change of about 171 percent over that period.

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