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METRO AREA · 1990 CENSUS

Panama City Metro

Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL · 2 counties · 143,913 residents · 1,343.275 sq mi
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Panama City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,929. Population has declined 15% since 2000. Median home value is $58,508.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

143,913
−15%vs 2000
vs 169,190 in 2000
1990 – 2025
107 / sq mi
−15%vs 2000
vs 126 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.8
−10%vs 2000
vs 37.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
137K158K178K198K219K1990201020202024Panama City
2024212K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,929
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,079 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,822
−35%vs 2000
vs $18,239 in 2000
US average: $14,340
15.3%
+1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$58,508
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $81,308 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$358
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $517 in 2000
US average: $450
67.3%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.2% in 2000
32.7% rent
2.4
+5%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(139,584)
Black10.8%(18,354)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(4,074)
Asian1.5%(2,605)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.5%(56,619)
1990
White, non-Hispanic86%(123,778)
Black11%(15,866)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(2,545)
Asian1.6%(2,343)
Other1.3%(1,926)
Diversity Score34.2%(49,158)
34
+2%vs 2000
vs 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.7%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
73.1%
−6.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.9%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.1 min
+17%vs 2000
vs 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL?

Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL has about 143,913 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL earns about $23,929 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL expensive?

In Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL, the median home is worth about $58,508, and the typical rent is about $358 a month.

How educated are people in Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL?

About 15.3% of people in Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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