CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 209
Florida · Okaloosa County · 7,570 residents · 5.631 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Okaloosa County, FL
The short version
Census Tract 209 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $121,078. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $596,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents. Households here earn about 48% more than the Okaloosa County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
7,570
+13%since 2020
from 6,700 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,344 / sq mi
+13%since 2020
from 1,190 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.5
+2%since 2020
from 38.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20248K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$121,078
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $102,390 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,864
+29%since 2020
from $44,098 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 62.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
+4%since 2020
from 0.394 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.2%
Finance & insurance7.4%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
Other services6.1%
Wholesale trade5.3%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
Retail trade3.3%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
Public administration1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$596,500
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $369,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,756
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,303 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 78.0% in 2020
20.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.6%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.9%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 24.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
+36%since 2020
from 3.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic78%(5,225)
Black9.1%(608)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(249)
Asian2.6%(174)
Other6.6%(444)
Diversity Score47.1%(3,159)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(5,758)
Black9.4%(711)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(282)
Asian2.9%(221)
Other7.9%(598)
Diversity Score50.5%(3,824)
Diversity Score
51
+7%since 2020
from 47 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
55.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 50.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 98.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
33.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 25.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.5 min
+6%since 2020
from 23.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 83.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 63.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 56.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 49.4% in 2020
Female
52.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.6% in 2020
Foreign born
6.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
29.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 31.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 89.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 93.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 7,570 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $121,078 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $596,500, and the typical rent is about $1,756 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 55.7% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 5.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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