CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 221
Florida · Okaloosa County · 3,636 residents · 0.791 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Okaloosa County, FL
The short version
Census Tract 221 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $277,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents. Households here earn about 26% less than the Okaloosa County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,636
+5%since 2020
from 3,473 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,597 / sq mi
+5%since 2020
from 4,391 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.6
Unchangedsince 2020
from 37.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$60,500
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $43,373 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,733
+31%since 2020
from $24,231 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 24.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
−16.2 ptssince 2020
from 20.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.316
−22%since 2020
from 0.403 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.9%
Retail trade6.9%
Wholesale trade6.6%
Other services5.2%
Public administration4.1%
Finance & insurance2.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$277,900
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $178,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,417
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,056 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 56.4% in 2020
36.8% rent
Vacancy rate
10.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 26.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 48.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+12%since 2020
from 4.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.1%(2,332)
Black7.3%(255)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(400)
Asian4.8%(167)
Other9.2%(319)
Diversity Score65%(2,256)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.7%(2,389)
Black2.4%(86)
Hispanic / Latino18.4%(670)
Asian6.4%(232)
Other7.1%(259)
Diversity Score65.6%(2,384)
Diversity Score
66
+1%since 2020
from 65 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 85.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.1 min
+29%since 2020
from 21.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.7%
−16.0 ptssince 2020
from 83.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
23.5%
+13.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.7%
+13.3 ptssince 2020
from 61.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 29.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 46.4% in 2020
Female
50.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 53.6% in 2020
Foreign born
18.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 20.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 20.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.5%
+20.2 ptssince 2020
from 74.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 85.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% 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 3,636 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 $60,500 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 $277,900, and the typical rent is about $1,417 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 22.2% 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 4.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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