Okaloosa County, FL

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2024 Population

216,599

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

US Senator

Ashley Moody

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

37.4

0.268% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

9.32%

0.368% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$81,998

3.67% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$351,200

8.13% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

95,669

0.729% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Okaloosa County, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95% of the residents in Okaloosa County, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Okaloosa County, FL are Northwest Florida State College (1,392 degrees awarded in 2024) and Okaloosa Technical College (243 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Okaloosa County, FL was $351,200, and the homeownership rate was 68.4%.

Most people in Okaloosa County, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Okaloosa County, FL was 2 cars per household.

Okaloosa County, FL borders Covington County, AL, Escambia County, AL, Santa Rosa County, FL, and Walton County, FL.

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Population & Diversity

Okaloosa County, FL is home to a population of 217k people, from which 95% are citizens. As of 2024, 9.17% of Okaloosa County, FL residents were born outside of the country (19.9k people).

In 2024, there were 7.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (150k people) in Okaloosa County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 19.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 10.6k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95%

2024 Citizenship

95.7%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 95% of Okaloosa County, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Okaloosa County, FL was 95.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Okaloosa County, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Okaloosa County, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
150k ± 818
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
19.7k ± 728
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
10.6k ± 908

11.3%

Hispanic Population

24.6k people

11.3% of the people in Okaloosa County, FL are hispanic (24.6k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Okaloosa County, FL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Florida.

Most Common Origin

Cuba
1,051,839 ± 24,582 people
Haiti
364,479 ± 14,701 people
Colombia
327,463 ± 13,946 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 1,051,839 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 364,479 and Colombia with 327,463.

Foreign-Born Population

9.17%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

19.9k people

8.23%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

17.6k people

As of 2024, 9.17% of Okaloosa County, FL residents (19.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Okaloosa County, FL was 8.23%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Okaloosa County, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
14,393 ± 1,092
Gulf War (1990s)
7,242 ± 705
Vietnam
5,058 ± 448

Okaloosa County, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.99 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Okaloosa County, FL.

Health

88.2% of the population of Okaloosa County, FL has health coverage, with 29.8% on employee plans, 10.4% on Medicaid, 8.73% on Medicare, 25.8% on non-group plans, and 13.5% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Okaloosa County, FL see 1,431 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,431 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1216 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 433 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,431 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Okaloosa County, FL

Primary care physicians in Okaloosa County, FL see an average of 1,431 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,431 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Okaloosa County, FL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.3% under 18 years, 19.1% between 18 and 34 years, 37.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.8%

Uninsured

29.8%

Employer Coverage

10.4%

Medicaid

8.73%

Medicare

25.8%

Non-Group

13.5%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Okaloosa County, FL grew by 3.29% from 11.4% to 11.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Okaloosa County, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.46 in Okaloosa County, FL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Okaloosa County, FL.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 33.6% in Okaloosa County, FL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Okaloosa County, FL.

Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 11.9% in Okaloosa County, FL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Okaloosa County, FL.

Economy

The economy of Okaloosa County, FL employs 95.7k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Okaloosa County, FL were Health Care & Social Assistance (11,319 people), Retail Trade (11,015 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (10,776 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($84,702), Public Administration ($69,005), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($64,960).

Employment

Occupations

95.7k

2024 Value

± 2,701

0.729%

1 Year growth

± 4.04%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Okaloosa County, FL grew at a rate of 0.729%, from 95k employees to 95.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Okaloosa County, FL, are Management Occupations (10,992 people), Sales & Related Occupations (9,985 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (8,921 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Okaloosa County, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Florida (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

95.7k

2024 Value

± 2,701

0.729%

1 Year growth

± 4.04%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Okaloosa County, FL grew at a rate of 0.729%, from 95k employees to 95.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Okaloosa County, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (11,319 people), Retail Trade (11,015 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (10,776 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Okaloosa County, FL, though some of these residents may live in Okaloosa County, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$52,013

Median earning men ± $1,687

$37,021

Median earning women ± $1,207

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($81,538), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($77,534), and Wholesale Trade ($72,036).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,782), Public Administration ($51,417), and Wholesale Trade ($47,847).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

Y-Axis

4.23%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 9.69M people employed in Florida. This represents a 4.23% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 12.6%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Florida.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

539
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
460
Construction
456
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$649k
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$503k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$436k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43%), followed by Jill Stein (0.396%).

Rick Scott and Ashley Moody are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Okaloosa County, FL. Showing the available data for Florida.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (43%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.396%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43%), followed by Jill Stein (0.396%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Florida for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

Ashley Moody

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 21, 2025
While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Florida will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of Marco Rubio's term.

Rick Scott and Ashley Moody are the senators currently representing Florida.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Florida over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Okaloosa County, FL awarded 1,635 degrees. The student population of Okaloosa County, FL in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 2,208 male students and 2,965 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Okaloosa County, FL are White (1,025 and 63.1%), Hispanic or Latino (193 and 11.9%), Unknown (120 and 7.38%), and Black or African American (117 and 7.2%).

The largest universities in Okaloosa County, FL by number of degrees awarded are Northwest Florida State College (1,392 and 85.1%) and Okaloosa Technical College (243 and 14.9%).

The most popular majors in Okaloosa County, FL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (693 and 42.4%), Registered Nursing (114 and 6.97%), and Corrections (86 and 5.26%).

The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $2,151 for in-state students and $8,604 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 5,173 students enrolled in Okaloosa County, FL, 42.7% men and 57.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,255 records, of which 57.4% were women and 42.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
693 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
71 degrees awarded
Radiographer
16 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Okaloosa County, FL was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 693 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Okaloosa County, FL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Northwest Florida State College
1,392 degrees awarded
Okaloosa Technical College
243 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northwest Florida State College with 1,392 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 742 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Okaloosa County, FL, which is 0.831 times less than the 893 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,025 degrees mean that there were 5.31 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 193 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($2,151) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($432) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,440) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Okaloosa County, FL was $351,200 in 2024, which is 1.06 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $324,800 to $351,200, a 8.13% increase. The homeownership rate in Okaloosa County, FL is 68.4%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Okaloosa County, FL have an average commute time of 26.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Okaloosa County, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2025, 14.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Okaloosa County, FL. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.24%.

Housing

Property

$351,200

Median Property Value 2024

±$6,014

$58,417

Median Property Taxes

±$2,072

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Okaloosa County, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Okaloosa County, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

68.4%

Homeownership

2024

71.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 68.4% of the housing units in Okaloosa County, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Okaloosa County, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$81,998

Median Household Income

± $2,764

85.4k

Number of Households

± 2,366

In 2024, the median household income of the 85.4k households in Okaloosa County, FL grew to $81,998 from the previous year's value of $79,097.

The following chart displays the households in Okaloosa County, FL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Okaloosa County, FL is from Florida.

0.471

2024 Wage GINI in Florida

0.473

2023 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2024, the income inequality in Florida was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.383% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Florida across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (76.7%)
Carpooled (10.3%)
Worked At Home (9.75%)

In 2024, 76.7% of workers in Okaloosa County, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.3%) and those who worked at home (9.75%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Okaloosa County, FL have a shorter commute time (26.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.58% of the workforce in Okaloosa County, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Okaloosa County, FL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Okaloosa County, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Okaloosa County, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2025, 14.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Okaloosa County, FL. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.24%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

9.32% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Okaloosa County, FL (19.7k out of 212k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males < 5 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Okaloosa County, FL is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2025, 13.6% of the children was living in poverty in Okaloosa County, FL. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 8%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798, followed by New York (5,087).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 395 in Okaloosa County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 31.5% per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.