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Okaloosa County, Florida
Okaloosa County, Florida. Okaloosa County had 221,810 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.8% since 2020, slower than Florida (+8.9%). It holds 14 places (9 cities, villages and boroughs and 5 census-designated) and 49 census tracts. GEOID 12091.
Okaloosa County is one of the 2 counties of the Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
221,810
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 211,668 · ACS 2020-2024: 216,599
Median household income
$81,998
±$2,764 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$351,200
±$6,014 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,612
±$44 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
How many people live in Okaloosa County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 211,668 residents in Okaloosa County. The Census Bureau estimates 221,810 for July 1, 2025, up 4.8% since 2020, slower than Florida (+8.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 216,599 over 930 square miles of land.
| Measure | Okaloosa County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 216,599 | 22,416,077 | +12,805 |
| Households | 85,411±941 | 8,752,810 | +7,449 |
| Average household size | 2.48±0.03 | 2.51 | −0.06 |
| Housing units | 103,864±80 | 10,256,470 | +6,806 |
Okaloosa County's population since 2000
From 170,498 in 2000 to 221,810 in 2025: up 30.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Okaloosa County?
Okaloosa County holds 14 places: 9 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 5 census-designated places. The largest is Crestview with 31,193 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Crestview | 27,134 | $65,480 |
|---|---|---|
| Wright | 26,277 | $70,195 |
| Fort Walton Beach | 20,922 | $68,538 |
| Niceville | 15,772 | $102,409 |
| Destin | 13,931 | $89,011 |
| Lake Lorraine | 7,142 | $104,105 |
| Ocean City | 6,314 | $59,039 |
| Valparaiso | 4,752 | $90,110 |
| Mary Esther | 3,982 | $76,890 |
| Eglin AFBGEOID 1220050 | 3,006 | $84,167 |
| Hurlburt FieldGEOID 1232975 | 2,176 | $61,731 |
| Shalimar | 737 | $115,417 |
| Laurel Hill | 584 | $63,036 |
| Cinco Bayou | 457 | $84,688 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Okaloosa County?
The median resident of Okaloosa County is 37.4 years old; 22.6% are under 18 and 16.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 69.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 11.3%. 9.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Okaloosa County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.4±0.3 | 42.6 | +0.5 |
| Under 18 years | 22.6% | 19.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.6%±0.1 pts | 21.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.3% | 27.4% | +2.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 69.3%±0.4 pts | 50.4% | −4.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 9.1%±0.3 pts | 14.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.2%±0.3 pts | 2.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.3%±0.6 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.2%±0.7 pts | 21.9% | +2.4 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 12.5%±0.7 pts | 30.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 20.4%±0.8 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 15.5%±0.8 pts | 13.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.8%±0.8 pts | 11.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.3%±0.6 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 34.8%±1.2 pts | 34.1% | +3.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.8%±0.8 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 6.2%±0.6 pts | 2.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Okaloosa County earn?
Half of Okaloosa County's 85,411 households earn less than $81,998 a year (±$2,764), against $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 the median was $78,041 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $3,957 after inflation. 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Okaloosa County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $81,998±$2,764 | $74,568 | +$3,957 |
| Mean household income | $109,985±$3,013 | $105,967 | – |
| Per capita income | $44,070±$1,234 | $42,609 | +$3,434 |
| People below the poverty line | 9.3%±0.9 pts | 12.6% | −1.6 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.9%±2.2 pts | 16.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.9%±0.8 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.2%±0.7 pts | 91.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Okaloosa County?
Owners occupy 68.4% of Okaloosa County's occupied homes and renters 31.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $351,200 by its owner (±$6,014). The median renter pays $1,612 a month including utilities, and 42.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Okaloosa County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $351,200±$6,014 | $359,000 | +$81,555 |
| Median gross rent | $1,612±$44 | $1,669 | +$225 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.2%±2.5 pts | 50.2% | +3.5 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,937±$32 | $1,959 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 68.4%±1.1 pts | 67.6% | +5.0 pts |
| Housing units | 103,864±80 | 10,256,470 | +6,806 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.4%±0.6 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 14.3%±1.6 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 64.4%±1.0 pts | 54.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.5%±0.4 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.1%±0.5 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.7%±0.2 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Okaloosa County building?
Builders took permits for 1,057 new housing units across Okaloosa County in 2025 (987 single-family), 4.8 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Okaloosa County get to work?
76.7% of Okaloosa County's workers drive alone and 9.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.8%.
| Measure | Okaloosa County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.9%±0.9 pts | 59.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8%±0.5 pts | 4.8% | −1.5 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 76.7%±1.3 pts | 70.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.3%±1.0 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.5%±0.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.7%±0.9 pts | 15.7% | +5.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.3 min±0.7 | 28.0 min | +2.2 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Okaloosa County's census tracts?
Okaloosa County is divided into 49 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $40,625 (Tract 226) to $139,766 (Tract 217).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Okaloosa County compare with Florida's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 26th of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 48th of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 33rd of 67 |
| Median household income | 11th of 67 |
| Median home value | 21st of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 17th of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 59th of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18th of 67 |
| Median age | 60th of 67 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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