Demographics & People — Panama City Beach, Florida
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 18,493 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~20,100 |
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| Median Age | 45.4 |
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| Total Households | 8,470 |
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| Family Households | 5,432 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.17 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3146 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 14,842 |
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| Black or African American | 1,305 |
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| Asian | 375 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,582 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 4,691 |
| Irish | 3,336 |
| Other groups | 2,930 |
| English | 2,627 |
| German | 2,433 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,547 |
| American | 1,155 |
| French (except Basque) | 595 |
| Italian | 591 |
| West Indian (except Hispanic groups) | 484 |
Language
| English Only | 15,950 |
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| Spanish | 1,063 |
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| Population 5+ | 17,838 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,626 |
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| Population 18+ | 15,037 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 13.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Panama City Beach, Florida.
