Demographics & People — Destin, Florida
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 14,018 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~14,200 |
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| Median Age | 41.5 |
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| Total Households | 6,206 |
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| Family Households | 3,544 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.24 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2399 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 11,682 |
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| Black or African American | 477 |
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| Asian | 115 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,209 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 3,802 |
| Other groups | 2,203 |
| English | 2,038 |
| German | 1,930 |
| Irish | 1,460 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,115 |
| American | 993 |
| Italian | 934 |
| European | 490 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 430 |
Language
| English Only | 10,918 |
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| Spanish | 1,109 |
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| Population 5+ | 13,290 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,614 |
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| Population 18+ | 10,995 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 16.4% |
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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 Destin, Florida.
