Demographics & People — Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 20,956 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~21,200 |
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| Median Age | 39.1 |
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| Total Households | 8,739 |
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| Family Households | 5,029 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.35 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4819 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 14,088 |
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| Black or African American | 2,680 |
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| Asian | 1,086 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 2,404 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 6,707 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 4,268 |
| English | 2,586 |
| German | 2,451 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,329 |
| Irish | 2,097 |
| American | 1,781 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 848 |
| Scottish | 823 |
| Italian | 755 |
Language
| English Only | 16,981 |
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| Spanish | 1,575 |
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| Population 5+ | 19,783 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 2,806 |
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| Population 18+ | 15,309 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 8.4% |
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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 Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
