Economy & Jobs — Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $68,538 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$75,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $37,973 |
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| Poverty Rate | 13.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 11,398 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Arts Food | 20.1% |
| Education Healthcare | 15.2% |
| Retail | 11.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Real Estate Offices | 250 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 236 |
| Physician Offices | 225 |
| Fast Food | 202 |
| Law Offices | 120 |
| Gas Stations | 93 |
| Insurance Agencies | 82 |
| Dental Offices | 75 |
| Commercial Banks | 73 |
| Beauty Salons | 63 |
| Auto Repair | 54 |
| Coffee Shops | 48 |
| Hotels Motels | 46 |
| Accounting Firms | 42 |
| Clothing Stores | 41 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
