Demographics in Fort Walton Beach, FL

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Fort Walton Beach?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

20,956

Male

10,482

50.0%

Female

10,474

50.0%

Median Age

39.2

Age Distribution

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

67.2%

Black

12.8%

Hispanic

11.5%

Asian

5.2%

Two or More

8.5%

Other

5.5%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

19.4%

High School or Higher

40.0%

Foreign Born

9.4%

Veterans

12.5%

Married

38.4%

Avg Household Size

2.4

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Fort Walton Beach, FL has a population of 20,956 with a median age of 39.2. The racial makeup is 67.2% White, 11.5% Hispanic, 12.8% Black, 5.2% Asian. About 19.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 9.4%.