Okaloosa County PUMA, FL

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2020 Population

207,430

1.78% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

36.9

0% 1-year change

2020 Poverty Rate

10.7%

1.54% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$64,373

1.52% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$234,600

7.07% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

96,719

3.53% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Okaloosa County PUMA, FL had a population of 207k people with a median age of 36.9 and a median household income of $64,373. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Okaloosa County PUMA, FL grew from 203,794 to 207,430, a 1.78% increase and its median household income grew from $63,412 to $64,373, a 1.52% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Okaloosa County PUMA, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (72.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (9.47%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.49%), White (Hispanic) (4.09%), and Other (Hispanic) (3.16%).

11.7% of the households in Okaloosa County PUMA, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.6% of the residents in Okaloosa County PUMA, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Okaloosa County PUMA, FL are Northwest Florida State College (1,408 degrees awarded in 2020) and Okaloosa Technical College (243 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Okaloosa County PUMA, FL was $234,600, and the homeownership rate was 66%.

Most people in Okaloosa County PUMA, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Okaloosa County PUMA, FL was 2 cars per household.

Okaloosa County PUMA, FL borders Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL, Coffee, Covington, Butler & Crenshaw Counties PUMA, AL, Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL, and Santa Rosa County PUMA, FL.

Population & Diversity

Okaloosa County PUMA, FL is home to a population of 207k people, from which 96.6% are citizens. As of 2020, 7.44% of Okaloosa County PUMA, FL residents were born outside of the country (15.4k people).

In 2020, there were 7.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (151k people) in Okaloosa County PUMA, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 19.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 9.31k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Okaloosa County PUMA, FL are Spanish (12,645 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (1,380 households), and German (1,061 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

102,003

Women

49.1%

105,594

Men

50.9%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 207,597 inhabitants, with 50.9% men, and 49.1% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

96.6%

2020 Citizenship

97%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 96.6% of Okaloosa County PUMA, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Okaloosa County PUMA, FL was 97%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Okaloosa County PUMA, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Okaloosa County PUMA, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
151k ± 532
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
19.6k ± 641
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
9.31k ± 887

9.53%

Hispanic Population

19.8k people

9.53% of the people in Okaloosa County PUMA, FL are hispanic (19.8k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Okaloosa County PUMA, FL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Philippines
1,448 ± 931 people
Mexico
1,378 ± 908 people
Honduras
1,281 ± 876 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Okaloosa County PUMA, FL was Philippines, the natal country of 1,448 Okaloosa County PUMA, FL residents, followed by Mexico with 1,378 and Honduras with 1,281.

Foreign-Born Population

7.44%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

15.4k people

6.83%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

13.9k people

As of 2020, 7.44% of Okaloosa County PUMA, FL residents (15.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Okaloosa County PUMA, FL was 6.83%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Okaloosa County PUMA, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
12,645 households (6.52%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
1,380 households (0.712%)
German
1,061 households (0.547%)

11.7% of the households in Okaloosa County PUMA, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Okaloosa County PUMA, FL was Spanish. 6.52% of the households in Okaloosa County PUMA, FL reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
13,445 ± 1,103
Vietnam
7,169 ± 564
Gulf War (1990s)
6,665 ± 714

Okaloosa County PUMA, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.88 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Okaloosa County PUMA, FL employs 96.7k people. The largest industries in Okaloosa County PUMA, FL are Restaurants & Food Services (8,413 people), U. S. Air Force (7,195 people), and Construction (5,884 people), and the highest paying industries are Commercial, industrial & other intangible assets rental & leasing ($191,182), Legal services ($124,985), and Aerospace products & parts manufacturing ($115,031).

Males in Okaloosa County PUMA, FL have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,674. The income inequality in Okaloosa County PUMA, FL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.442, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

41,651

Women

43.1%

55,068

Men

56.9%

The workforce of Okaloosa County PUMA, FL in 2020 was 96,719 people, with 43.1% woman, and 56.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Okaloosa County PUMA, FL.

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Occupations

96.7k

2020 Value

3.53%

1 Year growth

± 3.53%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Okaloosa County PUMA, FL grew at a rate of 3.53%, from 93.4k employees to 96.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Okaloosa County PUMA, FL, are Other managers (3,239 people), Military, rank not specified (2,950 people), and Cashiers (2,433 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Okaloosa County PUMA, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Florida (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

96.7k

2020 Value

3.53%

1 Year growth

± 3.53%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Okaloosa County PUMA, FL grew at a rate of 3.53%, from 93.4k employees to 96.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Okaloosa County PUMA, FL, are Restaurants & Food Services (8,413 people), U. S. Air Force (7,195 people), and Construction (5,884 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Okaloosa County PUMA, FL, though some of these residents may live in Okaloosa County PUMA, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,998

Median earning men ± $1,837

$28,469

Median earning women ± $1,120

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($67,404), Manufacturing ($58,720), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($58,619).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,273), Public Administration ($37,067), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($33,147).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Florida. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Florida.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Florida product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $94.8B, followed by Electronics ($62.6B) and Pharmaceuticals ($59.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Florida products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$688B

2020 Value in Florida

$1.41T

Projected 2050 Value in Florida

105% growth

In 2020, total outbound Florida trade was $688B. This is expected to increase 105% to $1.41T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Florida trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$24.9B
California
$19.2B
Texas
$15.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Florida domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $24.9B, followed by California with $19.2B and Texas and $15.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Florida shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 27 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Florida

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Marco Rubio

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing Florida.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Florida over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 27 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Florida have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Okaloosa County PUMA, FL awarded 1,651 degrees. The student population of Okaloosa County PUMA, FL in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 2,089 male students and 3,373 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Okaloosa County PUMA, FL are White (1,094 and 66.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (144 and 8.79%), Unknown (127 and 7.75%), and Black or African American (125 and 7.63%).

The largest universities in Okaloosa County PUMA, FL by number of degrees awarded are Northwest Florida State College (1,408 and 85.3%) and Okaloosa Technical College (243 and 14.7%).

The most popular majors in Okaloosa County PUMA, FL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (815 and 49.4%), Registered Nursing (100 and 6.06%), and Corrections (42 and 2.54%).

The median tuition cost in Okaloosa County PUMA, FL for a public four year colleges is $2,496 for in-state students and $9,552 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2020 there were 5,462 students enrolled in Okaloosa County PUMA, FL, 38.2% men and 61.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,416 records, of which 61.7% were women and 38.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Radiation Therapist
17 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
815 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
55 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Okaloosa County PUMA, FL was Radiation Therapist with 17 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Okaloosa County PUMA, FL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Northwest Florida State College
1,408 degrees awarded
Okaloosa Technical College
243 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northwest Florida State College with 1,408 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2020, 701 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Okaloosa County PUMA, FL, which is 0.738 times less than the 950 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,094 degrees mean that there were 7.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 144 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($2,496) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($637) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,440) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 0.763% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.618% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Okaloosa County PUMA, FL in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (42.9k), Some college (40k), and Bachelors Degree (29.7k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Okaloosa County PUMA, FL was $234,600 in 2020, which is 1.02 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $219,100 to $234,600, a 7.07% increase. The homeownership rate in Okaloosa County PUMA, FL is 66%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Okaloosa County PUMA, FL have an average commute time of 24.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Okaloosa County PUMA, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Okaloosa County PUMA, FL is $64,373. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Okaloosa County PUMA, FL was Weston, Pembroke Pines (Northwest) Cities & Southwest Ranches Town PUMA, FL with a value of $110,889, followed by Coral Gables City, Pinecrest Village & Kendall (South) PUMA, FL and Wellington Village & Agricultural Reserve PUMA, FL, with respective values of $102,356 and $97,175.

Housing

Property

$234,600

Median Property Value 2020

±$4,658

$52,273

Median Property Taxes

±$1,813

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Okaloosa County PUMA, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Okaloosa County PUMA, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

66%

Homeownership

2020

70.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 66% of the housing units in Okaloosa County PUMA, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 63.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Okaloosa County PUMA, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Okaloosa County PUMA, FL was Weston, Pembroke Pines (Northwest) Cities & Southwest Ranches Town PUMA, FL with a value of $110,889, followed by Coral Gables City, Pinecrest Village & Kendall (South) PUMA, FL and Wellington Village & Agricultural Reserve PUMA, FL, with respective values of $102,356 and $97,175.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Okaloosa County PUMA, FL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$64,373

Median Household Income

± $2,235

79.2k

Number of Households

± 2,272

In 2020, the median household income of the 79.2k households in Okaloosa County PUMA, FL grew to $64,373 from the previous year's value of $63,412.

The following chart displays the households in Okaloosa County PUMA, FL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.442

2020 Wage GINI in Okaloosa County PUMA, FL

0.445

2019 Wage GINI in Okaloosa County PUMA, FL

In 2020, the income inequality in Okaloosa County PUMA, FL was 0.442 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.489% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Okaloosa County PUMA, FL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Okaloosa County PUMA, FL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Okaloosa County PUMA, FL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (80.4%)
Carpooled (9.51%)
Worked At Home (5.97%)

In 2020, 80.4% of workers in Okaloosa County PUMA, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.51%) and those who worked at home (5.97%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Okaloosa County PUMA, FL have a shorter commute time (24.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.07% of the workforce in Okaloosa County PUMA, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Okaloosa County PUMA, FL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Okaloosa County PUMA, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Okaloosa County PUMA, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Okaloosa County PUMA, FL (21.6k out of 201k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Okaloosa County PUMA, FL is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

88.2% of the population of Okaloosa County PUMA, FL has health coverage, with 27.4% on employee plans, 10% on Medicaid, 8.37% on Medicare, 25.2% on non-group plans, and 17.2% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Florida was $8,076 in 2014. This is a 5.05% increase from the previous year ($7,688).

Primary care physicians in Florida see 1385 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.435% increase from the previous year (1379 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1645 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 592 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Florida, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

1,385 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Florida

Primary care physicians in Florida see an average of 1,385 patients per year. This represents a 0.435% increase from the previous year (1,379 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Florida in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Florida across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.8% under 18 years, 20.5% between 18 and 34 years, 37.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.8%

Uninsured

27.4%

Employer Coverage

10%

Medicaid

8.37%

Medicare

25.2%

Non-Group

17.2%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Okaloosa County PUMA, FL grew by 0.994% from 11.7% to 11.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Okaloosa County PUMA, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.