Okaloosa County, Florida Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Okaloosa County is located in Florida with a total population of 214,281. It is the 26th most populous county out of 67 in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Okaloosa County is 37.3 years. This is 12% lower than the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Okaloosa County is $79,097. This is 10% higher than the state median of $71,711. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is about average. The poverty rate stands at 9.3%. This is 26% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $324,800. Housing costs are about average than the state median of $325,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.1x. 67.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Okaloosa County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 70.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (10.8%) is well below the state average of 26.8%.

Education

34.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 3% higher than the state rate of 33.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.4%.