Shalimar, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 885, Shalimar's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Shalimar is a small community located in Florida, within Okaloosa County. The total population is 885. It ranks as the 798th most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Shalimar is 53.8 years. This is 26% higher than the state median of 42.6 years. Only 11.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 11.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Shalimar is $115,417. This is 55% higher than the state median of $74,568. It is also 43% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.7%. This is 39% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. This is 1% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $476,500. Housing costs are 33% higher than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.1x. 70.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Shalimar is White (non-Hispanic), making up 63.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 18.5%. The Black or African American population (6.2%) is well below the state average of 14.6%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (4.9% vs 2.9%).

Education

58.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Shalimar in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 71% higher than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.8%. Notably, 24.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Shalimar, Florida is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Florida state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 955 Census-designated places in Florida. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.