Walton County, Florida Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Walton County is located in Florida with a total population of 79,846. It is the 39th most populous county out of 67 in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Walton County is 43.8 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Walton County is $79,281. This is 11% 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 11.4%. This is 9% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.2%. This is 9% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $376,400. Housing costs are 16% higher than the state median of $325,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.7x. 77.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Walton County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (81.5% vs 51.4%). The Black or African American population (3.8%) is well below the state average of 14.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (8.2%) is well below the state average of 26.8%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 2.8%.

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 91.4%.