Walton County, Florida Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Walton County, Florida has a population of 82,948, the 38th most populous county in Florida. The median household income is $81,986 and the median home value is $425,100. The poverty rate is 12.5%.

Walton County Quick Facts

Population 82,948

Median Household Income $81,98690% MOE ±$3,439

Median Home Value $425,10090% MOE ±$23,282

Poverty Rate 12.5%90% MOE ±1.8 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.9%90% MOE ±1.3 pts

Median Age 43.9 years90% MOE ±0.4 years

Homeownership Rate 78.6%90% MOE ±0.9 pts

Affordability Ratio 5.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 35.0%90% MOE ±2.0 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 92.1%

Cities/Places 4

Population 82,948 38th of 67

Median Income $81,986 10% higher than state

Poverty Rate 12.5%

Unemployment 4.9%

How Walton County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	68,262	82,948	+21.5%
Median household income	$71,496	$81,986	+14.7%
Median home value¹	$282,447	$425,100	+50.5%
Median gross rent	$1,205	$1,741	+44.5%

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Walton

$81,986

$74,568

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Walton

$425,100

$359,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.1%

$25K-$50K 16.1%

$50K-$100K 31.0%

$100K+ 40.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.4%

$10K-$15K

2.8%

$15K-$20K

2.4%

$20K-$25K

2.5%

$25K-$30K

3.2%

$30K-$35K

3.4%

$35K-$40K

3.2%

$40K-$45K

3.1%

$45K-$50K

3.1%

$50K-$60K

7.3%

$60K-$75K

9.3%

$75K-$100K

14.4%

$100K-$125K

9.4%

$125K-$150K

8.5%

$150K-$200K

7.9%

$200K+

14.9%

Employment

4.9% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%

59.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.6%

Renter 21.4%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,741/mo 25.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.9%

18-34

17.6%

35-54

25.7%

55-74

28.5%

75+

7.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Walton County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Miramar Beach	8,902	$103,250	4.5%	$733,000
Freeport	6,689	$91,985	7.4%	$407,800
DeFuniak Springs	6,532	$54,512	20.2%	$201,400
Paxton	686	$61,136	11.0%	$171,200

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Population Overview

Walton County is located in Florida with a total population of 82,948. It is the 38th most populous county out of 67 in Florida. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Walton County is 43.9 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Walton County is $81,986. This is 10% higher than the state median of $74,568. It is also 2% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.5%. This is about the same as the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. The median home value is $425,100. Housing costs are 18% higher than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.2x. 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Walton County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (81.2% vs 50.4%). The Black or African American population (4.1%) is well below the state average of 14.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (8.6%) is well below the state average of 27.4%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

35.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 3% 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 92.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Walton County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Florida and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Walton County, Florida?

Walton County has a population of 82,948, making it the 38th most populous county in Florida.

What is the median income in Walton County?

The median household income in Walton County is $81,986 with a poverty rate of 12.5%.

How many cities are in Walton County, Florida?

Walton County contains 4 Census-designated places.