Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL

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2021 Population

299,368

1.22% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

41.7

0.24% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

14%

0.358% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$59,260

6.62% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$204,800

9.05% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

125,696

1.49% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL had a population of 299k people with a median age of 41.7 and a median household income of $59,260. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL grew from 295,749 to 299,368, a 1.22% increase and its median household income grew from $55,581 to $59,260, a 6.62% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (78.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.96%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.92%), White (Hispanic) (3.12%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.73%).

8.08% of the households in Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties 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.

97% of the residents in Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL are Gulf Coast State College (1,138 degrees awarded in 2021), Florida Panhandle Technical College (234 degrees), and Tom P. Haney Technical College (161 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL was $204,800, and the homeownership rate was 71.4%.

Most people in Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL was 2 cars per household.

Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL borders Coffee, Covington, Butler & Crenshaw Counties PUMA, AL, Dothan City PUMA, AL, Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL, and Okaloosa County PUMA, FL.

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Population & Diversity

Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL is home to a population of 299k people, from which 97% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.57% of Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL residents were born outside of the country (19.7k people).

In 2021, there were 8.72 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (234k people) in Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 26.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 11.7k 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 Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL are Spanish (12,113 households), Russian (1,258 households), and Vietnamese (1,244 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

147,392

Women

49.2%

152,109

Men

50.8%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 299,501 inhabitants, with 50.8% men, and 49.2% women.

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

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Citizenship

97%

2021 Citizenship

97.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97% of Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL was 97.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
234k ± 744
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
26.8k ± 799
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
11.7k ± 878

6.29%

Hispanic Population

18.8k people

6.29% of the people in Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL are hispanic (18.8k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,576 ± 1,241 people
Jamaica
1,551 ± 964 people
Philippines
1,094 ± 811 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL was Mexico, the natal country of 2,576 Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL residents, followed by Jamaica with 1,551 and Philippines with 1,094.

Foreign-Born Population

6.57%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

19.7k people

6.09%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

18k people

As of 2021, 6.57% of Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL residents (19.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL was 6.09%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
12,113 households (4.28%)
Russian
1,258 households (0.445%)
Vietnamese
1,244 households (0.44%)

8.08% of the households in Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL was Spanish. 4.28% of the households in Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties 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

Vietnam
9,086 ± 584
Gulf War (2001-)
8,692 ± 878
Gulf War (1990s)
5,907 ± 693

Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.05 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL employs 126k people. The largest industries in Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL are Restaurants & Food Services (10,844 people), Construction (10,490 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (7,349 people), and the highest paying industries are Miscellaneous manufacturing, n.e.c. ($184,538), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($146,851), and Farming ($133,592).

Males in Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,012. The income inequality in Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.453, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

58,590

Women

47.3%

65,260

Men

52.7%

The workforce of Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL in 2020 was 123,850 people, with 47.3% woman, and 52.7% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL.

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Occupations

126k

2021 Value

1.49%

1 Year growth

± 1.49%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL grew at a rate of 1.49%, from 124k employees to 126k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL, are Cashiers (3,938 people), Other managers (3,582 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (3,535 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties 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.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

126k

2021 Value

1.49%

1 Year growth

± 1.49%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL grew at a rate of 1.49%, from 124k employees to 126k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL, are Restaurants & Food Services (10,844 people), Construction (10,490 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (7,349 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL, though some of these residents may live in Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,696

Median earning men ± $1,073

$30,393

Median earning women ± $824

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($58,516), Information ($58,514), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,033).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($46,463), Public Administration ($44,523), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($41,603).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Florida. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.635%).

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 28 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL. Showing the available data for Florida.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (51.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.635%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.635%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Florida for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator 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 Representative Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 28 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 2021, universities in Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL awarded 1,651 degrees. The student population of Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,982 male students and 3,321 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL are White (1,225 and 74.7%), followed by Black or African American (170 and 10.4%), Hispanic or Latino (99 and 6.04%), and Two or More Races (65 and 3.97%).

The largest universities in Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL by number of degrees awarded are Gulf Coast State College (1,138 and 68.9%), Florida Panhandle Technical College (234 and 14.2%), and Tom P. Haney Technical College (161 and 9.75%).

The most popular majors in Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (415 and 25.1%), Registered Nursing (157 and 9.51%), and Corrections (90 and 5.45%).

The median tuition cost in Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL for a public four year colleges is $1,750 for in-state students and $7,065 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 5,303 students enrolled in Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL, 37.4% men and 62.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,700 records, of which 61.8% were women and 38.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
415 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
113 degree-majors awarded
Physical Therapy Technician
17 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 415 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Gulf Coast State College
1,138 degrees awarded
Florida Panhandle Technical College
234 degrees awarded
Tom P. Haney Technical College
161 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Gulf Coast State College with 1,138 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 733 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL, which is 0.798 times less than the 918 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,225 degrees mean that there were 7.21 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 170 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 ($1,750) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($620) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,056) 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 2021, 0.679% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.686% 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 Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (74.7k), Some college (55.2k), and Bachelors Degree (37.2k).

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 Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL was $204,800 in 2021, which is 0.836 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $187,800 to $204,800, a 9.05% increase. The homeownership rate in Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL is 71.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL have an average commute time of 26.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL is $59,260. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL was Weston, Pembroke Pines (Northwest) Cities & Southwest Ranches Town PUMA, FL with a value of $119,189, followed by Coral Gables City, Pinecrest Village & Kendall (South) PUMA, FL and Wellington Village & Agricultural Reserve PUMA, FL, with respective values of $110,497 and $105,882.

Housing

Property

$204,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,528

$84,910

Median Property Taxes

±$2,331

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 Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

71.4%

Homeownership

2021

68.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 71.4% of the housing units in Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties 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 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL was Weston, Pembroke Pines (Northwest) Cities & Southwest Ranches Town PUMA, FL with a value of $119,189, followed by Coral Gables City, Pinecrest Village & Kendall (South) PUMA, FL and Wellington Village & Agricultural Reserve PUMA, FL, with respective values of $110,497 and $105,882.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties 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.

$59,260

Median Household Income

± $1,301

119k

Number of Households

± 2,850

In 2021, the median household income of the 119k households in Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL grew to $59,260 from the previous year's value of $55,581.

The following chart displays the households in Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties 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

0.453

2021 Wage GINI in Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL

0.439

2020 Wage GINI in Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL

In 2021, the income inequality in Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL was 0.453 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 3.13% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79.4%)
Carpooled (10.3%)
Worked At Home (7.4%)

In 2021, 79.4% of workers in Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.3%) and those who worked at home (7.4%).

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

26.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL have a shorter commute time (26.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.49% of the workforce in Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties 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 Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL (40.6k out of 291k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

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

85.8% of the population of Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL has health coverage, with 33% on employee plans, 15.2% on Medicaid, 12.1% on Medicare, 19.9% on non-group plans, and 5.48% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.6% under 18 years, 18.3% between 18 and 34 years, 40.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

14.2%

Uninsured

33%

Employer Coverage

15.2%

Medicaid

12.1%

Medicare

19.9%

Non-Group

5.48%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL grew by 0.092% from 14.2% to 14.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Walton, Washington, Holmes & Bay Counties PUMA, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.