Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL

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2022 Population

109,763

47.5% 1-year decline

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

35.7

3.25% 1-year decrease

2022 Poverty Rate

9.02%

17.8% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$81,218

20.5% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$283,800

14.3% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

50,319

48.4% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL had a population of 110k people with a median age of 35.7 and a median household income of $81,218. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL declined from 209,230 to 109,763, a −47.5% decrease and its median household income grew from $67,390 to $81,218, a 20.5% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (74.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (9.59%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.08%), White (Hispanic) (3.2%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.67%).

8.27% of the households in Okaloosa County (North) 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.

98.5% of the residents in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL are Northwest Florida State College (1,209 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL was $283,800, and the homeownership rate was 74%.

Most people in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL was 2 cars per household.

Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL borders Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL, Covington, Pike, Barbour, Butler & Crenshaw Counties PUMA, AL, Holmes, Walton, & Washington Counties PUMA, FL, Okaloosa County (South) PUMA, FL, and Santa Rosa County PUMA, FL.

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Population & Diversity

Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL is home to a population of 110k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2022, 4.72% of Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL residents were born outside of the country (5.18k people).

In 2022, there were 7.76 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (81.7k people) in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.58k 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 Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL are Spanish (4,623 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (711 households), and German (527 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

53,388

Women

49.1%

55,418

Men

50.9%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 108,806 inhabitants, with 50.9% men, and 49.1% women.

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Citizenship

98.5%

2022 Citizenship

96.4%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 98.5% of Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL was 96.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
81.7k ± 2.05k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
10.5k ± 1.17k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
5.58k ± 746

7.69%

Hispanic Population

8.44k people

7.69% of the people in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL are hispanic (8.44k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Brazil
908 ± 737 people
Philippines
741 ± 666 people
Guatemala
586 ± 593 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL was Brazil, the natal country of 908 Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL residents, followed by Philippines with 741 and Guatemala with 586.

Foreign-Born Population

4.72%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

5.18k people

7.8%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

16.3k people

As of 2022, 4.72% of Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL residents (5.18k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL was 7.8%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
4,623 households (4.51%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
711 households (0.694%)
German
527 households (0.514%)

8.27% of the households in Okaloosa County (North) 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 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL was Spanish. 4.51% of the households in Okaloosa County (North) 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

Gulf War (2001-)
8,157 ± 784
Gulf War (1990s)
4,342 ± 575
Vietnam
2,967 ± 466

Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.88 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL employs 50.3k people. The largest industries in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL are Restaurants & Food Services (4,479 people), U. S. Air Force (3,834 people), and National security & international affairs (3,493 people), and the highest paying industries are Other motor vehicle dealers ($143,132), Car Dealers ($103,913), and Computer Systems Design ($100,786).

Males in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,844. The income inequality in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.427, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

41,651

Women

43.1%

55,068

Men

56.9%

The workforce of Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL in 2020 was 96,719 people, with 43.1% woman, and 56.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL.

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Occupations

50.3k

2022 Value

−48.4%

1 Year decline

± −48.4%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL declined at a rate of −48.4%, from 97.4k employees to 50.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL, are Military, rank not specified (1,608 people), Other managers (1,475 people), and Registered nurses (1,199 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Okaloosa County (North) 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

50.3k

2022 Value

−48.4%

1 Year decline

± −48.4%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL declined at a rate of −48.4%, from 97.4k employees to 50.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,479 people), U. S. Air Force (3,834 people), and National security & international affairs (3,493 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL, though some of these residents may live in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,412

Median earning men ± $4,432

$34,474

Median earning women ± $1,778

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($85,733), Wholesale Trade ($85,500), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($75,188).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($71,650), Wholesale Trade ($51,875), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($44,161).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.1%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.13M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 2.1% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.2%.

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

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 Okaloosa County (North) 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 2022, universities in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL awarded 1,209 degrees. The student population of Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,938 male students and 2,960 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL are White (758 and 63.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (145 and 12.1%), Unknown (96 and 8.03%), and Black or African American (75 and 6.28%).

The largest universities in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL by number of degrees awarded are Northwest Florida State College (1,209 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (713 and 59%), Registered Nursing (105 and 8.68%), and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (77 and 6.37%).

The median tuition cost in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL for a public four year colleges is $2,496 for in-state students and $9,552 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 4,898 students enrolled in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL, 39.6% men and 60.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,135 records, of which 60.8% were women and 39.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
713 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
73 degrees awarded
Physical Fitness Technician
18 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 713 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Northwest Florida State College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,209 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northwest Florida State College with 1,209 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 440 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL, which is 0.572 times less than the 769 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 758 degrees mean that there were 5.23 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 145 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 ($2,496) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($750) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,440) 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 2022, 0.688% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.328% 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 Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (21.4k), Some college (19.6k), and Bachelors Degree (16.5k).

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 Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL was $283,800 in 2022, which is 1.01 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $248,400 to $283,800, a 14.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL is 74%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL have an average commute time of 28.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL is $81,218. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL was Broward County (West) Weston, Sunrise (S), Davie (W) Cities & Southwest Ranches Town PUMA, FL with a value of $132,692, followed by St. Johns County (Northwest) PUMA, FL and Broward County (NNW)--Coral Springs (North), Parkland, & Coconut Creek (North) Cities PUMA, FL, with respective values of $130,719 and $119,820.

Housing

Property

$283,800

Median Property Value 2022

±$7,692

$29,315

Median Property Taxes

±$1,511

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 Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

74%

Homeownership

2022

69.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 74% of the housing units in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Okaloosa County (North) 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 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL was Broward County (West) Weston, Sunrise (S), Davie (W) Cities & Southwest Ranches Town PUMA, FL with a value of $132,692, followed by St. Johns County (Northwest) PUMA, FL and Broward County (NNW)--Coral Springs (North), Parkland, & Coconut Creek (North) Cities PUMA, FL, with respective values of $130,719 and $119,820.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Okaloosa County (North) 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.

$81,218

Median Household Income

± $3,301

39.6k

Number of Households

± 1,752

In 2022, the median household income of the 39.6k households in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL grew to $81,218 from the previous year's value of $67,390.

The following chart displays the households in Okaloosa County (North) 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

0.427

2022 Wage GINI in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL

0.439

2021 Wage GINI in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL

In 2022, the income inequality in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL was 0.427 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.78% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (77%)
Carpooled (10.6%)
Worked At Home (8.95%)

In 2022, 77% of workers in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.6%) and those who worked at home (8.95%).

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

28.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL have a longer commute time (28.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 3.19% of the workforce in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Okaloosa County (North) 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 Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.02% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL (9.48k out of 105k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Males < 5 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

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

91.9% of the population of Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL has health coverage, with 29.9% on employee plans, 10.7% on Medicaid, 7.48% on Medicare, 27.3% on non-group plans, and 16.4% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Florida see 1376 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.292% increase from the previous year (1372 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1583 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 514 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,376 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Florida

Primary care physicians in Florida see an average of 1,376 patients per year. This represents a 0.292% increase from the previous year (1,372 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Florida in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.6% under 18 years, 19.7% between 18 and 34 years, 36.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.8% 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

8.08%

Uninsured

29.9%

Employer Coverage

10.7%

Medicaid

7.48%

Medicare

27.3%

Non-Group

16.4%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL declined by 32.4% from 12% to 8.08%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Okaloosa County (North) PUMA, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.