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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Walton County
- What is the median household income in Walton County?
- The median household income in Walton County is $58,929 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Walton County?
- The poverty rate in Walton County is 11.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Walton County?
- $158,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Walton County?
- The median gross rent in Walton County is $1,125 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Walton County residents have a college degree?
- 25.2% of adults in Walton County hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
209
Median Income
$58,929
Median Home Value
$158,300
Poverty Rate
11.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
12.2%
Median Age
44.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$15,179 (+34.7%)
Home Value:
+$6,500 (+4.3%)
Poverty Rate:
+7.3 pp (+182.5%)
Bachelor's+:
+13.8 pp (+121.1%)
Demographics
Total Population
209
Median Age
44.0
Female
53.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
White (non-Hisp.) 95.7%
Two or More 3.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$58,929
±$19,340
-$12,782 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$84,630
Median Family Income
$95,625
Poverty Rate
11.3%
+2.4 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
15.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
6.7%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
32.2%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.6%
$10–15k
1.1%
$15–25k
5.6%
$25–35k
15.6%
$35–50k
17.8%
$50–75k
17.8%
$75–100k
5.6%
$100–150k
15.6%
$150–200k
1.1%
$200k+
14.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
143
Owner-Occupied
82.2%
Renter-Occupied
17.8%
Vacancy Rate
37.1%
Median Home Value
$158,300
-$166,700 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$1,125
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
42.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
13.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
12.2%
$50–100k
25.7%
$100–200k
10.8%
$200–300k
20.3%
$300–500k
10.8%
$500k–$1M
2.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
4.4%
1 vehicle
54.4%
2 vehicles
20.0%
3+
21.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
89.5%
2–4 units
2.8%
Mobile home
7.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
42.0%
1970–1999
15.4%
2000–2009
7.0%
2010+
4.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
95.6%
Bachelor's or Higher
25.2%
-8.0 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
5.9%
Some College / Associate
16.3%
Less Than High School
2.2%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
63.2%
Unemployment Rate
12.2%
+7.4 pp vs. state
Work from Home
11.6%
Self-Employed
7.0%
Government Workers
8.1%
Private For-Profit
84.9%
Industry
Manufacturing
38.4%
Edu/Health
15.1%
Construction
14.0%
Prof. Services
11.6%
Arts/Entmt.
5.8%
Public Admin
3.5%
Transportation
2.3%
Retail
1.2%
Finance
1.2%
Wholesale
1.2%
Occupation
Production
39.5%
Management
24.4%
Sales
20.9%
Food Prep
14.0%
Construction
1.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
32.3 min
Drove Alone
80.2%
Carpool
1.2%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
11.6%
Walked
7.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
90
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
35.6%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
14.4%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
10.5%
5–9
5.7%
10–14
7.7%
15–19
2.9%
20–24
8.6%
25–34
11.5%
35–44
4.3%
45–54
14.4%
55–64
7.7%
65–74
1.4%
75–84
13.4%
85+
8.6%
Under 18: 25.8%
Working age (18–64): 74.2%
65 and over: 25.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
2.4%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
1.1%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
8.4%
With a Disability
8.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
96.2%
Uninsured
3.8%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
86.7%
Has a Computer
87.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago
94.7%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Compare Walton County
Compare to another county →Where People Move From (IRS Migration Data)
Top origins of people who moved to Walton County in 2023, by number of tax returns filed (IRS SOI Migration Data).
| Origin | Tax Returns | People (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Other flows - South | 1,096 | 2,091 |
| Okaloosa County | 860 | 1,581 |
| Other flows - Midwest | 356 | 706 |
| Other flows - West | 281 | 554 |
| Bay County | 182 | 310 |
| Other flows - Northeast | 153 | 277 |
| Fulton County | 71 | 135 |
| Santa Rosa County | 70 | 126 |
| Escambia County | 61 | 97 |
| Holmes County | 56 | 116 |