Walton County Summary

Life in Walton County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Walton County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Walton County:

  • The population in Walton County is 76,618.

  • The median home value in Walton County is $710,403.

  • The median income in Walton County is $74,832.

  • The median rent in Walton County is $1,463.

  • The unemployment rate in Walton County is 5.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Walton County is 10.5%.

  • The average high in Walton County is 78.8° and there are 134.8 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Walton County

List Of Cities & Towns in Walton County

Miramar Beach, FL Population 9,115

DeFuniak Springs, FL Population 6,072

Freeport, FL Population 5,858

Paxton, FL Population 583

Map Of Walton County

Walton County, FL Weather

  • The average high in Walton County is 78.8°.

  • There are 93.03 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 134.8 inches of rain each year with 0.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:48 hours of sun each day in Walton County.

StatWalton County
Mean High78.8
Nice Days93.03
Rainfall134.8
Snowfall0.0
Sunny_hours5:48
78.8°
Average High
134.8
Inches of Rain

Walton County Photos

Defuniak Springs Hist Dist Crths
Source: Wikipedia User Ebyabe | GFDL
Defuniakcaboose
Source: Public Domain
Chatauquabuilding
Source: Public Domain
Defuniakhouse
Source: Public Domain
Lake Defuniak Sunset
Source: Public Domain
Defuniak Springs Hist Dist Lake
Source: Wikipedia User Ebyabe | GFDL

Walton County Demographics

Population over time in Walton County

The current population in Walton County is 76,618. The population has increased 7.6% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 73,456 3.4%
2021 71,049 4.1%
2020 68,262 -

Gender in Walton County

  • Walton County is 49.3% female with 37,775 female residents.

  • Walton County is 50.7% male with 38,843 male residents.

Female
49.3% (37,775)
Male
50.7% (38,843)
Gender Walton County FL USA
Female 49.3% 50.8% 50.4%
Male 50.7% 49.2% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Walton County

Walton County is:

  • 83.1% White with 63,660 White residents.

  • 3.7% African American with 2,816 African American residents.

  • 0.3% American Indian with 254 American Indian residents.

  • 1.1% Asian with 847 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.5% Other with 404 Other residents.

  • 4.7% Two Or More with 3,570 Two Or More residents.

  • 6.6% Hispanic with 5,067 Hispanic residents.

White
83.1% (63,660)
African American
3.7% (2,816)
American Indian
0.3% (254)
Asian
1.1% (847)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.5% (404)
Two Or More
4.7% (3,570)
Hispanic
6.6% (5,067)

Table: Walton County By Race

Race Walton County FL USA
White 83.1% 52.0% 58.9%
African American 3.7% 14.9% 12.1%
American Indian 0.3% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 1.1% 2.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.5% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.7% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 6.6% 26.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Walton County, Florida

  • 3.7% of households in Walton County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.8% of households in Walton County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.7% of households in Walton County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.9% of households in Walton County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.0% of households in Walton County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.1% of households in Walton County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.8% of households in Walton County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 16.7% of households in Walton County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 8.0% of households in Walton County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 11.3% of households in Walton County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.7% (2,814)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.8% (2,136)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.7% (5,102)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.9% (5,318)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.0% (9,926)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.1% (13,106)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.8% (10,566)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.7% (12,821)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.0% (6,165)
$200,000 or more
11.3% (8,659)
Income Walton County FL USA
Less than $10,000 3.7% 5.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.8% 3.7% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.7% 7.6% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.9% 8.3% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.0% 12.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.1% 17.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.8% 13.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.7% 16.0% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.0% 7.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 11.3% 9.0% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Walton County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Walton County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Walton County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 28.0% of adults in Walton County completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Walton County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Walton County completed associate's degree.

  • 23.0% of adults in Walton County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Walton County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Walton County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Walton County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (1,532)
9-12th Grade
6% (4,597)
High School / GED
28% (21,453)
Some College
21% (16,089)
Associate's Degree
10% (7,661)
Bachelor's Degree
23% (17,622)
Master's Degree
7% (5,363)
Professional Degree
2% (1,532)
Doctorate Degree
1% (766)
Education Walton County FL USA
< 9th Grade 2% 5% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 6% 6%
High School / GED 28% 28% 26%
Some College 21% 19% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 23% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 7% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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