Walton County, Florida

Walton County is one of the 67 county of Florida, located towards the Southern Region (South Atlantic) of United States. In 2000, the population was 40601. As of July 2008, the estimated population of the county is 53837, It is the 41st largest in terms of population. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1238.03 square miles (3206.48 square kilometre), of which, 1057.56 square miles (2739.07 square kilometre) of it is land and 180.47 square miles (467.42 square kilometre) of it is water, it is the 13th largest in terms of geographical size.

Walton County Florida
Map of Walton County, Florida

According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 40601 residents, 16548 households, and 11119 families in the county. The population density was 38.4 people per square mile (14.83/kmē), it is the 17th least populated county in terms of population density. There were 29083 housing units at an average density of 27.5 per square mile (10.62/kmē). The average household size was 2.35 persons, and the average family size was 2.83 persons. In the county Age distribution was 21.7% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 26.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 95.1 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 95.2 females. Its population in July 2008 was estimated to be about 53837, The racial makeup of the county was 88.76% White, 7.56% Black or African American, 1.08% American Indian, 0.72% Asian, 0.05% Native Hawaiian, and 1.84% from two or more races.

Walton County Florida Population 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Population 2000-2008
Walton County Florida School Enrollment
School Enrollment 2000
Walton County Florida GDP
GDP 2000

The median income for a household in the county was $32407, it is Florida's 40th wealthiest county by median household income. The median income for a family in the county was $37663, making it the 38th wealthiest county by median family income among the Florida. The per capita income for the county was $18198, making it the 35th highest county by per capita income in Florida.

In 2000, 8374 pupils and students, of which 49.88% are male and 50.12% are female, 20.63% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 4.75% nursery or pri school, 6.44% kindergarten, 51.13% elementary school, 24.44% high school and 13.23% College graduate school.

RankCityCountyTotal Area mi2Land Area mi2Water Area mi2PopulationDensity mi2Per capita IncomeHouse hold Income
1De Funiak Springs CityWalton County11.2410.970.2850894641329824516
2Freeport CityWalton County10.8110.780.031190110.41411425735
3Miramar Beach CdpWalton County4.724.60.122435529.62949346535
4Paxton TownWalton County3.973.910.07656167.91410824625
YearPopulation
April 2000 census40601
April 2000 Estimate40602
July 2000 Estimate40823
July 2001 Estimate42548
July 2002 Estimate44087
July 2003 Estimate45760
July 2004 Estimate47721
July 2005 Estimate49620
July 2006 Estimate51397
July 2007 Estimate52739
July 2008 Estimate53837
SchoolMaleFemaleTotal
Nursery school248150398
Kindergarten272267539
Elementary school220120814282
High school98510622047
College or graduate school4716371108
PlaceMedian household incomeMedian family incomePer capita income
Walton County, Florida$32407$37663$18198
Florida, United States$38819$45625$21557
United States$41994$50046$21587