Walton County, FL

County

Demographics of Walton

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

35.1%

Households with Children

27.7%

School Enrollment K-12

8,909

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.7%
School Age (5-17): 15.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 17.6%
Working Age (35-54): 25.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 15.8%
Seniors (65+): 20.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 7.9%
High School / GED: 26.9%
Some College or Associate's: 30.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 35.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 19.1%
Single Parents: 8.7%
Couples & Adults: 41.4%
Living Alone: 30.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 81.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 8.6%
Asian: 1.1%
Black or African American: 4.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 45.8%
Puerto Rican: 16.1%
Cuban: 8.8%
Dominican: 2.0%
Central American: 8.1%
South American: 11.2%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 8.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 43.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.3%
Other White: 56.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 34.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 56.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 4.3%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 91.5%
Spanish: 5.7%
European & Indo-European: 2.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.7%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.0%
Elementary (1-4): 4.4%
Middle School (5-8): 5.1%
High School (9-12): 4.6%
College / Graduate: 3.2%
Not Enrolled: 79.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Cities in Walton County

Neighborhoods in Walton County

Neighborhood

Walton, FL

La Grange Point / Villa Tasso

Choctaw Bay Estates / Santa Rosa Beach

Grosh / Dune Allen Beach

Point Washington / Choctaw

Miller Bend / Fluffy Landing

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources