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Destin

County:
Okaloosa County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
7.493
State:
Florida

Destin is a city located in Okaloosa County, Florida. Destin has a 2026 population of 14,017. Destin is currently growing at a rate of 0.09% annually and its population has increased by 0.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,938 in 2020.

The median household income in Destin is $89,011 with a poverty rate of 7.4%. The median age in Destin is 41.5 years: 40.5 years for males, and 43.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 107.4 males.

14K
Total Population
1,871
Density (mi²)
13 0.09%
Growth

Destin Population

Destin Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202614,017130.09%
202514,004130.09%
202413,991-290-2.03%
202314,2811150.81%
202214,1661491.06%
202114,017850.61%
202013,938-351-2.46%
201914,2891961.39%
201814,0934273.12%
201713,6662461.83%
201613,4201451.09%
201513,2751811.38%
201413,094790.61%
201313,0153853.05%
201212,6303632.96%
201112,2671080.89%
201012,159-146-1.19%
200011,1193,03937.61%
19908,0804,408120.04%
19803,67200%

Median Age

Overall: 41.5 years
Female: 43.7 years
Male: 40.5 years

Destin Adults

There are 11,358 adults, (2,572 of whom are seniors) in Destin.

Sex Ratio

Female: 6,788 (48.2%)
Male: 7,289 (51.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Destin includes 81.7% White, 4.66% Black or African American, 3.15% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White11,50181.7%
Two or more races1,1758.35%
Black or African American6564.66%
Other race4433.15%
Asian1771.26%
Native American1250.89%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races4513.2%
Other race3072.18%
White1921.36%
Native American1180.84%
Black or African American200.14%
Asian160.11%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White11,30980.34%
Two or more races7245.14%
Black or African American6364.52%
Asian1611.14%
Other race1360.97%
Native American70.05%

Destin Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Destin 's average per capita income is $55,507. Household income levels show a median of $89,011. The poverty rate stands at 7.4%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$116,587-
Families$108,896$158,910
Households$89,011$135,579
Non Families$61,624$98,519

$55,507

Average Income

$89,011

Median Household Income

7.4%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)