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Panama City

County:
Bay County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
35.5
State:
Florida

Panama City is a city located in Bay County, Florida. Panama City has a 2026 population of 39,107. It is also the county seat of Bay County. Panama City is currently growing at a rate of 2.74% annually and its population has increased by 19.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 32,858 in 2020.

The median household income in Panama City is $62,265 with a poverty rate of 17.62%. The median age in Panama City is 39.5 years: 36.3 years for males, and 41.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 89.8 males.

39.1K
Total Population
1,102
Density (mi²)
1K 2.74%
Growth

Panama City Population

Panama City Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202639,1071,0422.74%
202538,0651,0412.81%
202437,0241,0552.93%
202335,9691,1083.18%
202234,8616832%
202134,1781,1313.42%
202032,858-1,680-4.86%
201934,538-2,605-7.01%
201837,143-15-0.04%
201737,158-28-0.08%
201637,1861180.32%
201537,0686151.69%
201436,4537572.12%
201335,6965601.59%
201235,1363781.09%
201134,758630.18%
201034,695-1,789-4.9%
200036,4172,0395.93%
199034,3781,0323.09%
198033,3461,2503.89%
197032,096-1,179-3.54%
196033,2757,46128.9%
195025,81414,204122.34%
194011,6106,208114.92%
19305,40200%

Median Age

Overall: 39.5 years
Female: 41.4 years
Male: 36.3 years

Panama City Adults

There are 27,378 adults, (6,220 of whom are seniors) in Panama City.

Sex Ratio

Female: 18,428 (52.7%)
Male: 16,551 (47.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Panama City includes 63.62% White, 20.1% Black or African American, 3.71% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White22,25263.62%
Black or African American7,03020.1%
Two or more races3,3699.63%
Other race1,2973.71%
Asian5871.68%
Native American3831.09%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander610.17%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1,4994.29%
Other race9242.64%
White6251.79%
Native American3280.94%
Black or African American150.04%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander140.04%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White21,62761.83%
Black or African American7,01520.05%
Two or more races1,8705.35%
Asian5871.68%
Other race3731.07%
Native American550.16%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander470.13%

Panama City Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Panama City 's average per capita income is $43,309. Household income levels show a median of $62,265. The poverty rate stands at 17.62%.

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$101,795-
Families$78,326$105,277
Households$62,265$89,311
Non Families$43,034$64,118

$43,309

Average Income

$62,265

Median Household Income

17.62%

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)