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Panama City Beach

County:
Bay County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
19.305
State:
Florida

Panama City Beach is a city located in Bay County, Florida. Panama City Beach has a 2026 population of 20,939. Panama City Beach is currently growing at a rate of 2.41% annually and its population has increased by 16.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,987 in 2020.

The median household income in Panama City Beach is $80,941 with a poverty rate of 9.97%. The median age in Panama City Beach is 45.4 years: 45.2 years for males, and 45.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 101.4 males.

20.9K
Total Population
1,085
Density (mi²)
492 2.41%
Growth

Panama City Beach Population

Panama City Beach Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202620,9394922.41%
202520,4474922.47%
202419,9554192.14%
202319,5364592.41%
202219,0777384.02%
202118,3393521.96%
202017,987-92-0.51%
201912,587-589-4.47%
201813,1763162.46%
201712,860910.71%
201612,7691471.16%
201512,6222341.89%
201412,3883542.94%
201312,0342181.84%
201211,8161781.53%
201111,638270.23%
201011,611-407-3.39%
20007,6713,62089.36%
19904,05100%

Median Age

Overall: 45.4 years
Female: 45.8 years
Male: 45.2 years

Panama City Beach Adults

There are 15,687 adults, (3,381 of whom are seniors) in Panama City Beach.

Sex Ratio

Female: 9,419 (49.6%)
Male: 9,552 (50.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Panama City Beach includes 79.75% White, 5.44% Black or African American, 3.58% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White15,12979.75%
Two or more races1,6768.83%
Black or African American1,0325.44%
Other race6803.58%
Asian3321.75%
Native American1220.64%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races7864.14%
Other race5943.13%
White4942.6%
Native American490.26%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White14,63577.14%
Black or African American1,0325.44%
Two or more races8904.69%
Asian3321.75%
Other race860.45%
Native American730.38%

Panama City Beach Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Panama City Beach 's average per capita income is $53,850. Household income levels show a median of $80,941. The poverty rate stands at 9.97%.

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$124,261-
Families$90,446$127,868
Households$80,941$112,821
Non Families$59,045$81,809

$53,850

Average Income

$80,941

Median Household Income

9.97%

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)