Panama City Beach is a city located in Florida. With a 2020 population of 13,201, it is the 151st largest city in Florida and the 2535th largest city in the United States. Panama City Beach is currently growing at a rate of 0.52% annually and its population has increased by 9.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,018 in 2010. Spanning over 19 miles, Panama City Beach has a population density of 684 people per square mile.
The average household income in Panama City Beach is $78,095 with a poverty rate of 5.32%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,198 per month, and the median house value is $229,400. The median age in Panama City Beach is 43.6 years, 42 years for males, and 44.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 110.9 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Panama City Beach was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,508 | 82.85% |
| Two or More Races | 724 | 5.71% |
| Black or African American | 712 | 5.61% |
| Asian | 546 | 4.30% |
| Some Other Race | 148 | 1.17% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 45 | 0.35% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,490 | 2.31 | 62.1 |
| Married | 2,779 | 2.97 | 72.7 |
| Non Family | 2,187 | 1.26 | 52.4 |
| Female | 379 | 3.21 | 48.5 |
| Male | 145 | 3.1 | 40.7 |
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 175 | 1.81% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 528 | 5.46% |
| High School Graduate | 2,545 | 26.32% |
| Some College | 2,606 | 26.95% |
| Associates Degree | 958 | 9.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,074 | 21.45% |
| Graduate Degree | 784 | 8.11% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,016 | 7,480 | 2,479 |
| Black | 627 | 543 | 116 |
| Hispanic | 464 | 396 | 74 |
| Asian | 273 | 258 | 176 |
| Multiple Races | 251 | 246 | |
| Other Race | 97 | 70 | 13 |
| Native American | 18 | 18 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 64.47%.
$40,104
Average Earnings
$50,231
Average Male
$30,945
Average Female
88.21% of Panama City Beach residents speak only English, while 11.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 3.65% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,996 | 560 | 5.60% |
| Black | 712 | 85 | 11.94% |
| Hispanic | 699 | 20 | 2.86% |
| Multiple | 660 | 5 | 0.76% |
5.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.97%
Male Poverty Rate
6.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Panama City Beach is Black, with 11.94% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Panama City Beach is Multiple, with 0.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.24%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.28%.
54.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.7%
Male Marriage Rate
55.0%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,490 | 16.63% |
| Black | 100 | 15.31% |
| Hispanic | 93 | 17.38% |
| 2 or More | 67 | 29.26% |
| Asian | 30 | 7.18% |
| Other | 26 | 26.80% |
1.93%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.39%
Veteran Disability Rate
63.8%
Labor Force Participation
60.6%
Employment Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
88.95%
Native Born
11.05%
Foreign Born
6.36%
Non Citizen
4.68%
Naturalized
88.95% of Panama City Beach residents were born in the United States, with 21.00% having been born in Florida. 6.36% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 13,201 | 68 | 0.52% |
| 2019 | 13,133 | 68 | 0.52% |
| 2018 | 13,065 | 290 | 2.27% |
| 2017 | 12,775 | 68 | 0.54% |
| 2016 | 12,707 | 145 | 1.15% |
| 2015 | 12,562 | 225 | 1.82% |
| 2014 | 12,337 | 354 | 2.95% |
| 2013 | 11,983 | 218 | 1.85% |
| 2012 | 11,765 | 176 | 1.52% |
| 2011 | 11,589 | 25 | 0.22% |
| 2010 | 11,564 | 3,893 | 4.19% |
| 2000 | 7,671 | 3,620 | 6.59% |
| 1990 | 4,051 | 0.00% |