Bay County's estimated 2026 population is 214,310 with a growth rate of 3.52% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Bay County is the 30th largest county in Florida. The 2010 population was 169,209 and has seen a growth of 26.65% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Bay County includes 76.51% White, 10% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (76.51%)
Black or African American (10%)
Two or more races (8.48%)
Other race (2.49%)
Asian (1.95%)
Native American (0.45%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.11%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 138,770 | 76.51% |
| Black or African American | 18,134 | 10% |
| Two or more races | 15,386 | 8.48% |
| Other race | 4,520 | 2.49% |
| Asian | 3,542 | 1.95% |
| Native American | 817 | 0.45% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 199 | 0.11% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Bay County's average per capita income is $43,937. Household income levels show a median of $70,188. The poverty rate stands at 11.67%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $98,110 | $122,413 |
| Families | $81,161 | $105,886 |
| Households | $70,188 | $92,641 |
| Non Families | $48,151 | $63,803 |
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