Bay County's 2026 population is estimated at 208,816, reflecting a 2.12% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Bay County is the 30th largest county in Florida. The 2010 population was 169,209 and has grown 23.41% since 2010.
Overall: 41 years
Female: 42.1 years
Male: 39.8 years
There are 147,011 adults, (34,078 of whom are seniors) in Bay County.
Female: 93,846 (50.3%)
Male: 92,547 (49.7%)
The racial composition of Bay County includes 75.42% White, 9.93% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 140,582 | 75.42% |
| Black or African American | 18,509 | 9.93% |
| Two or more races | 17,597 | 9.44% |
| Other race | 4,820 | 2.59% |
| Asian | 3,848 | 2.06% |
| Native American | 863 | 0.46% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 174 | 0.09% |
Bay County 's average per capita income is $45,624. Household income levels show a median of $73,533. The poverty rate stands at 11.89%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $102,494 | $128,135 |
| Families | $85,911 | $111,195 |
| Households | $73,533 | $96,618 |
| Non Families | $49,517 | $66,527 |
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