32547 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 32547, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

32547 is a zip code in Okaloosa County, Florida, which covers Eglin AFB CCD and Fort Walton Beach, with a total population of 32,556 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 32547 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 32547.

The estimated population of people living in 32547 is 32,556, with a median age of 36.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 32547 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
32,556
 -4.45% -4.41%
2020
34,071
 -0.75% -
2019
34,330
+2.97%
-
2018
33,339
 -2.11% -
2017
34,058
 - -

Population of 32547 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 32547 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
62.4%
65.7%
 -5.02%
Black/African American
12.4%
13.8%
 -10.14%
Native
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
15.5%
13%
 +19.23%
Asian
2.9%
3.7%
 -21.62%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.6%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
6.4%
2.9%
 +120.69%
Other
0.4%
0.3%
 +33.33%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 32547 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 32547 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 32547 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 32547 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 36.6 +1.39% 34 +6.25% 39.8 -1.24%
2020 36.1 -1.37% 32 -6.16% 40.3 -0.25%
2019 36.6 -0.27% 34.1 0% 40.4 -0.49%
2018 36.7 +6.38% 34.1 +5.9% 40.6 +8.27%
2017 34.5 - 32.2 - 37.5 -

The median age of the 32547 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 32547 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 2,404 1.1% 2,111 -38.7% 2,352 1,396
10 to 19 1,665 -4.58% 1,906 +8.23% 1,589 1,940
20 to 29 3,523 -18.27% 2,715 -4.22% 2,888 2,596
30 to 39 2,813 +4.33% 2,248 -5.91% 2,922 2,063
40 to 49 1,635 +14.42% 1,861 +6.68% 1,868 1,958
50 to 59 2,048 -6.4% 2,153 -13.76% 1,888 1,814
60 to 69 1,530 +6.45% 1,658 +7.79% 1,600 1,778
70+ 1,373 +10.49% 2,415 -0.53% 1,518 2,386

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 32547 zip code is $55,853.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 32547.

  • Under 25
    $45,524.00
  • 25 to 44
    $56,649.00
  • 45 to 64
    $57,119.00
  • 65 and over
    $57,056.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 32547 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 32547, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 32547 is currently $71,033.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.59% of households in 32547 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 32547 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    17.80%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.54%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    21.10%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.96%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.36%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.67%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.59%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 32547 is $32,068.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 32547 by the total population of 32547.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 32547 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 32547 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    11.51%
  • Bachelor's degree
    32.09%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.20%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    37.92%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.27%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 32547 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 32547 zip over the age of 16 is 26,451.

Of those people, a total of 67.60% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 32547 is 56.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 32547 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,172 57.90% 4.90%
20 to 24 years 2,207 84.80% 11.30%
25 to 29 years 3,277 92.60% 4.90%
30 to 34 years 2,836 88.10% 2.20%
35 to 44 years 4,217 83.20% 3.80%
45 to 54 years 3,305 82.10% 1.20%
55 to 59 years 2,155 75.20% 3.60%
60 to 64 years 2,141 55.90% 4.00%
65 to 74 years 2,626 22.70% 1.50%
75 years and over 2,515 6.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 32547. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 18,099 65.30% 2.90%
Black or African American 3,483 72.80% 6.20%
American Indian and Alaska Native 30 66.70% 0.00%
Asian 945 60.50% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 9 100.00% 0.00%
Other 1,638 78.60% 4.60%
Two or more races 2,247 72.70% 8.10%
Hispanic or Latino 3,511 75.80% 3.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 17,195 64.00% 2.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 32547 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 32547 is 15,051, with median earnings of $30,313.00.

Women in 32547 are earning approximately 89.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 15,051 $30,313.00
Male 7,916 $32,321.00
Female 7,135 $28,851.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 32547 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,325 $41,660.00
Business and Financial 458 $55,565.00
Computer and Mathematical 461 $58,011.00
Architecture and Engineering 315 $82,056.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 80 $44,773.00
Community and Social Service 119 $45,337.00
Legal 49 $120,156.00
Educational and Library 596 $43,984.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 147 $33,854.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,267 $38,038.00
Healthcare Support 441 $27,188.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 227 $43,265.00
Law Enforcement 162 $67,750.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,111 $12,417.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 851 $26,644.00
Personal Care and Service 551 $10,740.00
Sales 1,652 $24,137.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,982 $28,687.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 17 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,018 $32,708.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 517 $44,255.00
Production 535 $22,372.00
Transportation and Material Moving 473 $25,489.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 32547 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 32547.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 650 $46,250.00 675 $38,516.00
Business and Financial 195 $61,373.00 263 $49,702.00
Computer and Mathematical 400 $55,469.00 61 $78,317.00
Architecture and Engineering 303 $81,976.00 12 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 24 $0.00 56 $43,409.00
Community and Social Service 42 $70,909.00 77 $43,125.00
Legal 25 $168,438.00 24 $43,438.00
Educational and Library 157 $76,425.00 439 $34,938.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 83 $35,481.00 64 $13,333.00
Healthcare Practitioners 206 $38,333.00 1,061 $38,013.00
Healthcare Support 68 $32,361.00 373 $26,176.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 137 $31,750.00 90 $0.00
Law Enforcement 162 $67,750.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 619 $9,724.00 492 $15,192.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 443 $27,312.00 408 $25,741.00
Personal Care and Service 133 $8,496.00 418 $12,243.00
Sales 731 $31,329.00 921 $18,417.00
Office and Administrative Support 808 $26,303.00 1,174 $30,590.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 17 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 908 $32,500.00 110 $50,088.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 508 $44,471.00 9 $0.00
Production 281 $25,710.00 254 $20,653.00
Transportation and Material Moving 377 $27,337.00 96 $20,962.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 14,313 households in 32547, with an average household size of 2.26 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 7,632 families living in the 32547 zip code with an average family size of 2.98 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 32547:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,419 683 1,530 6,681
Average Household Size 2.93 3.42 3.44 1.32
Total Families 5,419 683 1,530 0
Average Household Size 2.91 3.16 3.12 0

Poverty

Of the 7,632 families living in 32547, 9.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 32547:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 15,485 housing units in 32547.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 14,313 92.43%
Vacant 1,172 7.57%

42.09% of the total 15,485 housing units in 32547 are rental units. This is approximately 6,518 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 7,652 are occupied by the owner - or 49.42% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 32547 is $1,157.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 32547 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    143
  • Less than $500
    119
  • $500 to $999
    1,976
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    2,974
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,023
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    258
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    168
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 32547 is $209,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 32547 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    544
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    503
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    836
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,723
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,298
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,261
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    383
  • $1,000,000 or more
    104

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 32547. The chart below shows the number of properties in 32547 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    59
  • 1940 to 1949
    239
  • 1950 to 1959
    968
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,982
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,756
  • 1980 to 1989
    3,960
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,806
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,828
  • 2010 to 2013
    874
  • 2014 or later
    13

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 32547 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    986
  • 1 vehicle available
    5,412
  • 2 vehicles available
    5,702
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,213

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 32547 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 32547 that commute to work in a particular way.

22.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 32547.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    358
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    2,030
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    3,262
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    3,607
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,352
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    948
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,584
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    260
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    379
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    652
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    819
  • 90 or more minutes
    330

Summary

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