32569 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 32569, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

32569 is a zip code in Okaloosa County, Florida, which covers Eglin AFB CCD and Fort Walton Beach, with a total population of 12,184 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 32569 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 32569.

The estimated population of people living in 32569 is 12,184, with a median age of 38.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 32569 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
12,184
 -4.73% -1.41%
2020
12,789
+1.04%
-
2019
12,657
 -2.42% -
2018
12,971
+4.96%
-
2017
12,358
 - -

Population of 32569 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 32569 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
65.3%
70.9%
 -7.90%
Black/African American
10.4%
8.3%
 +25.30%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
8.5%
10.7%
 -20.56%
Asian
10.1%
4.2%
 +140.48%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
5.4%
5.2%
 +3.85%
Other
0.2%
0.7%
 -71.43%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 32569 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 32569 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 32569 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 32569 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.5 +10.63% 38.2 +9.46% 39.6 +14.45%
2020 34.8 -0.29% 34.9 +5.12% 34.6 -12.18%
2019 34.9 -2.79% 33.2 -2.06% 39.4 +1.03%
2018 35.9 -3.75% 33.9 -5.57% 39 +1.56%
2017 37.3 - 35.9 - 38.4 -

The median age of the 32569 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 32569 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 9 575 +15.44% 783 -16.18% 638 648
10 to 19 799 -42.31% 720 -19.48% 486 584
20 to 29 1,329 -14.31% 964 -11.3% 1,105 838
30 to 39 780 +43.69% 695 +26.13% 1,140 894
40 to 49 641 -10% 719 -23.55% 549 549
50 to 59 983 -2.74% 955 -1.33% 953 939
60 to 69 678 +31.82% 763 2.17% 892 757
70+ 484 +14.05% 490 +33.84% 543 669

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 32569 zip code is $61,201.00.

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 32569.

  • Under 25
    $41,875.00
  • 25 to 44
    $63,354.00
  • 45 to 64
    $72,934.00
  • 65 and over
    $49,570.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 32569 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 32569, 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 32569 is currently $85,214.00.

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.

4.78% of households in 32569 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 32569 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    10.77%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.70%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    25.70%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.34%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.40%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.31%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.78%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 32569 is $35,101.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 32569 by the total population of 32569.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 32569 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 32569 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
    14.11%
  • Bachelor's degree
    40.39%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.45%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    32.48%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.57%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 32569 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 32569 zip over the age of 16 is 10,380.

Of those people, a total of 68.80% 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 32569 is 57.20%.

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 32569 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 552 54.00% 11.80%
20 to 24 years 619 91.80% 13.70%
25 to 29 years 1,324 93.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 1,387 82.70% 5.90%
35 to 44 years 1,219 91.40% 13.60%
45 to 54 years 1,296 84.00% 5.80%
55 to 59 years 1,122 69.30% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 1,046 50.50% 1.50%
65 to 74 years 1,115 29.30% 14.70%
75 years and over 700 8.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 32569. 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 7,606 67.20% 7.70%
Black or African American 1,145 78.20% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 988 63.10% 7.40%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 189 65.60% 0.00%
Two or more races 452 85.00% 2.40%
Hispanic or Latino 681 73.60% 6.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,301 67.10% 7.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 32569 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 32569 is 5,937, with median earnings of $33,721.00.

Women in 32569 are earning approximately 75.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,937 $33,721.00
Male 3,146 $40,433.00
Female 2,791 $30,433.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 32569 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 651 $60,457.00
Business and Financial 93 $34,850.00
Computer and Mathematical 103 $62,083.00
Architecture and Engineering 239 $83,681.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 98 $52,679.00
Legal 65 $34,176.00
Educational and Library 317 $39,018.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 36 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 305 $52,564.00
Healthcare Support 117 $48,237.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 116 $51,885.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 859 $12,617.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 346 $18,839.00
Personal Care and Service 255 $22,758.00
Sales 685 $31,932.00
Office and Administrative Support 527 $35,865.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 2 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 221 $32,227.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 331 $45,933.00
Production 202 $30,764.00
Transportation and Material Moving 136 $10,577.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 32569 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 32569.

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 427 $59,261.00 224 $68,343.00
Business and Financial 63 $88,150.00 30 $10,962.00
Computer and Mathematical 65 $85,972.00 38 $55,714.00
Architecture and Engineering 217 $71,719.00 22 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 46 $53,214.00 52 $51,923.00
Legal 57 $0.00 8 $0.00
Educational and Library 48 $41,136.00 269 $32,399.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 36 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 74 $34,123.00 231 $53,623.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 117 $48,237.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 108 $51,885.00 8 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 335 $12,120.00 524 $18,068.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 179 $18,068.00 167 $19,338.00
Personal Care and Service 17 $0.00 238 $23,095.00
Sales 372 $38,294.00 313 $30,625.00
Office and Administrative Support 202 $52,396.00 325 $28,917.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 2 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 221 $32,227.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 331 $45,933.00 0 $0.00
Production 106 $21,400.00 96 $33,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 86 $6,654.00 50 $60,357.00

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 4,828 households in 32569, with an average household size of 2.52 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 3,226 families living in the 32569 zip code with an average family size of 2.97 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 32569:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,702 169 355 1,602
Average Household Size 2.93 3.86 3.61 1.44
Total Families 2,702 169 355 0
Average Household Size 2.93 2.83 3.4 0

Poverty

Of the 3,226 families living in 32569, 3.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 32569:

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 5,336 housing units in 32569.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,828 90.48%
Vacant 508 9.52%

22.98% of the total 5,336 housing units in 32569 are rental units. This is approximately 1,226 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,467 are occupied by the owner - or 64.97% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 32569 is $1,092.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 32569 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
    135
  • Less than $500
    44
  • $500 to $999
    443
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    539
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    196
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    4

Property Value

The median value of a property in 32569 is $234,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 32569 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    173
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    81
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    280
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    796
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,334
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    580
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    166
  • $1,000,000 or more
    57

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 32569. The chart below shows the number of properties in 32569 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    0
  • 1940 to 1949
    19
  • 1950 to 1959
    87
  • 1960 to 1969
    770
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,202
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,231
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,211
  • 2000 to 2009
    698
  • 2010 to 2013
    118
  • 2014 or later
    0

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 32569 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    183
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,606
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,901
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,138

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 32569 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 32569 that commute to work in a particular way.

25.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 32569.

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
    101
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    678
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    927
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,032
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,033
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    726
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    614
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    97
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    172
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    354
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    340
  • 90 or more minutes
    202

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 32569 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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