Population 13,650 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Upper Grand Lagoon
Household size in Upper Grand Lagoon
| Period | Upper Grand Lagoon | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.25 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.39 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.48 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.15 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Upper Grand Lagoon is a place of small households, averaging 2.15 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.25 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the north.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Upper Grand Lagoon
| Period | Upper Grand Lagoon | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.7 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.9 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.3 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.9 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.3 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.9, Upper Grand Lagoon is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.7, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the north and oldest in the southeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Upper Grand Lagoon
| Period | Upper Grand Lagoon | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.5% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.9% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Upper Grand Lagoon than nationally: 9.9%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 1.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Upper Grand Lagoon
Renters in Upper Grand Lagoon
| Period | Upper Grand Lagoon | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.1% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.0% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.2% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 36.4% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Upper Grand Lagoon is about as common as it is nationally: 36.4% of households rent, against 34.8%. Renters make up a bigger share here than in Florida overall (32.4%). About four in ten owners (38.8%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 1.3 points, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Upper Grand Lagoon
| Period | Upper Grand Lagoon | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.7% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.7% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.2% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.9% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −9.8 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.9% of the housing in Upper Grand Lagoon, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 9.8 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Upper Grand Lagoon
| Period | Upper Grand Lagoon | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1992 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1992 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1994 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Upper Grand Lagoon is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1994, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1990 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the south.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Upper Grand Lagoon
| Period | Upper Grand Lagoon | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,106 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,118 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,173 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,702 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$596 | +$724 | +$606 |
The median renter in Upper Grand Lagoon pays $1,702 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in Florida as a whole ($1,816). Rent has climbed $596 a month since 2006–10, up 54%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 33.8% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Upper Grand Lagoon
Bachelor's degrees in Upper Grand Lagoon
| Period | Upper Grand Lagoon | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.9% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.3% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.1% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.1% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Upper Grand Lagoon as nationally: 36.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 2.2 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Upper Grand Lagoon
| Period | Upper Grand Lagoon | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.0% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.3% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.6% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.3% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Upper Grand Lagoon: 97.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.3 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 31 have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Upper Grand Lagoon
| Period | Upper Grand Lagoon | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.9% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Upper Grand Lagoon has been low: just 2.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Upper Grand Lagoon compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Grand Lagoon | 2.15 | 44.9 | 9.9% | 36.4% | 14.9% | 1994 | $1,702 | 36.1% | 97.3% | 2.8% |
| Lower Grand Lagoon | 1.80 | 56.5 | 7.0% | 29.2% | 67.3% | 1987 | $1,347 | 35.3% | 92.1% | 2.7% |
| West Bay | 2.53 | 35.6 | 5.2% | 47.0% | 19.0% | 2014 | $1,906 | 49.6% | 95.0% | 4.1% |
| Pretty Bayou | 2.22 | 44.6 | 5.7% | 31.2% | 10.6% | 1988 | $1,344 | 45.1% | 96.7% | 3.0% |
| Panama City Beach | 2.25 | 43.2 | 9.4% | 39.9% | 35.2% | 2002 | $1,792 | 37.2% | 95.1% | 4.0% |
| Panama City | 2.47 | 40.0 | 12.0% | 33.7% | 10.5% | 1988 | $1,432 | 24.6% | 90.1% | 4.1% |
| Lynn Haven | 2.49 | 39.2 | 10.1% | 28.2% | 8.3% | 1995 | $1,587 | 35.7% | 92.0% | 2.9% |
| Springfield | 2.40 | 38.2 | 16.1% | 33.4% | 9.4% | 1991 | $1,305 | 15.6% | 86.0% | 3.3% |
| Tyndall AFB | 3.30 | 23.3 | 10.6% | 100.0% | 31.7% | 2009 | $2,422 | 35.6% | 80.0% | 10.3% |
| Parker | 2.42 | 40.0 | 13.2% | 45.5% | 14.2% | 1982 | $1,390 | 21.7% | 85.1% | 8.3% |
| Callaway | 2.50 | 36.6 | 12.0% | 37.7% | 9.9% | 1991 | $1,445 | 25.8% | 87.3% | 3.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Upper Grand Lagoon. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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