Population 349 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in West Panama City Beach
Household size in West Panama City Beach
| Period | West Panama City Beach | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.68 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.94 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.79 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.72 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in West Panama City Beach average 2.72 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in Florida as a whole, where it has 2.63 people.
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 West Panama City Beach
| Period | West Panama City Beach | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.5 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.7 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.9 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.0 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.5 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
West Panama City Beach skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.0, against 40.1 nationally. That is in line with the rest of Florida. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.5, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 West Panama City Beach
| Period | West Panama City Beach | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.4% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in West Panama City Beach (9.4%), below the national share of 11.6%.
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 West Panama City Beach
Renters in West Panama City Beach
| Period | West Panama City Beach | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.0% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.7% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −10.8 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
West Panama City Beach is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 6.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About half of owners (50.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 West Panama City Beach
| Period | West Panama City Beach | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.4% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.9% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.5% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.0% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −8.4 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.0% of the housing in West Panama City Beach, 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.
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 West Panama City Beach
| Period | West Panama City Beach | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1995 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1993 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1996 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2006 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +5 | +6 |
West Panama City Beach has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2006, versus 1980 nationally.
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 West Panama City Beach
| Period | West Panama City Beach | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $644 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $874 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $937 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,705 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,061 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in West Panama City Beach costs $1,705 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are lower than in Florida as a whole ($1,816). The typical renter here spends 34.8% 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 West Panama City Beach
Bachelor's degrees in West Panama City Beach
| Period | West Panama City Beach | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.8% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.0% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.0% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +23.5 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in West Panama City Beach as nationally: 36.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%.
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 West Panama City Beach
| Period | West Panama City Beach | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.7% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.1% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.9% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.3% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.6 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in West Panama City Beach: 97.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
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 West Panama City Beach
| Period | West Panama City Beach | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs high in West Panama City Beach: 6.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. 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).
West Panama City Beach 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Panama City Beach | 2.72 | 42.0 | 9.4% | 6.3% | 15.0% | 2006 | $1,705 | 36.0% | 97.3% | 6.8% |
| Laguna Beach | 1.88 | 54.7 | 4.2% | 31.4% | 53.0% | 1991 | $1,598 | 37.1% | 95.2% | 3.0% |
| Panama City Beach | 2.25 | 43.2 | 9.4% | 39.9% | 35.2% | 2002 | $1,792 | 37.2% | 95.1% | 4.0% |
| Red Head | 2.62 | 46.8 | 10.3% | 16.0% | 13.4% | 1998 | $1,243 | 22.4% | 93.5% | 4.9% |
| Rosemary Bch | 2.20 | 54.6 | 2.2% | 16.0% | 54.6% | 2011 | $2,529 | 60.6% | 97.8% | 4.2% |
| Ebro | 2.82 | 43.7 | 13.6% | 7.8% | 13.2% | 2001 | $1,231 | 21.2% | 92.5% | 7.5% |
| Choctaw | 2.51 | 47.7 | 2.8% | 15.8% | 19.9% | 2011 | $2,289 | 42.3% | 97.5% | 2.3% |
| Southport | 2.58 | 50.1 | 2.7% | 8.5% | 9.5% | 1999 | $1,194 | 34.1% | 91.1% | 3.2% |
| Lynn Haven | 2.49 | 39.2 | 10.1% | 28.2% | 8.3% | 1995 | $1,587 | 35.7% | 92.0% | 2.9% |
| Panama City | 2.47 | 40.0 | 12.0% | 33.7% | 10.5% | 1988 | $1,432 | 24.6% | 90.1% | 4.1% |
| Grayton Beach | 2.37 | 38.8 | 3.9% | 31.3% | 20.5% | 2008 | $1,951 | 43.5% | 98.4% | 1.7% |
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 West Panama City Beach. 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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