Area Statistics

City of Destin
Population 12,174
Households 5,449
Avg. Annual Employment 10,191
Mean Household Income $82,427
Est. Visitors for FY2002/3 748,016

County & State Populations
Okaloosa County 183,733
Florida 17,397,161

Population Projection (2010)
Okaloosa County 202,600

Labor Force (2004)
County Civilian 92,689
County Unemployment 3.0%

County Public School Enrollment 31,006

*Data compiled from the Economic Development Council 2006 Industry & Economic Guide and the Economic Impact of Destin Tourism on Okaloosa County prepared in April 2004 by the Haas Center for Business Research & Economic Development.

**For more detailed information, contact the Destin Area Chamber at (850) 837-6241 to receive a copy of the Economic Development Council’s Industry & Economic Guide or visit www.florida-edc.org.