Florida Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 186,393 (100%) |
| Population Density | 246 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 45 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $73,533 |
| Per Capita Income | $40,782 |
| Median Home Value | $310,500 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 108,362 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 52,660 (48.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 26,118 (24.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 29,584 (27.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 78,778 |
| Average Household Size | 2.33 |
| Family Households | 50,398 (64.0%) |
The table below compares Bay County to the other 67 counties and county equivalents in Florida by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 30 | 56th |
| Population Density | # 32 | 53rd |
| Median Household Income | # 23 | 67th |
| Per Capita Income | # 23 | 67th |
| Diversity Index | # 43 | 38th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Florida Census Data Comparison Tool.
