2023 ACS Census Data · Population 181,368
Bay County is a mid-sized county in Florida with a population of 181,368. The median household income is $70,188, 8% above the national average. The poverty rate is 11.7%, median home value is $276,900, and 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
181,368
2023 estimate
Rank #374 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$70,188
Household
Rank #1044 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$276,900
Owner-occupied
Rank #607 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
28.0%
Adults 25+
Rank #851 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.3%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
8.0%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
10.4%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
10.7%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
7% above Florida avg·8% above national avg
Poverty Rate
20% above Florida avg·22% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
17% above Florida avg·6% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$38,856
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
11.7%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
61.1%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
8% above Florida avg·32% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
15% above Florida avg·53% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
8% below Florida avg·6% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
18% below Florida avg·42% below national avg
Housing Units
106,209
Households
76,118
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,648
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
91.5%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
25 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
11% above Florida avg·16% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
4% above Florida avg·3% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
13.9%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
16.9%
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