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Panama City Beach, FL


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Panama City Beach, Florida

Panama City Beach, Florida, in Bay county, is 76 miles S of Dothan, Alabama (center to center) and 248 miles W of Jacksonville, Florida. The city is conveniently located inside the Panama City metropolitan area. There are an estimated 7,671 people in Panama City Beach.

The People and Families of Panama City Beach

In Panama City Beach, about 59% of adults are married.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Panama City Beach than in most places. The city has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Panama City Beach had a median family income of $49,127. You won't find a lot of people in Panama City Beach living below the poverty line.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($37,750) in Panama City Beach. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Panama City Beach Housing

Approximately 75% of housing in Panama City Beach is owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Panama City Beach contains many homes that have been built in recent years.

Commuting

In Panama City Beach, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Panama City Beach strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 6%Panama City Beach Short Commute Times
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 10%Panama City Beach Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Panama City Beach, FL

Comparing Panama City Beach to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population108
Senior Citizens97
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men78
Well-Paid Single Women67
Racial Diversity32
Female Share of the Population22
Children Under 5 Years Old13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty810
People in Middle Class or Better78
College Educated Adults77
Median Family Income67

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times810
Walking and Biking to Work87
Working at Home76
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes86
People Living Alone65
Affordability of Rents44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime12
Low Property Crime11

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