Fort Walton Beach city, Florida
Official LSAD Designation: Fort Walton Beach city • Census GEOID: 1224475
• Okaloosa County
Fort Walton Beach city is an incorporated city in Okaloosa County, Florida. According to official records from the Census (2025), Fort Walton Beach city had an estimated population of 21,097 residents. Official Census Bureau geographic records classify this community under LSAD designation Fort Walton Beach city (GEOID 1224475).
Local Government Administration U.S. Census Bureau GMAF
City Of Fort Walton Beach
Municipal
Official Title:
City Manager
Address:
107 MIRACLE STRIP PKWY SW, FORT WALTON BEACH FL 32548-6614
County Of Okaloosa
County
Official Title:
Chairman
Address:
1250 N EGLIN PARKWAY, SHALIMAR FL 32578
Civic & Statistical Snapshot
| Category | Estimate | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 21,097 | 2025 |
| Median Household Income | $68,538 | 2020-2024 |
| Median Home Value | $321,800 | 2020-2024 |
| Land Area | 7.64 sq mi | Gazetteer (2026) |
| Civic & Public Services | Hospitals, Libraries, Colleges | CMS / IMLS / IPEDS |
| Schools & Districts | NCES Directory Listings | Provided by k12guides.com |
| Nearby Airports | Landing Facilities | Provided by airport-data.com |
| Climate & Weather | NOAA 30-Year Normals | 1991–2020 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).