What is the population of Destin?

The population of Destin, FL is 14,284.

Where is Destin located?

Destin, FL is located at latitude 30.3935300 and longitude -86.4957800. It is in United States.

What is the area of Destin?

The area of Destin, FL is 21.927633 km².

What is the elevation of Destin?

Destin, FL has an elevation of 7 meters (23 feet) above sea level.

What time zone is Destin in?

Destin, FL is in the America/Chicago time zone.

What state is Destin in?

Destin is in the state of Florida, United States.

What county is Destin, FL in?

Destin is in Okaloosa County, Florida.

How has the population of Destin changed?

The population of Destin, FL has increased from 12,305 (2010) to 14,284 (2020), a change of 16.1%.

Destin, Florida

Destin: City in Florida

About

Destin is a city located in the county of Okaloosa in the U.S. state of Florida. Its population at the 2010 census was 12,305 and a population density of 561 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 14,284 inhabitants.

The city was created 42 years ago in 1983.

Destin locator map — Location of Destin on Florida map.

Quick Facts about Destin

Population	14,284 (2020)
Country	United States of America
State	Florida (United States)
County	Okaloosa County
Postal code	32540–32541
Phone Area Codes	850
Area	21.93 km²
Latitude & Longitude	30.3935,-86.4958
Altitude	26 feet / 8 meters
Establishment	January 01, 1984 (42 years ago)
Time Zone	America/Chicago
Local time	16:19:15 (18th April 2026)
Density	651 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth	13.85% (2010-2020)

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Geography

Destin is located at 30°23'37"N 86°29'45"W (30.3935300, -86.4957800).

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Demographics

The population of Destin increased by 13.85% in 10 years.

Year	Population	% Change	Method
2010	12,305	-	census
2011	12,242	-0.51%	estimation process
2012	12,600	2.84%	estimation process
2013	12,983	2.95%	estimation process
2014	13,060	0.59%	estimation process
2015	13,238	1.34%	estimation process
2016	13,376	1.03%	estimation process
2017	13,615	1.76%	estimation process
2018	14,043	3.05%	estimation process
2019	14,247	1.43%	estimation process
2020	14,284	0.26%	estimation process

Destin zip code is 32541. County name: Okaloosa, County fips: 12091

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Best Things to Do in Destin

1Destin Harbor Boardwalk

Rating: 4.6 (6431)

102 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541, United States View details

Phone: +18506833009 | Website available

2The Track - Destin

Rating: 4.3 (4187)

1125 US-98, Destin, FL 32541, United States View details

Phone: +18506544668 | Website available

3Gator Beach - The World's Greatest Alligator Park

Rating: 4.4 (908)

20001 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin, FL 32541, United States View details

Phone: +18506544200 | Website available

Gator Beach - The World's Greatest Alligator Park

4Destin History & Fishing Museum

Rating: 4.7 (231)

108 Stahlman Ave, Destin, FL 32541, United States View details

Phone: +18508376611 | Website available

5Escapology Escape Rooms Destin

Rating: 4.5 (105)

9375 US Highway 98 W Miramar Beach, Destin, FL 32550, United States View details

Phone: +18508424885 | Website available

Where to Eat in Destin

1HarborWalk Village

Rating: 4.5 (5588)

34 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541, United States View details

Phone: +18504240600 | Website available

Where to Stay in Destin

1Hyatt Place Sandestin/At Grand Boulevard

Rating: 4.6 (269)

325 Grand Blvd, Destin, FL 32550, United States View details

Phone: +18506507611 | Website available

Hyatt Place Sandestin/At Grand Boulevard

Services and Civic Places in Destin

1Destin City Hall

Rating: 4.9 (8)

4200 Indian Bayou Trail, Destin, FL 32541 View details

Phone: +18508374242 | Website available

2Destin City Hall Annex

Indian Bayou Dr, Destin, FL 32541 View details

Phone: +18508374242 | Website available

People born in Destin (2)

People born in Destin, including water skier Chris Parrish, US-amerikanischer Schauspieler Justin Randell Brooke, .

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Destin, FL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code	Name	City	ZIP
433068	Okaloosa Technical College	Fort Walton Beach (FL)	32547

Nearby Post Offices

Closest post offices linked to Destin.

Post Office Name	City	ZIP
Destin Post Office	Destin (FL)	32541

Other cities in Okaloosa County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Okaloosa County , FL.

City Name	Population	Title
Crestview	25,663	City in Florida, United States
Fort Walton Beach	22,396	City in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States
Longwood	16,876	City in Seminole County, Florida, United States
Niceville	16,217	City in Florida
Lake Lorraine	7,010	Census-designated place in Okaloosa County, Florida
Valparaiso	5,848	City in Florida
Mary Esther	4,462	City in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States
Shalimar	841	City in Florida, United States of America
Laurel Hill	633	City in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States of America
Cinco Bayou	447	City in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States of America

Distance to Other Cities

Destin distances to largest Florida cities