Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fort Walton Beach: city in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States
About
Fort Walton Beach is a city located in the county of Okaloosa in the U.S. state of Florida. Its population at the 2010 census was 19,507 and a population density of 906 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 22,396 inhabitants.
The city was created 85 years ago in 1940.
Quick Facts about Fort Walton Beach
| Population | 22,396 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Florida (United States) |
| County | Okaloosa County |
| Postal code | 32547–32549 |
| Phone Area Codes | 850 |
| Area | 21.52 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 30.4206,-86.6171 |
| Altitude | 7 feet / 2 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1941 (85 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 16:19:02 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 1,041 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 12.9% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 76℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Fort Walton Beach is located at 30°25'14"N 86°37'1"W (30.4205900, -86.6170700).
Fort Walton Beach map
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Fort Walton Beach
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Fort Walton Beach increased by 12.9% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 19,507 | - | census |
| 2011 | 19,779 | 1.38% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 20,332 | 2.72% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 20,519 | 0.91% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 21,417 | 4.19% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 21,672 | 1.18% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 21,830 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 22,048 | 0.99% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 22,235 | 0.84% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 22,521 | 1.27% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 22,396 | -0.56% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Fort Walton Beach
1Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
1010 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, United States View details
Phone: +18502439046 | Website available
2Wild Willy's Adventure Zone
1306 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, United States View details
Phone: +18504003300 | Website available
3Goofy Golf
401 Eglin Pkwy NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547, United States View details
Phone: +18508624922
4Emerald Coast Science Center
31 Memorial Pkwy SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, United States View details
Phone: +18506641261 | Website available
5Wat Mongkolratanaram Temple
741 Mayflower Ave, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547, United States View details
Phone: +18508632906
Services and Civic Places in Fort Walton Beach
1Fort Walton Beach City Hall
107 Miracle Strip Pkwy SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 View details
Phone: +18508339500 | Website available
2Vocational Rehabilitation
119 Beal Pkwy SW #101, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, United States View details
Phone: +18508339114 | Website available
3City Council Chambers
US-98, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 View details
4Safcare - Medical Training & Education
200 Marilyn Ave NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, United States View details
Phone: +18502598783 | Website available
5Okalossa County School & Department
120 Lowery Pl SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, United States View details
Phone: +18508333541 | Website available
6WIC
221 Hospital Dr NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, United States View details
Phone: +18508339254 | Website available
People born in Fort Walton Beach (26)
People born in Fort Walton Beach, including racecar driver Aric Almirola, musician Brian Marshall, baseball player Matt Moore, .
More notable people
- Jason Elam (Player of American football) he was born in 08/03/1970
- Danny Wuerffel (American football player, Heisman Trophy winner, College Football Hall of Fame, quarterback) he was born in 27/05/1974
- Tom Hammonds (American basketball player) he was born in 27/03/1967
- Akeem Spence (American football player, defensive lineman) he was born in 29/11/1991
- Blake Dean (American baseball player) he was born in 25/02/1988
- Brad Drake (Florida State Representative) he was born in 07/02/1975
- Brannon Condren (Player of American football) he was born in 19/08/1983
- D. J. Hall (American football player) he was born in 18/07/1986
- Demetria McKinney (actress and singer) she was born in 27/08/1981
- E. G. Green (American football player) he was born in 28/06/1975
- George Bethune (American and Canadian football player) he was born in 30/03/1967
- Glen Coffee (Player of American football) he was born in 01/05/1987
- Mike James (American baseball player) he was born in 15/08/1967
- Ray Sansom (American politician) he was born in 11/07/1962
- Ronnie Bass (American football player) he was born in 28/10/1955
- Scott Fletcher (American baseball player) he was born in 30/07/1958
- Sean Reynolds (Footballer) he was born in 11/04/1990
- Chris Martin (American-football player (1990-)) he was born in 04/01/1990
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Fort Walton Beach, FL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 433068 | Okaloosa Technical College | Fort Walton Beach (FL) | 32547 |
Closest post offices linked to Fort Walton Beach.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Walton Beach Post Office | Fort Walton Beach (FL) | 32548 |
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 |
| Longwood | 16,876 | City in Seminole County, Florida, United States |
| Niceville | 16,217 | City in Florida |
| Destin | 14,284 | 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
Fort Walton Beach distances to largest Florida cities