Eglin AFB is a CDP located in Okaloosa County Florida. Eglin AFB has a 2024 population of 2,840. Eglin AFB is currently growing at a rate of 1.46% annually and its population has increased by 16.01% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,448 in 2020.
The average household income in Eglin AFB is $73,434 with a poverty rate of 8.69%. The median age in Eglin AFB is 24.2 years: 24 years for males, and 24.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Eglin AFB was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,751 | 63.47% |
| Two or more races | 444 | 16.09% |
| Black or African American | 234 | 8.48% |
| Asian | 163 | 5.91% |
| Other race | 163 | 5.91% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 820 | 3.13 | 0 | 100 |
| Married | 624 | 3.47 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 75 | 2.67 | 0 | 100 |
| Non Family | 70 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 51 | 2.55 | 0 | 100 |
3.33
Average Family Size
3.13
Average Household Size
0.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 12 | 0.93% |
| Associates Degree | 184 | 14.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 320 | 24.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 155 | 12% |
| High School Graduate | 188 | 14.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 57 | 4.41% |
| Some College | 376 | 29.1% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 797 | 790 | 304 |
| Hispanic | 300 | 243 | 94 |
| 2+ Races | 147 | 147 | 55 |
| Black | 125 | 125 | 29 |
| Other Race | 97 | 35 | 23 |
| Asian | 75 | 75 | 42 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 56%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,269 | $55,231 | $67,656 |
| Graduate Degree | $97,130 | $114,917 | $46,838 |
| High School Graduate | $11,086 | $59,688 | $10,348 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,500 | $56,650 | $0 |
| Some College | $51,600 | $54,760 | $0 |
$50,500
Average Earnings
$56,650
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.6% of Eglin AFB residents speak only English, while 19.4% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.71% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,492 | 171 | 11.46% |
| Hispanic | 508 | 21 | 4.13% |
| Other | 154 | 20 | 12.99% |
| Multiple | 381 | 11 | 2.89% |
8.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.45%
Male Poverty Rate
9.93%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Eglin AFB is Other, with 12.99% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Eglin AFB is Multiple, with 2.89% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 4.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 33.33% |
| Some College | 1.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 12.14% |
| Male Employed | 7.14% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,022 | $77,930 |
| Households | $67,153 | $73,434 |
| Married Families | $78,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,690 | $25,263 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
74.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
70.3%
Male Marriage Rate
78.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
215
Number of Veterans
136
Male Veterans
79
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 188 |
| Vietnam | 15 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 119 |
| 35 to 54 | 69 |
| 55 to 64 | 23 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 110 | 20.26% |
| Hispanic | 42 | 24.71% |
| Black | 36 | 33.96% |
| Asian | 30 | 51.72% |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 44.83% |
| Other Race | 13 | 13.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
5.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
81.7%
Labor Force Participation
34.1%
Employment Rate
3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
16.27%
Born in Eglin AFB
94.42%
Native Born
5.58%
Foreign Born
1.74%
Non Citizen
3.84%
Naturalized
94.42% of Eglin AFB residents were born in the United States, with 16.27% having been born in Florida. 1.74% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,840 | 41 | 1.46% |
| 2023 | 2,799 | 40 | 1.45% |
| 2022 | 2,759 | 15 | 0.55% |
| 2021 | 2,744 | 296 | 12.09% |
| 2020 | 2,448 | 296 | 13.75% |
| 2019 | 2,152 | 69 | 3.31% |
| 2018 | 2,083 | 18 | 0.87% |
| 2017 | 2,065 | -49 | -2.32% |
| 2016 | 2,114 | -270 | -11.33% |
| 2015 | 2,384 | -33 | -1.37% |
| 2014 | 2,417 | -227 | -8.59% |
| 2013 | 2,644 | -207 | -7.26% |
| 2012 | 2,851 | -655 | -18.68% |
| 2011 | 3,506 | 1,232 | 54.18% |
| 2010 | 2,274 | 0 | 0% |