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Okaloosa County, FL: growth, migration and housing
Okaloosa County has 221,810 residents, up 4.6% since 2020 (+0.8% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 9,353 households moved in and 9,506 moved out (-153 net), bringing in a net $33.0M of income. Median household income is $81,998, the median home $351,200 and median rent $1,612 a month.
In Florida: 50th of 67 counties for 5-year population growth · 59th of 67 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 11th of 67 counties for median household income · 21st of 67 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Okaloosa County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa County, FL | 584 | $33.1M |
| Walton County, FL | 544 | $41.5M |
| Escambia County, FL | 278 | $11.6M |
| Bay County, FL | 155 | $10.6M |
| El Paso County, CO | 118 | $6.3M |
| Cumberland County, NC | 113 | $8.3M |
| Bexar County, TX | 108 | $7.4M |
| Hillsborough County, FL | 107 | $8.2M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Okaloosa County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Walton County, FL | 860 | $65.6M |
| Santa Rosa County, FL | 801 | $45.5M |
| Escambia County, FL | 390 | $18.4M |
| Bay County, FL | 233 | $15.6M |
| Bexar County, TX | 126 | $8.4M |
| Hillsborough County, FL | 123 | $7.6M |
| Curry County, NM | 103 | $7.2M |
| Clark County, NV | 99 | $5.7M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.