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Eglin AFB, FL

Census-designated place in Okaloosa County, Florida.

Population

2,778

Land area

3.1sq mi

People per sq mi

902

ZIP codes

0

Eglin AFB and its ZIP codes

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Eglin AFB at a glance

  • Eglin AFB is about 2.2 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
  • The median household income is $84,167, 13% above the Florida median of $74,568.
  • Median rent is $2,260 a month.

Local data for Eglin AFB, FL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Eglin AFB, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$84,167

Poverty rate

2.7%

Median rent

$2,260/mo

Homeownership

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

44.1%

Median age

25.0

Average commute

14.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (385), German Americans (381), Italian Americans (353).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Okaloosa County. PPP loans are for Eglin AFB.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.1%

Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$63,935

89,542 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$66,226

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$3.5B

FY 2026, $16,616 per person

Okaloosa County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Eglin AFB, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone79.8%
  • Carpooled5.6%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked4.3%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home10.4%

Average one-way commute: 14.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Eglin AFB, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: lightning

Storm events since 1996

439

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

8,128

10.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

90° / 38°F

73.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Eglin AFB, FL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

27.0%

U.S. 33.3% -6.3 pts

Diabetes

3.2%

U.S. 12.1% -8.9 pts

Smoking

9.9%

U.S. 12.8% -2.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

14.2%

U.S. 11.1% +3.1 pts

Cities near Eglin AFB

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Lake LorraineCensus-designated place1.7 mi2.1
ShalimarTown2.6 mi0.3
ValparaisoCity3.4 mi11.9
Ocean CityCensus-designated place3.6 mi1.6
Cinco BayouTown4.7 mi0.2
Fort Walton BeachCity5.3 mi7.6
WrightCensus-designated place5.7 mi5.5
DestinCity5.8 mi7.5
NicevilleCity5.8 mi14.4
Mary EstherCity7.4 mi1.5
Hurlburt FieldCensus-designated place9.8 mi10.1
Miramar BeachCensus-designated place14 mi7
CrestviewCity20 mi17.5
NavarreCensus-designated place20 mi23.1
Navarre BeachCensus-designated place21 mi1.2
HolleyCensus-designated place22 mi3.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Eglin AFB, FL in?
Eglin AFB is in Okaloosa County, Florida.
What is the population of Eglin AFB, FL?
About 2,778 people live in Eglin AFB, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Eglin AFB?
Nearby places include Lake Lorraine (1.7 mi), Shalimar (2.6 mi), Valparaiso (3.4 mi), Ocean City (3.6 mi), Cinco Bayou (4.7 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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