Miramar Beach, Florida Explained

Official Name:Miramar Beach, Florida
Settlement Type:Census-designated place
Mapsize:250x200px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Km2:19.07
Area Land Km2:18.19
Area Water Km2:0.88
Area Total Sq Mi:7.36
Area Land Sq Mi:7.02
Area Water Sq Mi:0.34
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:8002
Population Density Km2:439.97
Population Density Sq Mi:1139.56
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Coordinates:30.3828°N -86.3558°W
Elevation Footnotes:[2]
Elevation M:6
Elevation Ft:20
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:32550
Area Code:850
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:12-46000[3]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:286975

Miramar Beach is a census-designated place (CDP) in Walton County, Florida, United States. The population was 8,002 at the 2020 census, up from 6,146 at the 2010 census. It is part of the CrestviewFort Walton BeachDestin, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. Although many other coastal localities in Florida have appended "Beach" to their names to distinguish themselves from an adjacent inland or cross-bay municipality – such as Miami Beach, St. Pete Beach, Fort Myers Beach, Panama City Beach, Melbourne Beach, Cocoa Beach, and Jacksonville Beach – the city of Miramar, Florida is actually over away in South Florida. Miramar Beach is due east of Destin, Florida. It is often considered to be part of the city of Destin. However, it has its own ZIP code (32550) and is in Walton County, whereas Destin is in Okaloosa County.

Geography

Miramar Beach is located in the southwestern corner of Walton County at 30.3828°N -86.3558°W (30.382698, -86.355962).[4]

The CDP is located along the Gulf Coast. U.S. Route 98 is the main route through the CDP, and leads east 47miles to Panama City and west 9miles to Destin.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the total area of 4.7sqmi, of which 4.6sqmi is land and 0.1sqmi (2.54%) is water.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census,[5] Miramar Beach had a population of 8,002 people with 4,334 households. There were 2.06 persons per household. There was a population of 1,139.6 per square mile.

3.1% of the population were under 5 years old, 13.5% were under 18 years old, and 34.1% were 65 years or older. 89.0% of the population were white, 5.5% were black or African American, 0.4% were American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.5% were Asian, 4.4% were two or more races, and 6.0% were Hispanic or Latino. 52.0% were female and 11.4% of the population were foreign born persons.There were 875 veterans living in the city.

The median value of owner-occupied housing units was $434,300. The median selected monthly owner costs with a mortgage was $2,322 and $791 for owners without a mortgage. The median gross rent was $1,565. 98.8% of the households had a computer and 90.4% had a broadband internet subscription. The median household income was $75,347. The per capita income was $56,876. 5.4% of the population lived below the poverty threshold.

98.4% of the population 25 years and older had a highschool diploma. 53.6% of the population 25 years and older had a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable residents

References

  1. Web site: 2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files. United States Census Bureau. October 31, 2021.
  2. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2008-01-31. United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25.
  3. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  4. Web site: US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990. United States Census Bureau. 2011-04-23. 2011-02-12.
  5. Web site: QuickFacts Miramar Beach CDP, Florida . census.gov . United States Census Bureau . 17 January 2023.
  6. Web site: Geyer . Koty . Where Are They Now? A Look at What Ross Kenseth is Up To . Speed51 . May 10, 2020 . March 24, 2020.