Destin, FL Demographics

A map of Destin's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	11,309	10,930	80.3%	78.5%
Hispanic	1,104	1,250	7.8%	9.0%
Multiracial	724	921	5.1%	6.6%
Black	636	337	4.5%	2.4%
Asian	161	320	1.1%	2.3%
Native American/Other	143	173	1.0%	1.2%

Destin, Florida has an estimated population of 14,077, a slight increase from the 13,931 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.3% White, 7.8% Hispanic, 5.1% Multiracial, 4.5% Black, 1.1% Asian, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Destin, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Destin has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Destin, that probability was 37.1% in 2020 and 34.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Destin is ranked the 274th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Destin was ranked the 268th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Destin's White Population

11,309 residents of Destin, or 80.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Destin is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Destin ranks 343rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Destin's White population has grown by an estimated 3.5%. White residents' share of Destin's population has increased from 78.5% to 80.3%.

Destin is more White than neighboring Eglin AFB (46.9% White), Valparaiso (73.9% White), Lake Lorraine (71.7% White), and Shalimar (63.2% White). Destin is less White than neighboring Miramar Beach (94.4% White).

Destin's Black Population

636 residents of Destin, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Destin is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Destin ranks 635th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Destin's Black population has grown by an estimated 88.7%. Black residents' share of Destin's population has increased from 2.4% to 4.5%.

Destin is more Black than neighboring Lake Lorraine (2.6% Black), and Miramar Beach (0.6% Black). Destin is less Black than neighboring Eglin AFB (8.2% Black), Valparaiso (8.1% Black), and Shalimar (6.2% Black).

Destin's Asian Population

161 residents of Destin, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Destin is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Destin ranks 269th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Destin's Asian population has declined by an estimated 49.7%. Asian residents' share of Destin's population has decreased from 2.3% to 1.1%.

Destin is more Asian than neighboring Miramar Beach (0.3% Asian). Destin is less Asian than neighboring Eglin AFB (3.5% Asian), Valparaiso (2.2% Asian), Lake Lorraine (3.2% Asian), and Shalimar (4.9% Asian).

Destin's Hispanic Population

1,104 residents of Destin, or 7.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Destin is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Destin ranks 570th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Destin's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 11.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Destin's population has decreased from 9.0% to 7.8%.

Destin is more Hispanic than neighboring Miramar Beach (3.3% Hispanic). Destin is less Hispanic than neighboring Eglin AFB (31.6% Hispanic), Valparaiso (9.3% Hispanic), Lake Lorraine (16.9% Hispanic), and Shalimar (18.5% Hispanic).

Destin's Native American/Other Population

143 residents of Destin, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Destin is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Destin ranks 130th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Destin's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 17.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Destin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Destin is more Native American/Other than neighboring Valparaiso (0.2% Native American/Other), and Miramar Beach (0% Native American/Other). Destin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Eglin AFB (2.2% Native American/Other), Lake Lorraine (2.2% Native American/Other), and Shalimar (1.2% Native American/Other).

Destin's Multiracial Population

724 residents of Destin, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Destin is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Destin ranks 49th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Destin's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 21.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Destin's population has decreased from 6.6% to 5.1%.

Destin is more Multiracial than neighboring Lake Lorraine (3.4% Multiracial), and Miramar Beach (1.4% Multiracial). Destin is less Multiracial than neighboring Eglin AFB (7.7% Multiracial), Valparaiso (6.4% Multiracial), and Shalimar (6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.