Eglin AFB, FL Demographics

A map of Eglin AFB's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,302	1,618	46.9%	53.8%
Hispanic	878	639	31.6%	21.3%
Black	228	385	8.2%	12.8%
Multiracial	213	250	7.7%	8.3%
Asian	97	75	3.5%	2.5%
Native American/Other	60	39	2.2%	1.3%

Eglin AFB, Florida has an estimated population of 2,778, a decrease from the 3,006 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 46.9% White, 31.6% Hispanic, 8.2% Black, 7.7% Multiracial, 3.5% Asian, and 2.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Eglin AFB, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Eglin AFB has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Eglin AFB, that probability was 64.1% in 2020 and 66.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Eglin AFB is ranked the 621st 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). Eglin AFB was ranked the 586th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Eglin AFB's White Population

1,302 residents of Eglin AFB, or 46.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Eglin AFB is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Eglin AFB ranks 639th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eglin AFB's White population has declined by an estimated 19.5%. White residents' share of Eglin AFB's population has decreased from 53.8% to 46.9%.

Eglin AFB is less White than neighboring Lake Lorraine (71.7% White), Shalimar (63.2% White), Valparaiso (73.9% White), Ocean City (65.3% White), and Cinco Bayou (79.8% White).

Eglin AFB's Black Population

228 residents of Eglin AFB, or 8.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Eglin AFB is lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Eglin AFB ranks 284th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eglin AFB's Black population has declined by an estimated 40.8%. Black residents' share of Eglin AFB's population has decreased from 12.8% to 8.2%.

Eglin AFB is more Black than neighboring Lake Lorraine (2.6% Black), Shalimar (6.2% Black), Valparaiso (8.1% Black), Ocean City (5.3% Black), and Cinco Bayou (2.8% Black).

Eglin AFB's Asian Population

97 residents of Eglin AFB, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Eglin AFB is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Eglin AFB ranks 239th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eglin AFB's Asian population has grown by an estimated 29.3%. Asian residents' share of Eglin AFB's population has increased from 2.5% to 3.5%.

Eglin AFB is more Asian than neighboring Lake Lorraine (3.2% Asian), Valparaiso (2.2% Asian), Ocean City (2.8% Asian), and Cinco Bayou (1.5% Asian). Eglin AFB is less Asian than neighboring Shalimar (4.9% Asian).

Eglin AFB's Hispanic Population

878 residents of Eglin AFB, or 31.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Eglin AFB is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Eglin AFB ranks 301st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eglin AFB's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 37.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Eglin AFB's population has increased from 21.3% to 31.6%.

Eglin AFB is more Hispanic than neighboring Lake Lorraine (16.9% Hispanic), Shalimar (18.5% Hispanic), Valparaiso (9.3% Hispanic), Ocean City (19.8% Hispanic), and Cinco Bayou (4.9% Hispanic).

Eglin AFB's Native American/Other Population

60 residents of Eglin AFB, or 2.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Eglin AFB is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Eglin AFB ranks 115th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eglin AFB's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 53.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Eglin AFB's population has increased from 1.3% to 2.2%.

Eglin AFB is more Native American/Other than neighboring Shalimar (1.2% Native American/Other), Valparaiso (0.2% Native American/Other), Ocean City (0.1% Native American/Other), and Cinco Bayou (1.6% Native American/Other).

Eglin AFB's Multiracial Population

213 residents of Eglin AFB, or 7.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Eglin AFB is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Eglin AFB ranks 16th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eglin AFB's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 14.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Eglin AFB's population has decreased from 8.3% to 7.7%.

Eglin AFB is more Multiracial than neighboring Lake Lorraine (3.4% Multiracial), Shalimar (6% Multiracial), Valparaiso (6.4% Multiracial), and Ocean City (6.7% Multiracial). Eglin AFB is less Multiracial than neighboring Cinco Bayou (9.4% 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.