Destin
City in Okaloosa County, Florida
Destin is a city in Okaloosa County, Florida, with 13,931 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 26 ft (8 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Eglin AFB, 6.4 miles NW.
- 13,931residents (2020 Census)
- 26 ftelevation · 8 m
- 7.4 sq miland area · 19.1 km²
- 1,889 / sq mipopulation density
- 32541ZIP code
About Destin
Destin is a city in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States. It is a principal city of the Crestview–Fort Walton Beach–Destin, Florida metropolitan statistical area. Its population was 13,931 at the 2020 census, up from 12,305 at the 2010 census.
Destin is on Florida's Emerald Coast and known for its white beaches and emerald green waters. Originally a small fishing village, it is now a popular tourist destination. According to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, over 80% of the Emerald Coast's 4.5 million visitors each year visit Destin. The city calls itself "the World's Luckiest Fishing Village" and claims to have Florida's largest fishing vessel fleet.
The city is on a peninsula separating the Gulf of Mexico from Choctawhatchee Bay. The peninsula was originally a barrier island, but hurricanes and sea-level changes gradually connected it to the mainland. In the 1940s, it technically became an island again with the completion of the Choctawhatchee-West Bay Canal.
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Living in Destin
- Median household income
- $89,011
- Median home value
- $490,300
- Median rent
- $1,936/mo
- Median age
- 41.5
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Destin had 13,931 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 13,931 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,889 per sq mi (729 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Destin at a glance
| State | Florida (FL) |
|---|---|
| County | Okaloosa County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 13,931 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.38 sq mi (19.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.16 sq mi (0.42 km²) |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.4022° N, 86.4673° W |
| ZIP code | 32541 |
| Official website | cityofdestin.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1217325 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Destin
- Eglin AFB6.4 mi NW
- Lake Lorraine6.4 mi NW
- Valparaiso6.7 mi NW
- Miramar Beach7.4 mi E
- Shalimar7.5 mi W
- Niceville8.4 mi N
- Cinco Bayou8.6 mi W
- Ocean City8.7 mi W
- Fort Walton Beach9.3 mi W
- Wright10.8 mi W
- Mary Esther11.4 mi W
- Hurlburt Field15.1 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Destin
What county is Destin in?
Destin is in Okaloosa County, Florida.
What is the population of Destin, FL?
13,931 people lived in Destin at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Destin, FL?
The ZIP code of Destin is 32541.
What is the elevation of Destin?
26 feet (8 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Destin?
Eglin AFB (6.4 mi), Lake Lorraine (6.4 mi), Valparaiso (6.7 mi), Miramar Beach (7.4 mi), Shalimar (7.5 mi).
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