Panama City

City in Bay County, Florida

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Panama City is a city in Bay County, Florida, with 32,939 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 26 ft (8 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lynn Haven, 6.4 miles W.

About Panama City

Panama City is a city in and the county seat of Bay County, Florida, United States. Located along U.S. Route 98, it is the largest city between Tallahassee and Pensacola. It is the most populous city in Bay County and a principal city of the Panama City–Panama City Beach, Florida metropolitan statistical area, which has a population around 200,534. According to the 2020 United States census, the city's population was 32,939 (excluding Panama City Beach).

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Living in Panama City

Median household income
$62,265
Median home value
$268,900
Median rent
$1,327/mo
Median age
39.5
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Panama City, FL population

Panama City had 32,939 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census32,939
Density927 per sq mi (358 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Panama City at a glance

StateFlorida (FL)
CountyBay County
TypeCity
Population32,939 (2020)
Land area35.52 sq mi (92.0 km²)
Water area0.12 sq mi (0.31 km²)
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates30.2396° N, 85.5301° W
ZIP code32404
Official websitepcgov.org
Census code (GEOID)1254700

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Panama City

What county is Panama City in?

Panama City is in Bay County, Florida.

What is the population of Panama City, FL?

32,939 people lived in Panama City at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Panama City, FL?

The ZIP code of Panama City is 32404.

What is the elevation of Panama City?

26 feet (8 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Panama City?

Lynn Haven (6.4 mi), Springfield (6.5 mi), Cedar Grove (7.0 mi), Callaway (7.6 mi), Southport (8.1 mi).

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