Miramar Beach, Florida facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Miramar Beach, Florida
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Gulf of Mexico at Miramar Beach, September 2014
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Location in Walton County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Walton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.36 sq mi (19.07 km2) |
| • Land | 7.02 sq mi (18.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.34 sq mi (0.88 km2) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,002 |
| • Density | 1,139.56/sq mi (439.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
32550
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| Area code(s) | 850 |
| FIPS code | 12-46000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 286975 |
Miramar Beach is a beautiful coastal area in Walton County, Florida, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a community that looks like a town but isn't officially governed as one.
In 2020, about 8,002 people lived here. This was a big jump from 6,146 people in 2010! Miramar Beach is part of a larger area that includes cities like Crestview, Fort Walton Beach, and Destin, Florida.
Even though many Florida beach towns add "Beach" to their names, Miramar Beach is special. It's not near the city of Miramar, Florida, which is far away in South Florida. Miramar Beach is located right next to Destin, Florida. People often think it's part of Destin. However, Miramar Beach has its own ZIP code (32550) and is in Walton County. Destin is in a different county, Okaloosa County.
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Exploring Miramar Beach's Location
Miramar Beach is found in the southwest part of Walton County. Its exact spot is 30°22′58″N 86°21′21″W / 30.38278°N 86.35583°W.
Coastal Connection
This community sits right along the Gulf Coast. This means it has amazing beaches and beautiful ocean views.
Main Roads
U.S. Route 98 is the main road that goes through Miramar Beach. If you drive east on this road, you'll reach Panama City in about 47 miles (76 km). If you go west, you'll get to Destin in about 9 miles (14 km).
Size of the Area
The total area of Miramar Beach is about 7.36 square miles (19.07 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 7.02 square miles (18.19 square kilometers). A smaller part, about 0.34 square miles (0.88 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Miramar Beach?
The population of Miramar Beach has grown a lot over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 1,644 | — | |
| 2000 | 2,435 | 48.1% | |
| 2010 | 6,146 | 152.4% | |
| 2020 | 8,002 | 30.2% | |
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In 2020, there were 8,002 people living in Miramar Beach. These people lived in 4,334 households. On average, there were about 2 people in each home.
Population Details
- About 3.1% of the people were under 5 years old.
- About 13.5% were under 18 years old.
- About 34.1% were 65 years or older.
- Most of the population (89.0%) was white.
- About 5.5% were black or African American.
- About 6.0% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
- More than half (52.0%) of the residents were female.
- About 11.4% of the people were born outside the United States.
- There were 875 veterans living in the community.
Homes and Income
The average value of a home owned by its resident was $434,300. For those with a mortgage, monthly housing costs were about $2,322. For those without a mortgage, it was about $791. The average rent was $1,565 per month.
Most homes (98.8%) had a computer. Also, 90.4% had a fast internet connection. The average household income was $75,347. The income per person was $56,876. About 5.4% of the people lived below the poverty line.
Education in Miramar Beach
Education levels are high in Miramar Beach. About 98.4% of people aged 25 and older had a high school diploma. More than half (53.6%) of people aged 25 and older had a Bachelor’s degree or even higher education.
Famous People from Miramar Beach
- Ross Kenseth: A former racing driver.
See also
In Spanish: Miramar Beach para niños
