Destin, FL Demographics

A map of Destin's Population by Race

Destin, Florida had a population of 13,931 in 2020. It was 78.5% White, 2.4% Black, 2.3% Asian, 9.0% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 6.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Destin, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 955 places in Florida, Destin is the 268th most populous. 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's White Population

10,930 residents of Destin identify as White, or 78.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Destin considerably larger than the White share of the population of Florida (51.5% White). Of the 955 places in Florida, Destin is ranked #342 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Destin is more White than neighboring Eglin AFB (53.8% White), Valparaiso (73.5% White), Lake Lorraine (69.3% White), and Shalimar (77.2% White). Destin is less White than neighboring Miramar Beach (87.3% White).

Destin's Black Population

337 residents of Destin identify as Black, or 2.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Destin less than the Black share of the population of Florida (14.5% Black). Of the 955 places in Florida, Destin is ranked #634 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Destin is more Black than neighboring Miramar Beach (1.3% Black). Destin is less Black than neighboring Eglin AFB (12.8% Black), Valparaiso (4.6% Black), Lake Lorraine (8.2% Black), and Shalimar (3.1% Black).

Destin's Asian Population

320 residents of Destin identify as Asian, or 2.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Destin roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Florida (2.9% Asian). Of the 955 places in Florida, Destin is ranked #262 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Destin is more Asian than neighboring Miramar Beach (2% Asian). Destin is less Asian than neighboring Eglin AFB (2.5% Asian), Valparaiso (3.4% Asian), Lake Lorraine (4.3% Asian), and Shalimar (3.1% Asian).

Destin's Hispanic Population

1,250 residents of Destin identify as Hispanic, or 9.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Destin less than the Hispanic share of the population of Florida (26.5% Hispanic). Of the 955 places in Florida, Destin is ranked #568 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Destin is more Hispanic than neighboring Valparaiso (8.5% Hispanic), and Miramar Beach (5.3% Hispanic). Destin is less Hispanic than neighboring Eglin AFB (21.3% Hispanic), Lake Lorraine (10.5% Hispanic), and Shalimar (11.7% Hispanic).

Destin's Native American/Other Population

173 residents of Destin identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Destin roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Florida (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 955 places in Florida, Destin is ranked #129 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Destin is more Native American/Other than neighboring Valparaiso (1.1% Native American/Other), Shalimar (0.4% Native American/Other), and Miramar Beach (0.7% Native American/Other). Destin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Eglin AFB (1.3% Native American/Other).

Destin's Multiracial Population

921 residents of Destin identify as Multiracial, or 6.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Destin roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Florida (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 955 places in Florida, Destin is ranked #46 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Destin is more Multiracial than neighboring Lake Lorraine (6.5% Multiracial), Shalimar (4.5% Multiracial), and Miramar Beach (3.3% Multiracial). Destin is less Multiracial than neighboring Eglin AFB (8.3% Multiracial), and Valparaiso (8.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.