| Place Name | Fort Walton Beach |
| Place Type | City |
| ZIP Code(s) | 32547 32548 |
| County | Okaloosa County |
| Area Code(s) | 850 |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time (CDT) |
| Population (2022) | 19,814 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | 7.25% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 71.78% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL |
| US Congressional District(s) | Florida 1st |
| State House Districts | 4 |
| State Senate Districts | 2 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 71.78% |
| African American | 11.12% |
| Hispanic | 0.04% |
| Asian | 4.95% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 12.11% |