Panama City Beach, Florida
- State:FloridaCounty:Bay CountyCity:Panama City BeachCounty all:Bay | WaltonCounty FIPS:12005 | 12131Coordinates:30°10′36″N 85°48′20″WArea total:19.53 sq mi (50.57 km²)Area land:19.32 sq mi (50.05 km²)Area water:0.20 sq mi (0.52 km²)Elevation:10 ft (3 m)Established:1970; Incorporated 1970
- Latitude:30,2506Longitude:-85,9277Dman name cbsa:Panama City, FLTimezone:Eastern Standard Time (EST) UTC-5:00; Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) UTC-4:00ZIP codes:32407,32408,32413GMAP:
Panama City Beach, Bay County, Florida, United States
- Population:18,094Population density:936.40 residents per square mile of area (361.55/km²)Household income:$57,990Households:6,742Unemployment rate:9.50%
- Sales taxes:6.50%
Panama City Beach is a resort town in Bay County, Florida, United States, on the Gulf of Mexico coast. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 12,018. Panama City Beach's slogan is "The World's Most Beautiful Beaches" due to the unique, sugar-white sandy beaches of northwest Florida. The town is also a popular spring break destination, due to its beach and proximity to most of the Southern United States. The first two seasons of MTV's Floribama Shore were filmed in the town.Category 5 Hurricane Michael made landfall near Mexico Beach on October 10, 2018, becoming one of the strongest and most-destructive hurricanes in American history as it destroyed a large part of the county, including many structures in Mexico Beach and Panama City. The city is located at 30°1227N 85°515W (30.207362, 85.851485). There are approximately 9 miles (14 km) of shoreline in Panama City beach fronting the gulf of Mexico. The main roads through the city are U.S. Route 98 and Florida State Road 30. US 98 runs from northwest to southeast just inland from the coast, leading east 10 mi (16 km) to Panama City and northwest 47 mi (76km) to Destin. FL-30 runs along the coast from northwest. to southeast as Front Beach Rd, leading east to Panama city and northwest 15 mi (24 km)to Rosemary Beach. The racial makeup of the city was 89.5% White, 2.3% African American, 0.6% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.7% Asian and 3.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.8% of the population.
History
Panama City Beach is the primary city name, but also Alys Beach, Grande Pointe, Inlet Beach, P C Beach, Panama City, Rosemary Bch, Seacrest, Watersound are acceptable city names or spellings, W Panama City Beach, West Panama City Beach on the other hand no longer accepted or obsolete and are no longer used as a designation. The official name is Panama City Beach, Florida. Beachfront property has sold for upwards of $60,000 per "front foot" (linear foot) at the top of the market. At the peak of the real estate boom, many beachfront properties had quadrupled or more in value since 2000. In November 2006 CNN/Money named Panama City Beach the No. 1 real estate market in America for the next five years.Category 5 Hurricane Michael made landfall near Mexico Beach in Bay County on October 10, 2018, becoming one of the strongest and most-destructive hurricanes in American history as it destroyed a large part of the county, including many structures in Mexico Beach and Panama City. An EF-0 tornado did minor damage to the northwest part of Panama City beach, Florida on February 15th. The downturn in the U.S. real estate Market in 2007, combined with a surge of new condo construction, brought spiraling prices somewhat under control. The area has become a well known destination for spring break, with many families traveling to Panama City for their annual spring break. The city has also been the site of several hurricanes, including Hurricane Michael in October of this year, and Hurricane Andrew in August of 2012, which destroyed much of the city's downtown area. The town has a reputation for being a great place to hang out with friends and family, especially during spring break and the summer months. It is also a popular destination for college students, who flock to the area for their spring and summer vacation. The community has been the scene of several high-profile murders, including the shooting of Trayvon Martin and the attempted murder of Michael Brown.
Geography
Panama City Beach is located at 30°1227N 85°515W (30.207362, 85.851485). The city is located in the panhandle on the Gulf of Mexico. The main roads through the city are U.S. Route 98 and Florida State Road 30. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 18.6 square miles (48.2 km²) 18.4 sq miles (47.6 km) of the city is land, and 0.23sq miles (0.6km) is water. There are approximately 9 miles of shoreline in Panama City Beach fronting the Gulf. There is a total of 1.17 square miles of water in the city, which is less than 1% of its total area. The city has an estimated population of 2,000,000 (2,000 per cent of the population of the state of Florida). It is the largest city in the Florida panhandle, with a population of 1,816,000. The population of Destin, Florida, is 1,715,000; it is the state's second-largest city, after Panama City, with 1,914,000 people. It is located on the Florida Gulf Coast, just south of the town of Panama City. It has an elevation of 30.3 meters (98.7 feet) and a population density of 1, 938 per square mile (2.2 per square kilometer).
Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 12,018 people, 5,417 households, and 3,068 families residing in the city. There were 17,141 housing units at an average density of 931.6 houses per square mile (360.1/km²) The racial makeup of the city was 89.5% White, 2.3% African American, 0.6% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2,7% Asian and 3.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.8% of the population. At the 2000 census, the median income for a household in theCity was $41,198, and the medianincome for a family was $49,127. The per capita income for the city is $26,734. About 2.2% of families and 5.0% of people were below the poverty line. The city is located on the U.S.-Mexico border and is on the border of the state of New Mexico. It is the only city in New Mexico that is not on the National Register of Historic Places. It has a population of about 12,000, making it one of the smallest cities in the state. It was the site of the World War II Battle of the Bulge, which took place in World War I and II. The town's name comes from the word "bulge" or "bullet" which means "to blow" or to "blow up".
Government
The City of Panama City Beach has a councilmanager government. The Mayor sits as a Council member-at-large and presides over City Council meetings. The City Manager is responsible for the administration and the day-to-day operation of all of the municipal services and city departments. Part of the City is in unincorporated Bay County and is under the jurisdiction of the Bay County Sheriff's Office. The primary law enforcement agency in the city is the Panama City beach Police Department. The Vice Mayor is the presiding officer of the meeting until the Mayor returns to his seat. If the Mayor cannot preside over a City Council meeting, then the vice mayor is in charge until the mayor returns to the seat. The city's mayor is Mark Sheldon, whose term expires in 2024. The mayor's office is located in the City's City Hall building, which is also the home of the city's fire department. The fire department has its headquarters in the same building as the City Hall. The police department is based in Panama City City Beach and has its own headquarters in Bay County. The Fire Department has its HQ in Bay City and is part of the Police Department's jurisdiction. the City Manager maintains intergovernmental relationships with federal, state, county and other local governments. the city has a fire department that is based at the City Council building. the fire department's headquarters is in theCity Hall building. The Police Department operates out of the Fire Department's Fire Department Headquarters, which also lies in City City.
Education
Primary and secondary public education is provided by the Bay District Schools (BDS) The Gulf Coast State College is located in Panama City, just across the Hathaway Bridge from Panama City Beach. The Florida State University Panama City branch campus is also located in the Panama City area. The city is home to the Panamanian National Guard, which is based in the city of Panama City. The Panama City International Airport is located on the Gulf of Mexico coast. It is the largest airport in the state, with a population of more than 1,000,000. The airport is also home to a number of private businesses, such as Panama City Airport, which serves as a gateway to the city. The Panamanians are known for their love of sports, particularly football and baseball, and are known as "Panamanians" for their passion for the game of football. They are also known as the "Panamas" because of their love for the city's beaches and natural scenery. They also love to play the drums and have a love for music, which has been a part of their culture since the early 1900s. They have a long history of being involved in sports, including football, basketball, and other sports such as baseball and basketball. The town is also known for its love of the arts, with several theaters, including Panama City Playhouse, which was founded in the early 20th century. It was also the site of the first African-American film set, "Panama City", in the 1930s and 1940s.
Transportation
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport provides commercial flights into the area. The Bay Town Trolley system runs throughout the county giving its tourists and locals the resource they need to get around Bay County. Other modes of transportation include scooters, which can be rented by the day, as well as taxi and shuttle companies, which are permitted by the local police. US 98 is an east-west highway running along the Gulf Coast. State Road 79 is a north-south highway that starts in Panama City Beach and heads north to Interstate 10 and on to the Alabama state line. The airport serves private aircraft, domestic passenger flights, and freight/cargo flights. It is the first international airport to be constructed after the September 11 terrorist attacks. There is also a road trolley system available which runs hourly. There are no major highways in the area, but a number of smaller roads run along the beach front and along the coast. The area is home to a large number of theme parks, including Disney World, Universal Studios, SeaWorld, and SeaWorld Tampa. The town of Panama City is the largest city in Bay County, Florida, with a population of more than 100,000. The city is also home to the Panamanian National Guard, which is responsible for protecting the area from hurricanes and other natural disasters. The county also has a large amount of undeveloped land, which has been used as a golf course for the past few decades. It has a population base of about 2.5 million.
Sports
The city was home to the Panama City Beach Pirates, a fourth-division soccer team from 2007-2015. It is also notable that World Championship Wrestling held their last WCW Nitro event there. WCW was bought out by their rival competition WWF (now WWE) The city is also home to Panama City International Airport, a major international airport. The airport is located on the banks of the Panama Canal, which runs into the Gulf of Mexico. The city was also the site of the World Series of Poker in the 1980s and 1990s. It was also home of the Panamanian Open Water Polo Association. The Panama City Police Department was based in the city for much of the 1970s and 1980s. The police department is now based in Panama City, Florida, which was once part of the City of Panama City. It has a population of 1,000,000 and is home to a number of tourist attractions, including Panama City Airport and the Panama City Beach, which is on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. The Panama City Beach Pirates were founded in 2007 and played in the fourth division of the MLS from 2007-2015. The Pirates are currently playing in the American Premier League (APL) and the MLS Atlantic Division (AML 2). The city also hosted the World Cup of Poker, which took place in 2010 and 2011. The team was known as the "Panama City Pirates" and was founded by former Panama City residents. It also hosted a World Cup qualifier in 2010.
In popular culture
Panama City Beach is the setting for the 2015 film Dancin': It's On! Thunder Beach Motorcycle Rally is a motorcycle rally held at Panama City Beach. The beach is also used as a backdrop for the film "Dancin' with the Stars" The beach was also used for the filming of "The Hangover" and "The Godfather: Part II" The town is also the setting of the 2014 film "The Grand Budapest Hotel," starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Nicole Kidman. The town was also featured in the 2012 film "Sleeping Beauty" and the 2013 film "American Beauty" The city is also featured on the cover of the book "The Secret Life of the American Teenager" and in the movie "The Adventures of Peculiar Pussycat" in which it stars Kate Winslet, Emma Watson and Nick Cannon. It is also a setting for "The Lego Movie," in which the characters play a group of teenagers who go on a night out on the town. The city also features in the book and film "Fantastic Mr. Fox," which is based on the book by the same name. It was published by Simon & Schuster in 2007. The book is about the lives of the characters who live on the beach. The movie was released in 2009. It has been adapted into a film of the same title in 2015. The film is called "Dancing with the stars" and was directed by Spike Jonze.
Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index
The Air Quality index is in Panama City Beach, Bay County, Florida = 65.3. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 100. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 90. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Panama City Beach = 5.5 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.
Employed
The most recent city population of 18,094 individuals with a median age of 47.7 age the population grows by 82.32% in Panama City Beach, Bay County, Florida population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 936.40 residents per square mile of area (361.55/km²). There are average 2.07 people per household in the 6,742 households with an average household income of $57,990 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 9.50% of the available work force and has dropped -4.24% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 22.02%. The number of physicians in Panama City Beach per 100,000 population = 208.9.
Weather
The annual rainfall in Panama City Beach = 64.5 inches and the annual snowfall = 0 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 109. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 239. 90 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 39.8 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 24, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.
Median Home Cost
The percentage of housing units in Panama City Beach, Bay County, Florida which are owned by the occupant = 29.03%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 9 years with median home cost = $185,130 and home appreciation of -20.16%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $7.22 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.
Study
The local school district spends $4,462 per student. There are 16.1 students for each teacher in the school, 675 students for each Librarian and 351 students for each Counselor. 9.98% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 15.39% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 9.01% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).
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Panama City Beach's population in Bay County, Florida of 6,280 residents in 1900 has increased 2,88-fold to 18,094 residents after 120 years, according to the official 2020 census.
Approximately 50.12% female residents and 49.88% male residents live in Panama City Beach, Bay County, Florida.
As of 2020 in Panama City Beach, Bay County, Florida are married and the remaining 36.83% are single population.
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20.4 minutes is the average time that residents in Panama City Beach require for a one-way commute to work. A long commute can have different effects on health. A Gallup poll in the US found that in terms of mental health, long haul commuters are up to 12 percent more likely to experience worry, and ten percent less likely to feel well rested. The Gallup poll also found that of people who commute 61–90 minutes each day, a whopping one third complained of neck and back pain, compared to less than a quarter of people who only spend ten minutes getting to work.
78.08% of the working population which commute to work alone in their car, 11.80% of the working population which commutes to work in a carpool and 2.91% of the population that has their home as their principal place of work.
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Of the total residential buildings in Panama City Beach, Bay County, Florida, 29.03% are owner-occupied homes, another 10.63% are rented apartments, and the remaining 60.34% are vacant.
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The 40.12% of the population in Panama City Beach, Bay County, Florida who identify themselves as belonging to a religion are distributed among the following most diverse religions.