Bay County, located on Florida's Emerald Coast, had a population of 175,216 in 2020. Panama City serves as its county seat. Bay County forms part of the Panama City metropolitan area. It is known for its beaches and tourism-driven economy, but has also faced challenges from hurricanes, impacting infrastructure and population.
On February 12, 1913, representatives from five towns on St. Andrews Bay met in Panama City and selected the name Bay for the proposed new county.
On July 1, 1913, the Legislature created Bay County from portions of Washington, Calhoun, and Walton counties.
In 1963, Panama City was the origin of Gideon v. Wainwright, a US Supreme Court decision granting all persons accused of a crime the right to an attorney paid for by the government.
Since 1976, Bay County has consistently supported the Republican presidential candidate in every election, often by large margins, aligning with the conservative trend in the Florida panhandle.
According to the census of 2000, there were 148,217 people, 59,597 households, and 40,466 families residing in Bay County.
In 2010, the Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport opened for commercial flights, connecting the region to major airports in the South and Midwest.
According to the 2020 United States census, Bay County had 175,216 people, 73,536 households, and 47,432 families residing in the county.
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