History of Walton County, Florida in Timeline
Walton County, Florida, situated on the Emerald Coast with a Gulf of Mexico border, had a population of 75,305 in 2020. DeFuniak Springs serves as its county seat. Notably, it's home to Britton Hill, the highest natural point in Florida, reaching 345 feet. The county is a component of the Crestview–Fort Walton Beach–Destin Metropolitan Statistical Area.
1980: Walton County supported the Republican candidate
Since 1980, Walton County has consistently supported the Republican candidate in each presidential election.
1985: Completion of the final plan for Seaside
Around 1985, the final plan for Seaside was completed.
1995: Founding of planned communities in 1995
In 1995, Alys Beach, Seaside, and Rosemary Beach were founded. These communities were designed by Andrés Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, and they exemplify the New Urbanism style of urban planning.
1998: The Truman Show Filming in Seaside
In 1998, Seaside served as the primary filming location for the film "The Truman Show".
2000: Census of 2000
In 2000, the census recorded 40,601 people, 16,548 households, and 11,120 families residing in the county. The population density was 38 people per square mile. There were 29,083 housing units at an average density of 28 per square mile.
2020: 2020 United States census in Walton County
As of the 2020 United States census, Walton County had a population of 75,305 people residing in 28,635 households, with 20,034 families.
2020: Walton County population in 2020
In 2020, the census recorded Walton County's population at 75,305 residents.
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