Emerald Coast Times

31 percent of Destin residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2018, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The percentage of unemployed residents was less than the statewide total of 41.3 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Destin population reached 11,138.

Out of 7,686 people who had a job, 242 were employed in the Armed Forces and 7,444 belonged to the civilian labor force.

The total unemployment numbers include residents of all ages who are not working.

Employment status	Number of people	Percentage of population
Not employed	3,452	31
Employed	7,686	69
Employed in civilian labor force	7,444	66.8
Employed in armed forces	242	2.2