This was 4.5 percent lower than the state average of 40.5 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 22,144.
92.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Fort Walton Beach for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,196 | 7.6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 3,830 | 24.2 |
| GED or alternative credential | 1,002 | 6.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,336 | 8.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,763 | 17.5 |
| Associate's degree | 1,670 | 10.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,564 | 16.2 |
| Master's degree | 1,180 | 7.5 |
| Professional school degree | 147 | 0.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 136 | 0.9 |
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