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Panama City, Florida Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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Panama City, Florida is a vibrant coastal city located in the Florida Panhandle. It is the largest city in Bay County and the most populous city in Northwest Florida. The city is known for its stunning white-sand beaches, crystal-clear emerald waters, year-round warm weather and endless opportunities for outdoor recreation.

The city’s historic downtown area is filled with unique shops, restaurants and galleries. Visitors can explore St. Andrews Marina Park, a popular spot for fishing and boating, or take in the view from one of the many observation decks that overlook St. Andrews Bay. The Panama City Marina offers boat rentals as well as deep sea fishing charters. Shopping enthusiasts will find plenty to do at Pier Park, an outdoor shopping center with more than 120 stores, restaurants and entertainment venues.

The nearby Panama City Beach offers some of the best beach activities on the Gulf Coast including parasailing, jet skiing, kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding. Visitors can also explore Shell Island on a guided tour or take a cruise to nearby Shell Island State Park to go snorkeling or scuba diving among colorful reef fish and other marine life.

Panama City also has plenty of cultural attractions such as the Museum of Man in the Sea – an interactive museum dedicated to underwater exploration – and ZooWorld Zoological Conservatory where visitors can get up close with exotic animals such as tigers, lemurs and red pandas. Other attractions include Gulf World Marine Park which features dolphin shows and educational programs about marine life; Pineapple Willy’s – an iconic restaurant serving delicious seafood dishes; Shipwreck Island Waterpark – a water park filled with slides, tunnels and wave pools; WonderWorks – an interactive science museum; Ripley’s Believe it or Not! museum; Race City Speedway – a go-kart track; Wild Willy’s Adventure Zone – an indoor amusement park; Frank Brown Park – home of numerous sports complexes; Frank Brown Sports Complex – baseball fields, soccer fields, softball fields, basketball courts , tennis courts, etc..

In addition to its many attractions Panama City has a variety of accommodations ranging from luxury beachfront resorts to budget friendly motels close to shopping centers like Pier Park. The city is served by Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP), which offers direct flights from major cities across North America. With its spectacular beaches, exciting attractions, excellent dining options and convenient transportation options Panama City is sure to have something for everyone.

Population: 36,417. Estimated population in July 2024: 37,188 (+2.1% change)
Males: 17,683 (48.6%), Females: 18,734 (51.4%)

Bay County

Zip codes: 32401, 32403, 32404, 32405, 32408, 32409.

Demographics

Median resident age: 37.2 years
Median household income: $31,572
Median house value: $75,800

Population by Race

Races in Panama City:

  • White Non-Hispanic (72.3%)
  • Black (21.5%)
  • Hispanic (2.9%)
  • Two or more races (1.9%)
  • American Indian (1.4%)
  • Other race (0.8%)
  • Vietnamese (0.6%)

Ancestries: United States (12.9%), Irish (10.2%), German (9.8%), English (9.0%), Italian (2.9%), French (2.6%).

Elevation: 33 feet

Land area: 20.5 square miles

Map of Panama City, FL

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Panama City

  • High school or higher: 79.2%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 18.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.4%
  • Unemployed: 5.8%
  • Mean travel time to work: 18.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Panama City city

  • Never married: 23.5%
  • Now married: 50.8%
  • Separated: 3.0%
  • Widowed: 8.2%
  • Divorced: 14.5%

3.2% Foreign born (1.3% Asia, 1.1% Europe, 0.4% Latin America).

Population change in the 1990s: +1,292 (+3.7%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers in Panama City:

  • BAY MEDICAL CENTER (615 N BONITA AVE)
  • GULF COAST MEDICAL CENTER (449 W 23RD ST)
  • HEALTHSOUTH EMERALD COAST REHAB HOSP (1847 FLORIDA AVENUE)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Panama City:

  • PANAMA CITY-BAY CO INTL (about 2 miles; PANAMA CITY, FL; Abbreviation: PFN)
  • HURLBURT FIELD (about 73 miles; MARY ESTHER, FL; Abbreviation: HRT)
  • DOTHAN RGNL (about 81 miles; DOTHAN, AL; Abbreviation: DHN)

Other public-use airports nearest to Panama City:

  • COSTIN (about 40 miles; PORT ST JOE, FL; Abbreviation: A51)
  • CALHOUN COUNTY (about 45 miles; BLOUNTSTOWN, FL; Abbreviation: F95)
  • TRI-COUNTY (about 46 miles; BONIFAY, FL; Abbreviation: 1J0)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/Universities in Panama City:

  • GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE (Full-time enrollment: 3,140; Location: 5230 W HWY 98; Public)
  • TOM P HANEY TECHNICAL CENTER (Full-time enrollment: 342; Location: 3016 HWY 77; Public; Website: www.bay.k12.fl.us)
  • GOODING INSTITUTE OF NURSE ANESTHESIA (Full-time enrollment: 20; Location: 615 N BONITA AVE; Public; Website: www.baymedical.org/Gooding/gooding_main.htm; Offers Master’s degree)
  • SEA SCHOOL (Location: 2015 W 15TH ST; Private, for-profit)
  • SOWELL AVIATION CO INC (Location: 3469 AIRPORT RD MUNICIPAL AIRPORT; Private, for-profit)
  • GULF COAST SEMINARY (Location: 2240 EDGEWOOD DR; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.gcbcs.com; Offers Doctor’s degree)

Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near Panama City:

  • OKALOOSA-WALTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 59 miles; NICEVILLE, FL; Full-time enrollment: 3,374)
  • GEORGE C WALLACE STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE-DOTHAN (about 76 miles; DOTHAN, AL; Full-time enrollment: 2,703)
  • TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 95 miles; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Full-time enrollment: 7,016)
  • FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 97 miles; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Full-time enrollment: 29,949)
  • FLORIDA AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL UNIVERSITY (about 97 miles; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Full-time enrollment: 10,991)
  • PENSACOLA JUNIOR COLLEGE (about 108 miles; PENSACOLA, FL; Full-time enrollment: 6,036)
  • THE UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA (about 110 miles; PENSACOLA, FL; Full-time enrollment: 6,282)

Schools

Public high schools in Panama City:

  • RUTHERFORD HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 1,774; Location: 1000 SCHOOL AVENUE; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • BAY HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 1,533; Location: 1200 HARRISON AVENUE; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • A. D. HARRIS HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 342; Location: 819 E 11TH STREET; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • HANEY TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 187; Location: 3016 HIGHWAY 77; Grades: 09 – 12)

Private high schools in Panama City:

  • PANAMA CITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 406; Location: 1104 BALBOA AVE; Grades: PK – 12)
  • PANAMA CITY ADVANCED SCHOOL (Students: 66; Location: 3332 TOKEN ROAD; Grades: KG – 12)
  • FELLOWSHIP CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 53; Location: 2511 EAST 3RD ST; Grades: PK – 12)

Biggest public primary/middle schools in Panama City:

  • MERRITT BROWN MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 949; Location: 5044 MERRITT BROWN WAY; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • BOZEMAN LEARNING CENTER (Students: 942; Location: 13410 HIGHWAY 77; Grades: PK – 09)
  • EVERITT MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 897; Location: 608 SCHOOL AVENUE; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • JINKS MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 838; Location: 600 W 11TH STREET; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • ROSENWALD MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 836; Location: 924 BAY AVENUE; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • HILAND PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 831; Location: 2507 BALDWIN ROAD; Grades: PK – 05)
  • TOMMY SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 813; Location: 5044 TOMMY SMITH DRIVE; Grades: PK – 05)
  • BAY HAVEN CHARTER ACADEMY (Students: 804; Location: 922 HARRISON AVENUE; Grades: KG – 07)
  • PARKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 720; Location: 640 S HIGHWAY 22 – A; Grades: PK – 05)
  • NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 701; Location: 2001 NORTHSIDE DRIVE; Grades: PK – 05)

Private primary/middle schools in Panama City:

  • HOLY NATIVITY EPISCOPAL SCHOOL (Students: 327; Location: 222 N. BONITA AVENUE; Grades: PK – 7)
  • ST JOHN CATHOLIC SCHOOL (Students: 281; Location: 1005 FORTUNE AVENUE; Grades: PK – 8)
  • GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN SCHOOL (Students: 90; Location: 929 S TYNDALL; Grades: KG – 8)
  • THE ROCK SCHOOL (Students: 75; Location: 2413 N HARRIS AVE; Grades: KG – 10)
  • 1ST PRESBYTERIAN CHRISTIAN SCH (Students: 61; Location: 100 E 7TH ST; Grades: KG – 4)
  • PANAMA CITY SDA ELEM SCHOOL (Students: 29; Location: 1905 W 11TH STREET; Grades: KG – 8)

Libraries

Library in Panama City:

  • NORTHWEST REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM (Operating income: $2,179,073; Location: 25 W GOVERNMENT STREET; 191,290 books; 2,182 audio materials; 2,719 video materials; 410 serial subscriptions)

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