Walton County, Florida

county in Florida, United States of America

Walton County is a county in the U.S. state of Florida. It was formed on December 29, 1824. As of 2020, 75,305 people lived there.[1] Walton County's seat is DeFuniak Springs.

Walton County
Walton County Courthouse
Walton County Courthouse
Flag of Walton County
Official seal of Walton County
Map of Florida highlighting Walton County
Location within the U.S. state of Florida
Map of the United States highlighting Florida
Florida's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 30°37′N 86°10′W / 30.61°N 86.17°W / 30.61; -86.17
Country United States
State Florida
FoundedDecember 29, 1824
Named forGeorge Walton Jr.
SeatDeFuniak Springs
Largest cityMiramar Beach
Area
 • Total1,240 sq mi (3,200 km2)
 • Land1,038 sq mi (2,690 km2)
 • Water202 sq mi (520 km2)  16.3%
Population
 • Total75,305
 • Density73/sq mi (28/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitewww.co.walton.fl.us

References change

  1. 1.0 1.1 "QuickFacts: Walton County, Florida". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 24, 2023.

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