Panama City is a city in and the

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of Bay County, Florida, United States. Located along U.S. Highway 98 (US 98), it is the largest city between

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and

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. It is the more populated city of the Panama City–Lynn Haven, Florida metropolitan statistical area. Panama City was severely damaged when Hurricane Michael made landfall as a Category 5 hurricane on October 10, 2018. As of the 2020 census, the population was 35,392, down from the figure of 36,484 at the 2010 census. When Panama City was incorporated in 1909, its original city limits were 15th Street (Hwy 98) on the north, Balboa Avenue on the west and Bay Avenue on the east.

Name

The development in this once unincorporated part of Northwest Florida had previous names such as Floriopolis, Park Resort, and Harrison. In 1906, the development was named Panama City and it was first incorporated as Panama City in 1909. When Panama City was incorporated, its original city limits were 15th Street (Hwy 98) on the north, Balboa Avenue on the west and Bay Avenue on the east. According to the Panama City Public Library's ''A History of Panama City'', George Mortimer West hoped to spur real estate development in Bay County during a period of intense popular interest in the construction of the

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by changing the town's name from Harrison to Panama City, because a straight line between

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and the Central American country Panama's national capital intersected the Florida town. Additionally, since required meanders around land formations in a seaborne route to the canal added distance when starting at other ports, Panama City was the closest developed port in the US mainland to the Caribbean entrance of the Panama Canal.

Demographics

As of the

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of 2010, there were 36,484 people, 14,792 households, and 8,613 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 17,438 housing units at an average density of . As of the

of 2010, the racial makeup of the city is 71.6%

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, 22.0%

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, 1.6% Asian, 0.5% Native American, 0.1%

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, 2.9% from two or more races, and 5.1%

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or Latino of any race. There were 14,792 households, out of which 23.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.3% were headed by

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living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.8% were non-families. 34.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.0% were someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28, and the average family size was 2.91. In the city, the population was 20.7% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 26.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.2 males.

Geography

Panama City is located at (30.174451, –85.664480) within the

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and along the

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. According to the

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, the city limits encompass an area of , of which is land and , or 17.39%, is water.

Climate

Panama City has a humid subtropical climate, with short, mild winters and long, hot and humid summers. In January, the average low is 42.6 °F (5.9 °C), and in July the average high is 91.1 °F (32.8 °C). Due to its location on the Gulf Coast, the city is susceptible to tropical cyclones. In 2018, Panama City was directly hit by Hurricane Michael, which caused catastrophic damage to the city and surrounding communities, with winds of 160 mph (260 km/h) at landfall. The city previously suffered significant indirect impacts from

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and

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. The city was also heavily damaged by an EF2 tornado on March 18, 2022.

Time zone

Panama City is part of the

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, unlike the city of

to its east.

Economy

Personal income

As of the 2000 census, the city's median household income was $31,572, and the median income for a family was $40,890. Males had a median income of $30,401 versus $21,431 for females. The city's

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was $17,830. About 12.1% of families and 17.2% of the population were below the

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, including 24.5% of those under age 18 and 14.9% of those age 65 or over.

Industry

Two military bases make the federal government the largest employer. Other major industrial employers in the Bay County area include Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Gulf Power,

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, Trane, L-3 Communications, ARINC, and

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Real estate

In 2006, Panama City was named the best place to invest in real estate in the US by CNN's '' Business 2.0'' magazine.

Military

Tyndall Air Force Base is east of the city. The HHT 1-153 CAV is stationed there. It is part of

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's 53rd Infantry Brigade. The city is also home to the U.S. Navy's Naval Support Activity Panama City which is home to various research and training projects. The city is also approximately 100 miles south of

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, Alabama, home to the US Army's Aviation Center of Excellence.

Retail

The city's main retail center was the Panama City Mall until it was permanently closed after Hurricane Michael. In August 2020, Panama City Mall released the plans to the mall. The plans for the mall includes a hotel, shops, and restaurants. Another local retail center is the Bay City Pointe, on FL 368 (locally known as 23rd St.). Pier Park, on the beach across the

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spanning St. Andrews Bay, is a third local retail center. Others retail areas in the Panama City Metro are the 15th Street Shopping Strip (A area between Harrison Ave/ US Highway 231 and Beck Ave/ US Bus 98/ State Road 390), 23rd Street Shopping Strip, Downtown Panama City, Historic St. Andrews, and Millville Historic District.

Hospitals

The city has two hospitals,

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until Hurricane Michael destroyed a large portion of it) and Gulf Coast Medical Center.

Transportation

Major highways

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Roads

The two main east–west thoroughfares in Panama City proper are 23rd Street and

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. SR 368 runs east–west across the northern part of the city as a bypass. US 98 runs east–west through the city itself, leading southeast to Mexico Beach and west to

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. The two main north–south thoroughfares in the city are Martin Luther King Boulevard, otherwise known as SR 77 and US 231. SR 77 leads north to the Panama City suburb of Lynn Haven. US 231 begins its national journey northward in the city, leading northeast to

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. Other more local highways run through the city, including many county roads.

Bridges

Because of the city's position on St. Andrews Bay, bridges are very important to the area, and most directions into or out of the city require the use of one of three large bridges to cross parts of the bay. These are the Bailey Bridge to the north on Hwy 77, the Dupont Bridge to the south on Hwy 98 and the Hathaway Bridge to the west on Hwy 98. The largest of these is the Hathaway Bridge, which is the only direct connection between Panama City and Panama City Beach.

Rail

The Bay Line Railroad has an rail line running north to

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, to a connection with CSX Transportation and

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. Until some point between 1955 and 1956 the Atlanta and St. Andrews Bay Railroad ran passenger trains from Panama City to

. Additionally, the A&StA operated sleeping car service to Atlanta from Panama City.

Bus transportation

Local transit is handled by the Baytown Trolley services. Service generally runs Monday–Saturday from 6 AM to 7 PM.

Air transportation

The city was served by the Panama City-Bay County International Airport (PFN) until May 22, 2010. It was replaced by the Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) with Southwest Airlines,

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, and

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. In June 2018, ECP also added

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Port

The Port of Panama City is on St. Andrews Bay.

Notable people

* Mike Campbell, lead guitarist for

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* Jaye Chapman, pitcher with the Chicago Cubs * Donnie Craft, player of gridiron football * Clint Daniels, country music artist *

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, member of the

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* Clarence Earl Gideon, the plaintiff in '' Gideon v. Wainwright'' * David Herndon, pitcher with the New York Yankees *

Robert Lee McKenzie Robert Lee McKenzie (October 16, 1870 – December 13, 1956) was an entrepreneur, a real estate developer, a founder and first mayor of Panama City, Florida, and an instrumental figure in the early history of Bob Jones University. Biography Busin ...

, entrepreneur, real estate developer, first mayor of Panama City, and an important figure in the early history of

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* Thurop Van Orman, took inspiration from the city when living here as a kid to make The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack * Dan Peek, member of the soft rock band America *

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, Whistleblower * Blood Raw,

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with the group U.S.D.A and

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, player for the

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* Anwar Stewart, defensive lineman, Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League * Ray Wilson, defensive back in the National Football League for the New Orleans Saints and Green Bay Packers *

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, professional hockey player and coach *

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, 1998 graduate of Rutherford High School, linebacker in the National Football League * Janarius Robinson, 2016 graduate of Bay High School, defensive end in the National Football League for the

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former defensive end for the

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, former defensive linemen for

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Media

* ''The News Herald'', newspaper *

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, PBS affiliate on channel 56 (satellite of WFSU-TV, Tallahassee) * WJHG, NBC affiliate on channel 7 (

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digital) * WMBB, ABC affiliate on channel 13 * WECP-LD, CBS affiliate on channel 18 * WPGX,

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affiliate on channel 28 * Panama City Beach TV –

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, 104.3 ESPN Northwest Florida, Sports Talk * WASJ, Bob FM 105.1, 1980s/1990s/2000s *

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, Beach 95.1, Oldies * WFLF-FM, Fox News Radio * WFSW, public radio * WFSY,

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WILN WILN (105.9 FM, "Island 106") is a US commercial radio station located in Panama City, Florida. WILN airs a Top 40 (CHR) music format. History WILN signed-on on April 21, 1985, at 9:20 AM with a small 6 kW signal on 106.3 MHz as WLV ...

, Island 106,

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* WKGC-FM, public radio * WKNK, Kick'n Country,

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* WPAP,

* WPFM, Hot 107.9,

* WRBA, Classic Rock 95.9,

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WYOO WYOO (101.1 FM, "Talk Radio 101") is a commercial radio station located in Springfield, Florida, broadcasting to the Panama City, Florida, area. WYOO airs talk radio programming. History WYOO began broadcasting on December 1, 1993 on 101.3&nb ...

, Talk Radio 101,

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WYYX WYYX (97.7 FM) is a commercial radio station located in Panama City Beach, Florida that has its transmitter licensed for Bonifay, Florida, broadcasting to the Panama City, Florida area. The station began live and local morning content in 2012 ...

, 97X, "Panama City's Rock Station" * WAYP-FM, 88.3 WAY-FM Christian Hit Radio

Education

Panama City's public schools are operated by

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. A system of

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, University Academy and Bay Haven Schools also services the Panama City area. Private schools in the city include, Holy Nativity Episcopal School, St. John Catholic School, Jacob Austin Prep. Academy, Covenant Christian School. Gulf Coast State College, formerly Gulf Coast Community College, is now a 4-year

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. Florida State University Panama City Campus and a satellite campus of Troy University are located in the city. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University has a satellite campus on Tyndall Air Force Base. Tom P. Haney Technical College is a local alternative to traditional college, offering a variety of vocational training programs. The school operates under the auspices of Bay District Schools. Public high schools in the Panama City metro-area include Rutherford High School, Bay High School, Mosley High School, Arnold High School, Bozeman Learning Center, and Rosenwald High School.

Twinned City

Panama City, Florida is

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with one city: * Mérida, Yucatán (November 13, 2003)

References

External links

Panama City official website

Destination Panama City

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''Panama City Pilot''
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