# Cinco Bayou, Florida

Cinco Bayou is a town in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States. The Town of Cinco Bayou is part of the Crestview–Fort Walton Beach–Destin, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 457 at the 2020 census, up from 383 at the 2010 census.

## History

Cinco Bayou was incorporated on July 3, 1950, at a meeting held at the Cinco Bayou garage, attended by about 60 people. Gordon Gibson was elected the first mayor. At this time there were about 250 residents in the area between the Fort Walton city limits and the Cinco Bayou, an east-west oriented finger of water on the west end of the Choctawhatchee Bay.

## Geography

The approximate coordinates for the Town of Cinco Bayou is located at 30°25′18″N 86°36′33″W﻿ / ﻿30.42167°N 86.60917°W﻿ / 30.42167; -86.60917 (30.421748, –86.609120).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.2 square miles (0.52 km$^2$), all land. The town is completely surrounded by the city of Fort Walton Beach.

## Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, the Town of Cinco Bayou has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).

## Demographics
### 2010 and 2020 census

Cinco Bayou racial composition (Hispanics excluded from racial categories) (NH = Non-Hispanic) :
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
| White (NH) | 292 | 299 | 76.24% | 65.43% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 37 | 33 | 9.66% | 7.22% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Asian (NH) | 21 | 13 | 5.48% | 2.84% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some other race (NH) | 2 | 2 | 0.52% | 0.44% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 8 | 35 | 2.09% | 7.66% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 23 | 75 | 6.01% | 16.41% |
| Total | 383 | 457 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 457 people, 288 households, and 171 families residing in the town.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 383 people, 194 households, and 56 families residing in the town.

### 2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 377 people, 212 households, and 82 families residing in the town. The population density was 2,116.0 inhabitants per square mile (817.0/km$^2$). There were 248 housing units at an average density of 1,392.0 per square mile (537.5/km$^2$). The racial makeup of the town was 81.17% White, 12.73% African American, 0.80% Native American, 3.98% Asian, 0.27% from other races, and 1.06% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.71% of the population.
In 2000, there were 212 households, out of which 15.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 27.8% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 61.3% were non-families. 46.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.77 and the average family size was 2.43.
In 2000, in the town, the population was spread out, with 12.5% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 43.0% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.0 males.
In 2000, the median income for a household in the town was $28,036, and the median income for a family was $28,750. Males had a median income of $33,750 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $22,425. About 9.9% of families and 15.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.4% of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over.