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Buckeye, AZ vs Fort Walton Beach, FL

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- Fort Walton Beach is 0% more densely populated than Buckeye.
- People are 17.3% less likely to be married in Fort Walton Beach.
- The Median Age is 5.7 years older in Fort Walton Beach.
 Buckeye, AZFort Walton Beach, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock20,805329,725,481
 Female Population46.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population53.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock39.538.4
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 Population - 201051,332  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock19,973285,036,114
 Population - 19905,038  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock12.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now1,591.6%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,728.993.4
 Land Area393.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.8264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Buckeye, AZFort Walton Beach, FLUnited States
 Age 0 to 48.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.3%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.3%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.0%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.5%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Buckeye, AZFort Walton Beach, FLUnited States
 White42.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock11.0%12.2%
 Asian2.1%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.7%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.1%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock12.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Buckeye, AZFort Walton Beach, FLUnited States
 Married Population56.7%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock44.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.3%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock53.1%50.2%
 Never Married31.5%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock15.2%10.8%
 Widowed3.3%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.332.60
 Households25,659  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock5,09880,755,759
     Married couple, w/children42.1%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock40.6%42.9%
 Non Family Households4,279  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock19.8%15.8%
     Single householder, no children5.1%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Buckeye    18 Reviews
Robert · Mesa, AZ
Silently the Fastest Growing City in Arizona
Over 2 years ago

I have visited Buckeye and it is amazing how it has transformed over the last 5 years along with other parts of the parts of the West and Central Arizona becoming fast  More

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CK · Buckeye, AZ
From NJ to AZ
Over 4 years ago

I have lived here three years. I live just north of the I-10 in the Sierra Highland neighborhood, just down the street from the Skyline Regional Park. There are pros and  More

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Ryan · Buckeye, AZ
The fast growing city in the US.
Over 5 years ago

Amazing place to live! You get the feel of freedom again. Lots of amazing restaurants to eat at near by. Tons of awesome sport bars near by too. Growth is rapid and you  More

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Reviews for Fort Walton Beach    10 Reviews
Brian · Valparaiso, FL
True Fort Walton
Over 4 years ago

Ive lived in Fort Walton for atleast 15yrs.Ive seen the good days(early to late 200's)and now the bad.If you move here,youd better make atleast $10,000 a month.These  More

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R. · Clearwater, FL
is it good place to live and retire?
Over 12 years ago

I would like to know if Fort Walton Beach is a better place to live rather than busy Clearwater FL. We want to re-locate to a quieter city with all the amenities of a  More

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Mark · Mary Esther, FL
Great beaches, but don't recommend for single men
Over 14 years ago

FWB is great for its beautiful beaches and saltwater fishing. It's also easy to move around town except during rush hour (yes, we have a rush hour - but it literally  More

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