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DeFuniak Springs, FL vs Mary Esther, FL

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- Mary Esther is 0% more densely populated than DeFuniak Springs.
- People are 27.5% more likely to be married in Mary Esther.
- The Median Age is 2.1 years older in Mary Esther.
 DeFuniak Springs, FLMary Esther, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock3,979329,725,481
 Female Population54.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population45.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock39.238.4
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 Population - 20105,191  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock4,055285,036,114
 Population - 19905,120  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock10.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now40.6%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,701.393.4
 Land Area13.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 DeFuniak Springs, FLMary Esther, FLUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.3%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.5%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock1.6%3.9%
 Age 18 to 201.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3418.7%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock10.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock8.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.2%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.5%1.9%
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 Race
 DeFuniak Springs, FLMary Esther, FLUnited States
 White67.9%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock5.0%12.2%
 Asian0.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock9.3%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 DeFuniak Springs, FLMary Esther, FLUnited States
 Married Population43.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock54.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock44.1%50.2%
 Never Married30.9%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.8%10.8%
 Widowed7.4%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.682.60
 Households2,509  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,07780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children27.9%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock56.2%42.9%
 Non Family Households964  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock10.6%15.8%
     Single householder, no children19.2%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Defuniak Springs    6 Reviews

I've had to drive through this town on several road trip and there is nothing to do here except Wal Mart. No Class, no education, no worth while attractions. Just a  More

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DeFuniak Springs, FL at first glance is not a bad town. But make sure you do some research on the crime here. The people are nice at face value, but don't let them fool  More

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Over 14 years ago

We have lived here for two years and it is the worst two years of my life. Our house is for sale, we just can't take these ignorant and backward people. Walmart is  More

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Reviews for Mary Esther    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Nice place to live. Close to the Gulf of Mexico. Only problem is Highway 98. It's way too congested during certain  More

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Over 18 years ago

Mary Esther is located right outside the main entrance to Hurlburt Field. It is centered approximately 4 miles from Fort Walton Beach to the East, and 4 miles from  More

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