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DeFuniak Springs, FL vs McAllen, TX

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- McAllen is 0% more densely populated than DeFuniak Springs.
- People are 14.3% more likely to be married in McAllen.
- The Median Age is 4.1 years younger in McAllen.
 DeFuniak Springs, FLMcAllen, TXUnited States
 Population  Unlock141,941329,725,481
 Female Population54.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population45.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock3338.4
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 Population - 20105,191  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock106,414285,036,114
 Population - 19905,120  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock35.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now40.6%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,159.393.4
 Land Area13.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.5264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 DeFuniak Springs, FLMcAllen, TXUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.9%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.5%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock5.4%3.9%
 Age 18 to 201.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3418.7%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock4.6%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.2%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.3%1.9%
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 Race
 DeFuniak Springs, FLMcAllen, TXUnited States
 White67.9%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.7%12.2%
 Asian0.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.8%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock86.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 DeFuniak Springs, FLMcAllen, TXUnited States
 Married Population43.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock47.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock49.9%50.2%
 Never Married30.9%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock9.6%10.8%
 Widowed7.4%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock3.022.60
 Households2,509  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock35,09580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children27.9%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock31.5%42.9%
 Non Family Households964  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock21.0%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 Mcallen    17 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

My wife and I are snowbirds from Iowa. We tried the McAllen area for a couple of seasons. We didn't like it, and have since opted for Mesa, AZ. Mesa ranked No. 8 in the  More

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On transfer here for two years now. Pros: Daytime traffic is pretty decent, when using Interstate 2. Home prices are cheaper, when compared to the national average.  More

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Over 11 years ago

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