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DeFuniak Springs, FL vs Palatka, FL

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- Palatka is 0% more densely populated than DeFuniak Springs.
- People are 37.9% less likely to be married in Palatka.
- The Median Age is 0.3 years older in Palatka.
 DeFuniak Springs, FLPalatka, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,399329,725,481
 Female Population54.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population45.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock37.438.4
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 Population - 20105,191  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock10,033285,036,114
 Population - 19905,120  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock4.2%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now40.6%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,077.793.4
 Land Area13.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 DeFuniak Springs, FLPalatka, FLUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.5%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.5%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 201.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3418.7%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock7.5%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.9%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.2%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.7%1.9%
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 Race
 DeFuniak Springs, FLPalatka, FLUnited States
 White67.9%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock39.7%12.2%
 Asian0.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.8%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock5.0%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 DeFuniak Springs, FLPalatka, FLUnited States
 Married Population43.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock22.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock72.8%50.2%
 Never Married30.9%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock14.6%10.8%
 Widowed7.4%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.322.60
 Households2,509  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock2,10880,755,759
     Married couple, w/children27.9%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock23.2%42.9%
 Non Family Households964  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock38.7%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 Palatka    3 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

I have a lovely home on the outskirts of NW Palatka Bannerville area about 15 minutes from publix. Our well water (from the aquafier) is fabulous and the last time I  More

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Over 19 years ago

Palatka is growing and will likely grow more in the near future. Although prices have escalated, housing is still less expensive than St. Augustine. Many people will  More

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