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Delray Beach, FL vs Lake Wales, FL

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- Lake Wales is 0% more densely populated than Delray Beach.
- People are 10.3% more likely to be married in Lake Wales.
- The Median Age is 4.3 years younger in Lake Wales.
 Delray Beach, FLLake Wales, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock16,173329,725,481
 Female Population52.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock45.438.4
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 Population - 201060,802  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock10,194285,036,114
 Population - 199047,181  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock73.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now47.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock864.293.4
 Land Area15.9  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.3264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Delray Beach, FLLake Wales, FLUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 143.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 201.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock2.9%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.5%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 649.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock16.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 847.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Delray Beach, FLLake Wales, FLUnited States
 White54.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock20.0%12.2%
 Asian2.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock27.6%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Delray Beach, FLLake Wales, FLUnited States
 Married Population44.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock45.9%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock51.0%50.2%
 Never Married33.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock14.9%10.8%
 Widowed7.8%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.382.60
 Households29,016  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock4,19180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children19.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock46.6%42.9%
 Non Family Households13,899  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock20.2%15.8%
     Single householder, no children15.7%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Delray Beach    19 Reviews

Great place to live, however, the school system isn't great. You really need to pick Boca Raton, or if you're willing to live a bit farther West, Wellington, for better  More

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I have lived in over 100 places and homes..even as a child my parents lived moving every few years..i learned to live that too..getting new ideas for decorating and new  More

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The area has been totally regentrified over the past 10 years. It's outdoor cafe's and restaurants, shops and, of course, a fabulous beach. the beach has cabanas,  More

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Reviews for Lake Wales    2 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

I have lived in Lake Wales, Florida for almost 8 years. Most of the people are very nice, but it can be very difficult to find a decent job there. The weather is pretty  More

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Over 18 years ago

Lake Wales, Fl has great weather year round. Although summers can be quite hot, most of the year is very enjoyable and  More

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