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Delray Beach, FL vs Marco Island, FL

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- Marco Island is 0% more densely populated than Delray Beach.
- People are 69.8% more likely to be married in Marco Island.
- The Median Age is 17.2 years older in Marco Island.
 Delray Beach, FLMarco Island, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock15,929329,725,481
 Female Population52.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock66.938.4
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 Population - 201060,802  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock15,068285,036,114
 Population - 199047,181  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock20.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now47.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,310.293.4
 Land Area15.9  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock12.5264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Delray Beach, FLMarco Island, FLUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock2.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 143.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock1.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 201.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock2.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.5%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock4.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 649.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock25.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 847.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock7.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Delray Beach, FLMarco Island, FLUnited States
 White54.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.4%12.2%
 Asian2.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock8.3%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Delray Beach, FLMarco Island, FLUnited States
 Married Population44.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock74.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock24.5%50.2%
 Never Married33.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock6.7%10.8%
 Widowed7.8%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock1.962.60
 Households29,016  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock5,73680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children19.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock86.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households13,899  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock1.5%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 Marco Island    3 Reviews

We just purchased a home here from San Diego, Ca. Marco island is so refreshing! It is Clean, no trash, people care about their yards and community with impeccable  More

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Over 8 years ago

We moved here upon retirement and have been delighted with our new community. With canals crisscrossing the entire island, most homesites are on the water, and we enjoy  More

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I have been coming to Marco Island for the past couple of years to spend the 4th of July with my family in this beautiful city, but never again. From what we learned  More

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