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Destin, FL vs DeFuniak Springs, FL

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- DeFuniak Springs is 0% more densely populated than Destin.
- People are 15.4% less likely to be married in DeFuniak Springs.
- The Median Age is 6.2 years younger in DeFuniak Springs.
 Destin, FLDeFuniak Springs, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock5,875329,725,481
 Female Population48.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock37.138.4
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 Population - 201012,159  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock5,089285,036,114
 Population - 19908,080  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock41.5%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now76.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock424.493.4
 Land Area7.7  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.4264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Destin, FLDeFuniak Springs, FLUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.3%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.7%6.1%
 Age 10 to 143.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.7%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 648.3%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Destin, FLDeFuniak Springs, FLUnited States
 White81.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock24.0%12.2%
 Asian1.1%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.7%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.9%0.4%
 Two or More Races6.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock2.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Destin, FLDeFuniak Springs, FLUnited States
 Married Population51.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock42.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated3.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock56.2%50.2%
 Never Married30.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock17.9%10.8%
 Widowed3.8%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.292.60
 Households6,201  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,54580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children25.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock32.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,719  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock20.5%15.8%
     Single householder, no children8.0%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Destin    14 Reviews
Nels · Santa Rosa Beach, FL
paradise doesn't come cheap
Over 3 years ago

I find it amazing the place is rated one star - Yes the cost of housing is high especially as covid pushed more people to Florida. But living here is easy - three  More

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Vic · Destin, FL
UNLESS YOU’RE A MILLIONAIRE IT SUCKS
Over 4 years ago

This tiny town is SO expensive. Unless you want a roach and mold infested place you will have to pay around $1800 or more and the “nice” places have reviews that scare  More

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Ron · Destin, FL
Still a great place to live
Over 6 years ago

I moved to Destin in 1987 when there was no development in the eastern part of town, only trees, beaches and a two lane road. I worked as a Sheriff's Deputy for over 30  More

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Reviews for Defuniak Springs    6 Reviews
Ryan · Stow, OH
0 stars for a 0 class redneck town
Over 4 years ago

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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karma · Defuniak Springs, FL
DeFuniak Springs FL - part of Walton County -
Over 12 years ago

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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liz  · Defuniak Springs, FL
half dead people
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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