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Destin, FL vs Memphis, TN

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- Memphis is 0% more densely populated than Destin.
- People are 32.9% less likely to be married in Memphis.
- The Median Age is 9.1 years younger in Memphis.
 Destin, FLMemphis, TNUnited States
 Population  Unlock634,139329,725,481
 Female Population48.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock34.238.4
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 Population - 201012,159  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock650,100285,036,114
 Population - 19908,080  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-0.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now76.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,998.193.4
 Land Area7.7  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock9.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Destin, FLMemphis, TNUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.3%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 143.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 648.3%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.4%1.9%
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 Race
 Destin, FLMemphis, TNUnited States
 White81.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock64.4%12.2%
 Asian1.1%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races6.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock7.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Destin, FLMemphis, TNUnited States
 Married Population51.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock31.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated3.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock65.2%50.2%
 Never Married30.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.3%10.8%
 Widowed3.8%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.482.60
 Households6,201  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock137,74680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children25.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock31.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,719  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock31.5%15.8%
     Single householder, no children8.0%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Destin    14 Reviews

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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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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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 Memphis    148 Reviews

I was mugged my very first night in Memphis. They tried to take my iPhone. I was walking only a block from my house in a "safe" area, too.  More

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Memphis is a city with a history of civil rights, slavery , blues and rockn'roll music. It's a great place for a weekend getaway. This city has lots of great things to  More

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Over 5 years ago

Do you like being panhandled every 30 seconds? Love that cool ambiance of gangs? Are drugs your thing? Then you will love Memphis. Had good times here in the 90’s, the  More

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