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Destin, FL vs Oakland, CA

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- Oakland is 0% more densely populated than Destin.
- People are 20.7% less likely to be married in Oakland.
- The Median Age is 6.4 years younger in Oakland.
 Destin, FLOakland, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock437,548329,725,481
 Female Population48.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock36.938.4
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 Population - 201012,159  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock399,484285,036,114
 Population - 19908,080  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock6.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now76.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock7,828.393.4
 Land Area7.7  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock22.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Destin, FLOakland, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.3%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.2%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  Unlock4.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock16.3%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  Unlock8.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Destin, FLOakland, CAUnited States
 White81.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock21.6%12.2%
 Asian1.1%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.6%0.4%
 Two or More Races6.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock27.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Destin, FLOakland, CAUnited States
 Married Population51.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock39.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated3.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock58.9%50.2%
 Never Married30.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock9.3%10.8%
 Widowed3.8%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.582.60
 Households6,201  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock91,23580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children25.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock35.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,719  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock19.2%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 Oakland    38 Reviews

I move to Oakland 20yrs ago with high hopes, loved the geography of the city, the diversity is outstanding, and the charm of the older homes is wonderful. When I  More

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Over 4 years ago

Fun place to visit. Little rough is some areas- a lot to do  More

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I moved to Oakland because of its racial diversity in the early eighties although I've seen some ups and downs in this visually beautiful city, it has never been as bad  More

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