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Fort Walton Beach, FL vs Chattanooga, TN

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- Chattanooga is 0% more densely populated than Fort Walton Beach.
- People are 15.5% less likely to be married in Chattanooga.
- The Median Age is 2.8 years younger in Chattanooga.
 Fort Walton Beach, FLChattanooga, TNUnited States
 Population  Unlock180,353329,725,481
 Female Population48.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock36.738.4
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 Population - 201019,476  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock155,554285,036,114
 Population - 199021,471  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock18.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now4.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,261.993.4
 Land Area7.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock7.7264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Fort Walton Beach, FLChattanooga, TNUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.7%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.7%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 201.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.8%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.0%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.9%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.1%9.6%
 Age 75 to 846.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.1%1.9%
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 Race
 Fort Walton Beach, FLChattanooga, TNUnited States
 White66.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock30.3%12.2%
 Asian4.9%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock7.3%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Fort Walton Beach, FLChattanooga, TNUnited States
 Married Population46.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock37.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock60.4%50.2%
 Never Married30.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock13.7%10.8%
 Widowed7.7%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.252.60
 Households8,775  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock40,21380,755,759
     Married couple, w/children28.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock40.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,677  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock21.2%15.8%
     Single householder, no children11.7%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Fort Walton Beach    10 Reviews
Brian · Valparaiso, FL
True Fort Walton
Over 3 years ago

Ive lived in Fort Walton for atleast 15yrs.Ive seen the good days(early to late 200's)and now the bad.If you move here,youd better make atleast $10,000 a month.These  More

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R. · Clearwater, FL
is it good place to live and retire?
Over 11 years ago

I would like to know if Fort Walton Beach is a better place to live rather than busy Clearwater FL. We want to re-locate to a quieter city with all the amenities of a  More

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Mark · Mary Esther, FL
Great beaches, but don't recommend for single men
Over 13 years ago

FWB is great for its beautiful beaches and saltwater fishing. It's also easy to move around town except during rush hour (yes, we have a rush hour - but it literally  More

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Reviews for Chattanooga    60 Reviews
philip · Chattanooga, TN
Moving East
Over 4 years ago

Moved to Chattanooga from the San Francisco Bay area. It was a hard one but after losing much in the 2017, 2018, 2019 annual wildfire festival of California I got tired  More

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Audra · East Ridge, TN
Let's get real about Chattanooga.
Over 4 years ago

I feel like the crime in Chattanooga gets glossed over in most reviews. Lived here virtually my entire life and I will truly miss the golden sunrises against the  More

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Lewan · Cleveland, TN
“There”s a song for you in Tennessee “
Over 4 years ago

I live in nearby Cleveland TN where I have lived for 20 years. I like to shop and visit Chattanooga as there is a lot to do but they do have a very high crime rate.   More

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