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Fort Walton Beach, FL vs Fernandina Beach, FL

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- Fernandina Beach is 0% more densely populated than Fort Walton Beach.
- People are 13.5% more likely to be married in Fernandina Beach.
- The Median Age is 17.2 years older in Fernandina Beach.
 Fort Walton Beach, FLFernandina Beach, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock12,697329,725,481
 Female Population48.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock56.738.4
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 Population - 201019,476  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock10,549285,036,114
 Population - 199021,471  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock26.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now4.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,109.993.4
 Land Area7.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.7264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Fort Walton Beach, FLFernandina Beach, FLUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.7%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock2.5%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.7%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock1.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 201.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock2.9%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock8.4%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock9.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.9%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock20.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 846.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Fort Walton Beach, FLFernandina Beach, FLUnited States
 White66.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock11.7%12.2%
 Asian4.9%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock11.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Fort Walton Beach, FLFernandina Beach, FLUnited States
 Married Population46.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock52.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock46.8%50.2%
 Never Married30.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock13.5%10.8%
 Widowed7.7%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.122.60
 Households8,775  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,74580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children28.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock62.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,677  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock6.9%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 Fernandina Beach    8 Reviews
frank · Fernandina Beach, FL
THE SECRET ISLAND OF FLORIDA
Over 4 years ago

We traveled the entire east and west coasts of Florida and the entire east coast of Georgia. We LOVED St. Marys GA. but decided on Amelia Island... Mainly because AI has  More

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frank · Fernandina Beach, FL
Paradise in Florida
Over 5 years ago

There is no place in Florida like Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach. The beach is beautiful.. But, best of all are the people. Real Southern hospitality... Southern charm  More

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jack · Fernandina Beach, FL
good place
Over 11 years ago

Came back to Fernandina after a long hiatus. Fernandina has always been a magical place, but many things are getting better. The restaurant scene has improved  More

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