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Fort Walton Beach, FL vs Morganton, NC

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- Morganton is 0% more densely populated than Fort Walton Beach.
- People are 6.8% less likely to be married in Morganton.
- The Median Age is 1.9 years younger in Morganton.
 Fort Walton Beach, FLMorganton, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock17,389329,725,481
 Female Population48.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock37.638.4
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 Population - 201019,476  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock17,310285,036,114
 Population - 199021,471  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-4.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now4.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock903.693.4
 Land Area7.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Fort Walton Beach, FLMorganton, NCUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.7%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.7%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 201.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.9%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.8%9.6%
 Age 75 to 846.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock4.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Fort Walton Beach, FLMorganton, NCUnited States
 White66.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock11.8%12.2%
 Asian4.9%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock2.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock19.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Fort Walton Beach, FLMorganton, NCUnited States
 Married Population46.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock39.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock56.3%50.2%
 Never Married30.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock10.9%10.8%
 Widowed7.7%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.552.60
 Households8,775  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock4,10480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children28.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock35.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,677  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock25.3%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 Morganton    4 Reviews
Mike · Morganton, NC
A wonderful place to live in the world
Over 4 years ago

We moved to Morganton in 2014 and love this town/area. The natural beauty in the Catawba Valley is astounding. Mountains, rivers, and beautiful trees are everywhere. The  More

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martha · Southampton, PA
Life in Morganton
Over 10 years ago

Will be transplanting from the suburbs of Philadelphia and have visited Morganton on our way to Asheville/Hendersonville. It is close to take in what Asheville has to  More

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linn · Saint Augustine, FL
Living in Morganton nc
Over 11 years ago

It is the best place for schools. cost of living is great. Homes are cheap and affordable. Crime is very low. Recommend moving to Morganton NC  More

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