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Fort Walton Beach, FL vs Murrells Inlet, SC

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- Murrells Inlet is 0% more densely populated than Fort Walton Beach.
- People are 28.2% more likely to be married in Murrells Inlet.
- The Median Age is 20.0 years older in Murrells Inlet.
 Fort Walton Beach, FLMurrells Inlet, SCUnited States
 Population  Unlock9,695329,725,481
 Female Population48.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock59.538.4
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 Population - 201019,476  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock5,519285,036,114
 Population - 199021,471  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock63.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now4.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,268.093.4
 Land Area7.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Fort Walton Beach, FLMurrells Inlet, SCUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.7%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock0.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.7%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 201.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock1.7%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock7.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock8.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.9%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock23.8%9.6%
 Age 75 to 846.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock0.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Fort Walton Beach, FLMurrells Inlet, SCUnited States
 White66.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock3.0%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  Unlock5.3%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Fort Walton Beach, FLMurrells Inlet, SCUnited States
 Married Population46.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock59.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock39.9%50.2%
 Never Married30.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.9%10.8%
 Widowed7.7%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.222.60
 Households8,775  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,03280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children28.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock67.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,677  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock5.3%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 Murrells Inlet    4 Reviews
Michael · Murrells Inlet, SC
Amazing restaurants, medical centers, affordable
Over 5 years ago

Murrells Inlet is one of the fastest growing areas on the east coast. Regardless of your origin, race, orientation or skillset you are warmly welcome! Despite what  More

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Bp · Charlotte, NC
Smiling Faces...Not so Friendly Places
Over 15 years ago

Murrells Inlet, Pawleys Island, Litchfield Beach..very pretty, but dont move there unless you like 13.5% unemployment, racial and gender prejudice, and dont..repeat dont  More

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Autumn · Murrells Inlet, SC
Culture (or lack thereof)
Over 15 years ago

The culture in the entire Grand Strand area is severly lacking. The so called "museums" here are a joke.   More

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