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Fort Walton Beach, FL vs St. Simons, GA

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- St. Simons is 0% more densely populated than Fort Walton Beach.
- People are 37.3% more likely to be married in St. Simons.
- The Median Age is 16.6 years older in St. Simons.
 Fort Walton Beach, FLSt. Simons, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock15,865329,725,481
 Female Population48.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock56.138.4
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 Population - 201019,476  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock13,381285,036,114
 Population - 199021,471  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock9.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now4.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock962.693.4
 Land Area7.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Fort Walton Beach, FLSt. Simons, GAUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.7%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.7%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.3%3.9%
 Age 18 to 201.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock2.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock8.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.9%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock22.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 846.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Fort Walton Beach, FLSt. Simons, GAUnited States
 White66.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock2.0%12.2%
 Asian4.9%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.5%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock1.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Fort Walton Beach, FLSt. Simons, GAUnited States
 Married Population46.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock63.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock35.7%50.2%
 Never Married30.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.2%10.8%
 Widowed7.7%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.192.60
 Households8,775  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock4,79680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children28.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock70.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,677  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock2.9%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 St. Simons    3 Reviews
Eric · St. Simons Island, GA
Nice for retired people
Over 17 years ago

nice place with a cute downtown. nice winter but summer are a way too humide and the nat bugs are very bad; they eat eat you to bone!!! the wages are low and not much to  More

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Bill · St. Simons Island, GA
living on the island
Over 19 years ago

It is beautiful, with the tree-lined streets and sunny beaches but it is also a very crazy place. Living on an island does something to people; it's as if all anyone  More

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LeAnne · St. Simons Island, GA
St. Simons an Overview
Over 19 years ago

St. Simons is a beautiful little southern island. Real estate is over priced and the variety of people is low. It is a wonderful place to raise your children and to  More

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