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Helena, AL vs Destin, FL

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- Destin is 0% more densely populated than Helena.
- People are 12.0% less likely to be married in Destin.
- The Median Age is 5.2 years older in Destin.
 Helena, ALDestin, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock13,751329,725,481
 Female Population51.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.0%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock43.338.4
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 Population - 201016,921  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock11,119285,036,114
 Population - 19903,918  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock28.5%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now420.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,788.493.4
 Land Area20.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.8264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Helena, ALDestin, FLUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock15.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5414.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock8.0%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock12.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Helena, ALDestin, FLUnited States
 White72.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock2.5%12.2%
 Asian1.3%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock7.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Helena, ALDestin, FLUnited States
 Married Population58.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock48.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.3%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock48.2%50.2%
 Never Married27.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock13.6%10.8%
 Widowed3.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.192.60
 Households7,520  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,48280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children43.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock55.2%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,035  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock11.5%15.8%
     Single householder, no children6.0%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Helena    2 Reviews
Bp · Columbus, GA
Great Place to Live
Over 15 years ago

I raised my five children in Helena, Al 27 yrs ago when it was just one road and a few neighborhoods. Everytime I drive thru AL,I take the small detour thru Helena. It  More

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Barbara · Helena, AL
Helena
Over 18 years ago

I moved to Helena from Florida. Although I miss Florida, Helena is a nice little town to live in except for rush hour traffic. Life is very quiet in Helena and we have  More

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Reviews for Destin    14 Reviews
Nels · Santa Rosa Beach, FL
paradise doesn't come cheap
Over 3 years ago

I find it amazing the place is rated one star - Yes the cost of housing is high especially as covid pushed more people to Florida. But living here is easy - three  More

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Vic · Destin, FL
UNLESS YOU’RE A MILLIONAIRE IT SUCKS
Over 4 years ago

This tiny town is SO expensive. Unless you want a roach and mold infested place you will have to pay around $1800 or more and the “nice” places have reviews that scare  More

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Ron · Destin, FL
Still a great place to live
Over 6 years ago

I moved to Destin in 1987 when there was no development in the eastern part of town, only trees, beaches and a two lane road. I worked as a Sheriff's Deputy for over 30  More

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