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Jackson, TN vs Fort Walton Beach, FL

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- Fort Walton Beach is 0% more densely populated than Jackson.
- People are 19.1% more likely to be married in Fort Walton Beach.
- The Median Age is 5.0 years older in Fort Walton Beach.
 Jackson, TNFort Walton Beach, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock20,805329,725,481
 Female Population53.3%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population46.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock39.538.4
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 Population - 201066,813  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock19,973285,036,114
 Population - 199048,949  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock12.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now37.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,728.993.4
 Land Area58.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.8264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Jackson, TNFort Walton Beach, FLUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.3%3.9%
 Age 18 to 206.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.3%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.7%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.4%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.2%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Jackson, TNFort Walton Beach, FLUnited States
 White45.5%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock11.0%12.2%
 Asian1.3%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.7%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock12.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Jackson, TNFort Walton Beach, FLUnited States
 Married Population39.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock44.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated3.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock53.1%50.2%
 Never Married40.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock15.2%10.8%
 Widowed6.8%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.332.60
 Households26,083  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock5,09880,755,759
     Married couple, w/children22.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock40.6%42.9%
 Non Family Households10,732  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock19.8%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.8%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Jackson    11 Reviews
Chris · Jackson, TN
you've been warned
Over 3 years ago

Let me tell you. Jackson Tennessee has become a literal hell hole. This is where America sends it's dreams to die. The city is riddled with crime and it's a small city  More

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Aaron · Jackson, TN
Great place to live and raise a family
Over 6 years ago

We moved to Jackson in 2015 and have enjoyed getting to know this great community. We are pleased with the hospitality of the residents here. We have 4 Colleges and  More

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John · Jackson, TN
hot and humid west TN
Over 9 years ago

West TN is hot and humid during the months of May, June, July, August, and  More

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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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