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Macon, GA vs Destin, FL

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- Destin is 0% more densely populated than Macon.
- People are 3.9% less likely to be married in Destin.
- The Median Age is 4.9 years younger in Destin.
 Destin, GAUnited States, FL
 Population  Unlock329,725,481
 Female Population48.8%  Unlock
 Male Population51.2%  Unlock
 Median Age  Unlock38.4
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 Population - 201012,159  Unlock
 Population - 2000  Unlock285,036,114
 Population - 19908,080  Unlock
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now76.8%  Unlock
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 Population Density  Unlock93.4
 Land Area7.7  Unlock
 Water Area  Unlock264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Macon, GADestin, FL
 Age 0 to 44.3%  Unlock
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.1%
 Age 10 to 143.3%  Unlock
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.6%  Unlock
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.4%  Unlock
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.9%  Unlock
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.7%
 Age 60 to 648.3%  Unlock
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.1%  Unlock
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.9%
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 Race
 Macon, GADestin, FL
 White81.2%  Unlock
 Black  Unlock12.2%
 Asian1.1%  Unlock
 Native American  Unlock0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock
 Other  Unlock0.4%
 Two or More Races6.8%  Unlock
 Hispanic  Unlock18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Macon, GADestin, FL
 Married Population51.8%  Unlock
     Currently Married  Unlock48.0%
 Married but Separated3.0%  Unlock
 Single Population  Unlock50.2%
 Never Married30.8%  Unlock
 Divorced  Unlock10.8%
 Widowed3.8%  Unlock
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 Household Size  Unlock2.60
 Households6,201  Unlock
 Family Households  Unlock80,755,759
     Married couple, w/children25.4%  Unlock
     Married couple, no children  Unlock42.9%
 Non Family Households2,719  Unlock
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock15.8%
     Single householder, no children8.0%  Unlock
Reviews for Macon    23 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Macon is great, the thing I like about Macon is it's just an extension of Atlanta, like you wouldn't know the difference. The politics are the same, the people are the  More

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I moved to Macon seven years ago and have found the people to be welcoming, the restaurants wonderful, the downtown vibrant and so many activities to get involved with.   More

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Over 4 years ago

Macon is a perfect example of what Southern whites most feared in the 50-60s when there was the big push to bus blacks in to vote. The expected disaster occurred and is  More

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Reviews for Destin    14 Reviews

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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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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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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