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Marco Island, FL vs West Palm Beach, FL

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- West Palm Beach is 0% more densely populated than Marco Island.
- People are 48.8% less likely to be married in West Palm Beach.
- The Median Age is 26.5 years younger in West Palm Beach.
 Marco Island, FLWest Palm Beach, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock115,877329,725,481
 Female Population50.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.9%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock40.438.4
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 Population - 201016,453  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock82,103285,036,114
 Population - 19909,980  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock37.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now81.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,112.893.4
 Land Area12.2  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock3.5264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Marco Island, FLWest Palm Beach, FLUnited States
 Age 0 to 41.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 142.9%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.4%3.9%
 Age 18 to 200.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.9%5.2%
 Age 25 to 343.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.0%12.9%
 Age 45 to 548.1%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 649.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.7%9.6%
 Age 75 to 8423.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.9%1.9%
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 Race
 Marco Island, FLWest Palm Beach, FLUnited States
 White89.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock33.0%12.2%
 Asian0.8%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.1%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock24.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Marco Island, FLWest Palm Beach, FLUnited States
 Married Population75.5%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock35.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock61.4%50.2%
 Never Married8.9%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock13.5%10.8%
 Widowed8.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.352.60
 Households8,131  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock25,40080,755,759
     Married couple, w/children9.3%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock40.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,395  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock21.7%15.8%
     Single householder, no children3.1%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Marco Island    3 Reviews
Lani · San Diego, CA
Absolute Paradise (island life)
Over 4 years ago

We just purchased a home here from San Diego, Ca. Marco island is so refreshing! It is Clean, no trash, people care about their yards and community with impeccable  More

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Kathryn · Marco Island, FL
Great Place to Retire To
Over 8 years ago

We moved here upon retirement and have been delighted with our new community. With canals crisscrossing the entire island, most homesites are on the water, and we enjoy  More

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Ernie  · Homestead, FL
Outsiders not welcomed at Marco Island
Over 9 years ago

I have been coming to Marco Island for the past couple of years to spend the 4th of July with my family in this beautiful city, but never again. From what we learned  More

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Reviews for West Palm Beach    51 Reviews
Richard · Royal Palm Beach, FL
Palm Beach county living
Over 8 years ago

Palm Beach county is getting over crowded at least from point of view. High property taxes and home owners insurance (due to hurricanes) traffic is getting worse.   More

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Octavio · West Palm Beach, FL
I love it here!
Over 9 years ago

I couldn't think of a better place to live. There are so many things to do around town. Traffic in not bad, for the most part. There's a good mix of cultural diversity.  More

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dan · West Palm Beach, FL
Pros and cons
Over 9 years ago

Why is Cultural diversity considered a pro for West Palm  More

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