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New Smyrna Beach, FL vs Fort Walton Beach, FL

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- Fort Walton Beach is 0% more densely populated than New Smyrna Beach.
- People are 16.3% less likely to be married in Fort Walton Beach.
- The Median Age is 19.4 years younger in Fort Walton Beach.
 New Smyrna Beach, FLFort Walton Beach, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock20,805329,725,481
 Female Population51.4%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.6%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock39.538.4
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 Population - 201023,443  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock19,973285,036,114
 Population - 199016,543  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock12.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now73.6%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,728.993.4
 Land Area37.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.8264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 New Smyrna Beach, FLFort Walton Beach, FLUnited States
 Age 0 to 43.9%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 142.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.3%3.9%
 Age 18 to 201.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.3%5.2%
 Age 25 to 348.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 649.9%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 8412.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.6%1.9%
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 Race
 New Smyrna Beach, FLFort Walton Beach, FLUnited States
 White86.7%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock11.0%12.2%
 Asian0.8%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.7%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock12.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 New Smyrna Beach, FLFort Walton Beach, FLUnited States
 Married Population56.0%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock44.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock53.1%50.2%
 Never Married17.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock15.2%10.8%
 Widowed10.1%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.332.60
 Households14,574  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock5,09880,755,759
     Married couple, w/children13.3%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock40.6%42.9%
 Non Family Households6,023  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock19.8%15.8%
     Single householder, no children9.2%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for New Smyrna Beach    7 Reviews
Jake · New Smyrna Beach, FL
NSB: A CHARMING, FUN, LAID BACK, BEACH TOWN!
Over 4 years ago

I am originally from CT. I moved to Estero ( near Naples, FL) in 2002. It was nice but there was barely any cool weather in the Winter. I was 40 when I moved there and  More

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John · New Smyrna Beach, FL
Housing
Over 15 years ago

Houses are more here because of the coastline (beechside very expensive). Inlanf Florida offers better deals and lower  More

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john · Mongaup Valley, NY
differences of opinion
Over 16 years ago

My wife and i are relocating the the east central coast of Florida very soon, most likely somewhere between Port Orange and Vero Beach. I just find it incredible that  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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