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Oxford, MS vs Destin, FL

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- Destin is 0% more densely populated than Oxford.
- People are 46.8% more likely to be married in Destin.
- The Median Age is 15.6 years older in Destin.
 Oxford, MSDestin, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock13,751329,725,481
 Female Population51.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock43.338.4
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 Population - 201022,249  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock11,119285,036,114
 Population - 19909,984  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock28.5%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now186.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,788.493.4
 Land Area16.5  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.8264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Oxford, MSDestin, FLUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.3%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 209.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3417.5%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock15.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 547.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock8.0%6.7%
 Age 60 to 643.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock12.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Oxford, MSDestin, FLUnited States
 White66.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock2.5%12.2%
 Asian2.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock7.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Oxford, MSDestin, FLUnited States
 Married Population35.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock48.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock48.2%50.2%
 Never Married51.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock13.6%10.8%
 Widowed4.1%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.192.60
 Households9,891  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,48280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children32.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock55.2%42.9%
 Non Family Households5,115  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock11.5%15.8%
     Single householder, no children6.3%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Oxford    5 Reviews

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Over 5 years ago

While I know this isn’t a review, I am looking for some local insight! I am recent college graduate and looking for a fresh start to my career. I have lived in Chicago  More

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Over 18 years ago

We relocated to Oxford, MS from the Memphis, TN area. There are so many great things to say about Oxford but the low crime rate is at the top of the list! Coming from  More

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Over 19 years ago

It's not to say there is zero crime - but it's unlikely that could be said about any community. You might say it's definitely a secondary consideration in  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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