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- Panama City Beach is 0% more densely populated than Springfield.
- People are 29.8% more likely to be married in Panama City Beach.
- The Median Age is 11.6 years older in Panama City Beach.
 Springfield, MOPanama City Beach, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock17,882329,725,481
 Female Population51.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock44.838.4
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 Population - 2010159,374  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock7,671285,036,114
 Population - 1990140,494  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock60.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now19.6%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock926.593.4
 Land Area82.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Springfield, MOPanama City Beach, FLUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.3%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.5%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.5%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 208.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.8%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.4%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.2%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Springfield, MOPanama City Beach, FLUnited States
 White84.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock8.5%12.2%
 Asian2.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.9%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.1%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock8.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Springfield, MOPanama City Beach, FLUnited States
 Married Population40.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock50.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock47.0%50.2%
 Never Married39.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock17.0%10.8%
 Widowed6.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.292.60
 Households78,824  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock4,99480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children25.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock51.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households41,242  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock14.2%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.5%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Springfield    74 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

For a town of 165,000 we have entertainment options far above similar sized communities. Pro Baseball, Bass Pro, Hammons Hall. Art Museums, Wonders of Wildlife  More

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We're somewhat new to this area... having recently moved from AZ. We find the residents are more polite and generally much nicer here. Residents actually have a  More

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Over 5 years ago

So much wrong in this town I don't know where to start. Apparently, all the a$$ holes of the state circle over Springfield. The do-nothing cops are worthless, as is the  More

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Reviews for Panama City Beach    12 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I've lived here since 2001 and have seen many changes, mainly for the good. Although in the last couple years, and even more so after Hurricane Michael the cost of  More

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Over 7 years ago

I loved this area until I heard the property owners/corporations increased peoples rents between 30% to 90% that were still recovering from last years  More

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Over 13 years ago

Pannama city lived in the neighboring area 6 years loved it . I think you expect to much from such a small town as for the papermill you either put up with the smell or  More

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