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Pensacola, FL vs Fort Walton Beach, FL

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- Fort Walton Beach is 0% more densely populated than Pensacola.
- People are 8.3% more likely to be married in Fort Walton Beach.
- The Median Age is 1.1 years older in Fort Walton Beach.
 Pensacola, FLFort Walton Beach, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock20,805329,725,481
 Female Population52.4%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.6%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock39.538.4
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 Population - 201052,024  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock19,973285,036,114
 Population - 199058,165  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock12.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-8.6%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,728.993.4
 Land Area22.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.8264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Pensacola, FLFort Walton Beach, FLUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.6%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.3%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.3%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3416.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Pensacola, FLFort Walton Beach, FLUnited States
 White62.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock11.0%12.2%
 Asian1.8%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.7%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock12.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Pensacola, FLFort Walton Beach, FLUnited States
 Married Population43.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock44.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock53.1%50.2%
 Never Married35.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock15.2%10.8%
 Widowed6.4%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.332.60
 Households24,372  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock5,09880,755,759
     Married couple, w/children21.7%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock40.6%42.9%
 Non Family Households11,456  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock19.8%15.8%
     Single householder, no children14.0%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Pensacola    72 Reviews
Mike · Myrtle Grove, FL
Escambia county is on life support.
Over 3 years ago

I grew up in Pcola and moved away after hurricane Ivan over a decade ago. I have recently moved back and was shocked to see the rate of decline it has endured over the  More

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Joe · Pace, FL
Great place to live incredible beaches!
Over 3 years ago

I've lived here for almost 30 years and love it! Good size town but not a big city still plenty to do in downtown's really come alive in the last 10 years. Plus we have  More

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Caron · Pensacola, FL
Best place to live, work and play, hands down
Over 4 years ago

I came here to visit and never left! The American Planning Association named downtown Pensacola "Florida's Greatest Place" after a popular vote and Palafox Street was  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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