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DeFuniak Springs

Florida · 7,338 residents (2025 est.) · 13.95 sq mi
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DeFuniak Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,512. Population has grown 28% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $201,400. At a median age of 31.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 27% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,532
+28%since 2000
from 5,089 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
468 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 365 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
31.6
−22%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,338 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024DeFuniak Springs
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,512
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,516 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,971
+88%since 2000
from $13,298 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.4%
+29.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
−16%since 2010
from 0.492 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services5.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$201,400
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,024
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $376 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.0% in 2000
37.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.4%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+43%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.6%(3,594)
Black22.9%(1,166)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(168)
Asian0.5%(26)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.1%(2,653)
2024
White, non-Hispanic58.8%(3,840)
Black24.4%(1,594)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(634)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.1%(464)
Diversity Score72.5%(4,739)
Diversity Score
73
+39%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.9%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+9%since 2000
from 24.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.5%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.3%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.8%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
54.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.4%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2012
from 27.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
25.4%
−54.8 ptssince 2013
from 80.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.6%
+14.9 ptssince 2017
from 76.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 94.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 5.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in DeFuniak Springs, Florida?

DeFuniak Springs, Florida has about 6,532 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in DeFuniak Springs, Florida?

The typical household in DeFuniak Springs, Florida earns about $54,512 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is DeFuniak Springs, Florida expensive?

In DeFuniak Springs, Florida, the median home is worth about $201,400, and the typical rent is about $1,024 a month.

How educated are people in DeFuniak Springs, Florida?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in DeFuniak Springs, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in DeFuniak Springs, Florida?

About 20.2% of people in DeFuniak Springs, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has DeFuniak Springs, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, DeFuniak Springs, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,412 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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