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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

DeFuniak Springs

Florida · 5,089 residents · 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 $24,516. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $63,300. With a median age of 40.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 37% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,089
−1%since 1990
from 5,120 in 1990
1990 – 2025
365 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 367 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.3
+3%since 1990
from 38.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024DeFuniak Springs
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,516
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,471 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,298
+35%since 1990
from $9,853 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.4%
−11.8 ptssince 1990
from 30.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$63,300
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$376
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $247 in 1990
US average: $602
64.0%
−4.3 ptssince 1990
from 68.2% in 1990
36.0% rent
2.6
+9%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(3,853)
Black23%(1,178)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(99)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score50.4%(2,582)
2000
White, non-Hispanic70.6%(3,594)
Black22.9%(1,166)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(168)
Asian0.5%(26)
Diversity Score52.1%(2,653)
52
+3%since 1990
from 50 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.2%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.1%
+11.1 ptssince 1990
from 61.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.6%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.0 min
+20%since 1990
from 20.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in DeFuniak Springs, Florida?

DeFuniak Springs, Florida has about 5,089 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in DeFuniak Springs, Florida earns about $24,516 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 $63,300, and the typical rent is about $376 a month.

How educated are people in DeFuniak Springs, Florida?

About 13.2% 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 18.4% of people in DeFuniak Springs, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has DeFuniak Springs, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, DeFuniak Springs, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 31 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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