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DeFuniak Springs

Florida · 5,177 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 $21,179. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $125,000. The poverty rate of 30.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 56% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,177
+2%since 2000
from 5,089 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
40.2
Unchangedsince 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024DeFuniak Springs
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 58%(414)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 96.6%(343)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 146.2%(319)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 195.6%(289)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 246.7%(347)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3411.4%(592)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4410.1%(522)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5412.6%(650)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6412.6%(653)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 749.3%(480)
US avg: 7%
75 to 847.5%(386)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over3.5%(182)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,179
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,516 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,851
+19%since 2000
from $13,298 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.9%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.492
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,000
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$604
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $376 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.5%
−31.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.0% in 2000
38.8% rent
Vacancy rate
19.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.9
−1%since 2009
from 6.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2010
White, non-Hispanic68.7%(3,555)
Black20.2%(1,045)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(387)
Asian0.6%(33)
Other2.5%(129)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican4.3%(228)
Puerto Rican0.2%(12)
Spaniard0.2%(10)
Ancestry
American34.1%(1,796)
Irish9.4%(496)
German5.7%(299)
English4.5%(235)
Italian4%(211)
French2.3%(122)
West Indian1.9%(100)
Dutch1.8%(95)
Scotch-Irish1.1%(57)
Norwegian0.8%(44)
Haitian0.8%(41)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
Polish0.7%(36)
Scottish0.6%(34)
Czech0.5%(26)
British0.4%(23)
Swedish0.3%(14)
Welsh0.2%(13)
Russian0.2%(11)
Jamaican0.2%(9)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+1%since 2000
from 24.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.1%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
17.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.3%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married48.5%(1,135)
Married35.2%(824)
Widowed4.1%(97)
Divorced12.1%(284)
Women 15+
Never married34.4%(922)
Married30.2%(809)
Widowed10.7%(286)
Divorced24.8%(666)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in DeFuniak Springs, Florida?

DeFuniak Springs, Florida has about 5,177 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in DeFuniak Springs, Florida earns about $21,179 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 $125,000, and the typical rent is about $604 a month.

How educated are people in DeFuniak Springs, Florida?

About 17.9% 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 30.9% 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 57 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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