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DeFuniak Springs

Florida · 5,919 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 $49,663. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $125,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,919
+16%since 2000
from 5,089 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
424 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 365 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.1
−5%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024DeFuniak Springs
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,663
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,516 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,638
+100%since 2000
from $13,298 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.8%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services8%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,900
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$738
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $376 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.6%
−11.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.0% in 2000
47.4% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−2%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.4%(3,753)
Black16.8%(996)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(655)
Asian0.9%(54)
Other6.9%(411)
Diversity Score68.1%(4,031)
Diversity Score
68
+31%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.1%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+18%since 2000
from 24.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 12.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.3%
+18.2 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.0%
−50.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
52.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
24.3%
−55.9 ptssince 2013
from 80.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in DeFuniak Springs, Florida?

DeFuniak Springs, Florida has about 5,919 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in DeFuniak Springs, Florida earns about $49,663 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 $125,900, and the typical rent is about $738 a month.

How educated are people in DeFuniak Springs, Florida?

About 15.5% 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 13.8% 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 799 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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