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Mary Esther

Florida · 3,982 residents · 1.455 sq mi
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Mary Esther is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,929. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $187,400. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents. Households here earn about 32% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,982
−2%since 2000
from 4,055 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,737 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 2,787 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.6
+10%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Mary Esther
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,929
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,647 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,105
+74%since 2000
from $22,488 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.9%
+24.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$187,400
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,100
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $632 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
28.9% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+17%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(3,295)
Black6.3%(255)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(166)
Asian3.7%(149)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.2%(1,346)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.2%(2,755)
Black6.6%(262)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(446)
Asian4.6%(185)
Other10%(396)
Diversity Score63.5%(2,528)
Diversity Score
63
+91%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+61%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 64.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.5%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
7.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.7%
−70.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mary Esther, Florida?

Mary Esther, Florida has about 3,982 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mary Esther, Florida?

The typical household in Mary Esther, Florida earns about $75,929 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mary Esther, Florida expensive?

In Mary Esther, Florida, the median home is worth about $187,400, and the typical rent is about $1,100 a month.

How educated are people in Mary Esther, Florida?

About 31.1% of adults age 25 and over in Mary Esther, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mary Esther, Florida?

About 6.0% of people in Mary Esther, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mary Esther, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Mary Esther, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 157 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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