DeFuniak Springs, Florida Population 2022
DeFuniak Springs is a city located in Walton County Florida. DeFuniak Springs has a 2020 population of 7,889. DeFuniak Springs is currently growing at a rate of 4.05% annually and its population has increased by 51.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,191 in 2010.
The average household income in DeFuniak Springs is $58,819 with a poverty rate of 15.48%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $746 per month, and the median house value is $121,700. The median age in DeFuniak Springs is 34.3 years, 33.3 years for males, and 36.5 years for females.
DeFuniak Springs Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of DeFuniak Springswas:
- White: 73.11%
- Black or African American: 18.32%
- Two or more races: 5.01%
- Other race: 2.59%
- Native American: 0.98%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,714 | 73.11% |
| Black or African American | 1,181 | 18.32% |
| Two or More Races | 323 | 5.01% |
| Some Other Race | 167 | 2.59% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 63 | 0.98% |
DeFuniak Springs Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,662 | 2.37 | 51.1 |
| Married | 1,102 | 3.04 | 57.1 |
| Non Family | 1,094 | 1.4 | 55.9 |
| Female | 366 | 3.1 | 21 |
| Male | 100 | 2.98 | 42 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 233 | 5.49% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 341 | 8.04% |
| High School Graduate | 1,362 | 32.11% |
| Some College | 1,161 | 27.37% |
| Associates Degree | 400 | 9.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 524 | 12.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 221 | 5.21% |
DeFuniak Springs Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,045 | 2,661 | 628 |
| Black | 869 | 747 | 67 |
| Hispanic | 159 | 111 | 9 |
| Other Race | 110 | 62 | |
| 2+ Races | 106 | 106 | 41 |
| Native American | 63 | 43 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 38.68%.
$29,635
Average Earnings
$33,624
Average Male
$27,652
Average Female
DeFuniak Springs Language by Age
DeFuniak Springs Language
97.38% of DeFuniak Springs residents speak only English, while 2.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.32% of the population.
DeFuniak Springs Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,533 | 713 | 15.73% |
| Black | 1,167 | 224 | 19.19% |
| Multiple | 323 | 34 | 10.53% |
| Hispanic | 280 | 9 | 3.21% |
| Other | NaN% |
15.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.43%
Male Poverty Rate
15.52%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in DeFuniak Springs
The race most likely to be in poverty in DeFuniak Springs is Black, with 19.19% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in DeFuniak Springs is Hispanic, with 3.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.02%.
DeFuniak Springs Marital Status
Marriage Rates
48.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.0%
Male Marriage Rate
43.4%
Female Marriage Rate
DeFuniak Springs Married by Age and Sex
DeFuniak Springs Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
DeFuniak Springs Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 368 | 9.94% |
| Black | 79 | 8.66% |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 14.89% |
DeFuniak Springs Veterans by Education
14.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
68.4%
Labor Force Participation
62.5%
Employment Rate
8%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
57.20%
Born in DeFuniak Springs
96.99%
Native Born
3.01%
Foreign Born
2.75%
Non Citizen
0.26%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.99% of DeFuniak Springs residents were born in the United States, with 57.20% having been born in Florida. 2.75% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 7,889 | 307 | 4.05% |
| 2021 | 7,582 | 307 | 4.22% |
| 2020 | 7,275 | 307 | 4.41% |
| 2019 | 6,968 | 307 | 4.61% |
| 2018 | 6,661 | 240 | 3.74% |
| 2017 | 6,421 | 233 | 3.77% |
| 2016 | 6,188 | 213 | 3.56% |
| 2015 | 5,975 | 176 | 3.04% |
| 2014 | 5,799 | 180 | 3.20% |
| 2013 | 5,619 | 194 | 3.58% |
| 2012 | 5,425 | 92 | 1.73% |
| 2011 | 5,333 | 142 | 2.74% |
| 2010 | 5,191 | 102 | 0.20% |
| 2000 | 5,089 | -31 | -0.06% |
| 1990 | 5,120 | -443 | -0.83% |
| 1980 | 5,563 | 597 | 1.14% |
| 1970 | 4,966 | -316 | -0.62% |
| 1960 | 5,282 | 2,205 | 5.55% |
| 1950 | 3,077 | 507 | 1.82% |
| 1940 | 2,570 | -66 | -0.25% |
| 1930 | 2,636 | 0.00% |