Population 22,787 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in DeFuniak Springs
Household size in DeFuniak Springs
| Period | DeFuniak Springs | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.31 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.66 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.51 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.28 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in DeFuniak Springs average 2.58 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.31, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in DeFuniak Springs
| Period | DeFuniak Springs | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.1 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.7 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.2 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.0 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.1 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
DeFuniak Springs is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.0, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 38.1, even as the national median rose. Only 50 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in DeFuniak Springs
| Period | DeFuniak Springs | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.2% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.1% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.6% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +8.6 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in DeFuniak Springs: 19.6% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 8.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 36 have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in DeFuniak Springs
Renters in DeFuniak Springs
| Period | DeFuniak Springs | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.9% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.7% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.4% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.6% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in DeFuniak Springs own their homes; 26.6% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. More than four in ten owners (44.7%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in DeFuniak Springs
| Period | DeFuniak Springs | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.4% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.6% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.4% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.0% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.4 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in DeFuniak Springs: 12.0% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has fallen 7.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in DeFuniak Springs
| Period | DeFuniak Springs | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in DeFuniak Springs is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1991, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the southeast.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in DeFuniak Springs
| Period | DeFuniak Springs | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $660 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $790 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $730 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,090 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$430 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in DeFuniak Springs costs $1,090 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $430 a month from 2006–10, a 65% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 34.4% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in DeFuniak Springs
Bachelor's degrees in DeFuniak Springs
| Period | DeFuniak Springs | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.4% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.9% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.4% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in DeFuniak Springs: 17.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 4.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the east.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in DeFuniak Springs
| Period | DeFuniak Springs | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.0% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.7% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.0% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.9% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.9 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in seven adults in DeFuniak Springs never finished high school, more than nationally: 84.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has risen 8.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in DeFuniak Springs
| Period | DeFuniak Springs | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.2% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.7% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in DeFuniak Springs: 9.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only 11 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
DeFuniak Springs compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeFuniak Springs | 2.58 | 37.0 | 19.6% | 26.6% | 12.0% | 1991 | $1,090 | 17.4% | 84.9% | 9.7% |
| Liberty | 2.50 | 39.5 | 14.2% | 24.5% | 10.9% | 1999 | $826 | 21.6% | 91.5% | 1.3% |
| Argyle | 2.64 | 41.7 | 13.7% | 19.0% | 13.6% | 1988 | $1,009 | 18.4% | 91.4% | 9.5% |
| Glendale | 2.62 | 51.7 | 10.2% | 18.1% | 12.6% | 1993 | $1,013 | 24.3% | 87.0% | 8.3% |
| New Harmony | 2.19 | 54.8 | 6.6% | 17.6% | 11.1% | 1994 | $852 | 12.5% | 94.5% | 7.2% |
| Mossy Head | 2.41 | 41.6 | 10.4% | 16.0% | 18.2% | 2005 | $1,717 | 16.3% | 87.6% | 0.1% |
| Douglass Crossroads | 2.45 | 46.6 | 4.5% | 11.3% | 13.3% | 1993 | $1,000 | 16.2% | 82.1% | 1.6% |
| Prosperity | 2.76 | 45.5 | 15.9% | 11.3% | 16.3% | 1984 | $827 | 17.1% | 95.3% | 1.1% |
| Paxton | 2.55 | 46.6 | 18.6% | 15.4% | 8.9% | 1989 | $1,061 | 32.9% | 92.5% | 2.7% |
| Hickory Hill | 2.55 | 47.5 | 15.8% | 12.8% | 16.4% | 1987 | $804 | 14.7% | 94.1% | 2.9% |
| Ponce de Leon | 2.56 | 44.8 | 11.2% | 21.0% | 17.4% | 1992 | $1,045 | 16.9% | 91.9% | 4.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up DeFuniak Springs. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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