DeFuniak Springs is a city located in Walton County Florida. DeFuniak Springs has a 2024 population of 7,029. DeFuniak Springs is currently growing at a rate of 3.92% annually and its population has increased by 17.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,967 in 2020.
The average household income in DeFuniak Springs is $69,510 with a poverty rate of 18.23%. The median age in DeFuniak Springs is 34.3 years: 34.2 years for males, and 36.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of DeFuniak Springs was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,998 | 65.84% |
| Black or African American | 1,325 | 21.82% |
| Two or more races | 462 | 7.61% |
| Native American | 159 | 2.62% |
| Other race | 128 | 2.11% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,394 | 2.45 | 64.2 | 35.8 |
| Non Family | 923 | 1.4 | 68.7 | 31.3 |
| Married | 886 | 3.12 | 74.2 | 25.8 |
| Female | 488 | 3.15 | 40.2 | 59.8 |
| Male | 97 | 2.69 | 50.5 | 49.5 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
64.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 571 | 13.69% |
| Associates Degree | 299 | 7.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 436 | 10.45% |
| Graduate Degree | 234 | 5.61% |
| High School Graduate | 1,430 | 34.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 136 | 3.26% |
| Some College | 1,065 | 25.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,782 | 2,496 | 548 |
| Black | 1,034 | 684 | 68 |
| Hispanic | 183 | 132 | 12 |
| Native American | 127 | 92 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 124 | 104 | 42 |
| Other Race | 49 | 33 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 89.72%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 33.87%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,357 | $54,750 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,982 | $0 | $67,083 |
| High School Graduate | $34,100 | $34,199 | $33,417 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $4,168 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,224 | $33,387 | $41,890 |
| Some College | $48,464 | $48,648 | $48,264 |
$36,224
Average Earnings
$33,387
Average Male
$41,890
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.55% of DeFuniak Springs residents speak only English, while 3.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.04% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,749 | 611 | 16.3% |
| Black | 1,285 | 348 | 27.08% |
| Multiple | 456 | 72 | 15.79% |
| Hispanic | 332 | 40 | 12.05% |
| Native | 159 | 32 | 20.13% |
18.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.61%
Male Poverty Rate
22.2%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in DeFuniak Springs is Black, with 27.08% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in DeFuniak Springs is Hispanic, with 12.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.12%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.53%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 19.44% |
| Some College | 18.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.16% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.15% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 85.19% |
| Female Employed | 19.25% |
| Male Unemployed | 13.56% |
| Male Employed | 3.34% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,920 | $78,586 |
| Households | $56,455 | $69,510 |
| Married Families | $87,692 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,593 | $52,181 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.0%
Male Marriage Rate
38.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
550
Number of Veterans
456
Male Veterans
94
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 305 |
| Vietnam | 116 |
| Korea | 87 |
| First Gulf War | 52 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 217 |
| 75+ | 130 |
| 65 to 74 | 101 |
| 35 to 54 | 65 |
| 55 to 64 | 37 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 509 | 15.75% |
| Black | 22 | 2.1% |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 7.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.98%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.5%
Labor Force Participation
53.1%
Employment Rate
14.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
61.18%
Born in DeFuniak Springs
96.08%
Native Born
3.92%
Foreign Born
3.34%
Non Citizen
0.58%
Naturalized
96.08% of DeFuniak Springs residents were born in the United States, with 61.18% having been born in Florida. 3.34% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,358 | 266 | 3.29% |
| 2028 | 8,092 | 266 | 3.4% |
| 2027 | 7,826 | 265 | 3.5% |
| 2026 | 7,561 | 266 | 3.65% |
| 2025 | 7,295 | 266 | 3.78% |
| 2024 | 7,029 | 265 | 3.92% |
| 2023 | 6,764 | 220 | 3.36% |
| 2022 | 6,544 | 252 | 4.01% |
| 2021 | 6,292 | 325 | 5.45% |
| 2020 | 5,967 | -1,006 | -14.43% |
| 2019 | 6,973 | 299 | 4.48% |
| 2018 | 6,674 | 245 | 3.81% |
| 2017 | 6,429 | 235 | 3.79% |
| 2016 | 6,194 | 210 | 3.51% |
| 2015 | 5,984 | 180 | 3.1% |
| 2014 | 5,804 | 181 | 3.22% |
| 2013 | 5,623 | 196 | 3.61% |
| 2012 | 5,427 | 92 | 1.72% |
| 2011 | 5,335 | 144 | 2.77% |
| 2010 | 5,191 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,089 | -31 | -0.61% |
| 1990 | 5,120 | -443 | -7.96% |
| 1980 | 5,563 | 597 | 12.02% |
| 1970 | 4,966 | -316 | -5.98% |
| 1960 | 5,282 | 2,205 | 71.66% |
| 1950 | 3,077 | 507 | 19.73% |
| 1940 | 2,570 | -66 | -2.5% |
| 1930 | 2,636 | -5,722 | -68.46% |