Mary Esther, FL Demographics

A map of Mary Esther's Population by Race

Mary Esther, Florida had a population of 3,982 in 2020. It was 69.2% White, 6.6% Black, 4.6% Asian, 11.2% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 7.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Mary Esther, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 955 places in Florida, Mary Esther is the 524th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Mary Esther's White Population

2,755 residents of Mary Esther identify as White, or 69.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Mary Esther larger than the White share of the population of Florida (51.5% White). Of the 955 places in Florida, Mary Esther is ranked #463 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Mary Esther is more White than neighboring Wright (53.6% White), Fort Walton Beach (65.8% White), Hurlburt Field (58.9% White), Cinco Bayou (65.4% White), and Ocean City (63.5% White).

Mary Esther's Black Population

262 residents of Mary Esther identify as Black, or 6.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Mary Esther slightly less than the Black share of the population of Florida (14.5% Black). Of the 955 places in Florida, Mary Esther is ranked #430 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Mary Esther is less Black than neighboring Wright (14.1% Black), Fort Walton Beach (10.9% Black), Hurlburt Field (12% Black), Cinco Bayou (7.2% Black), and Ocean City (9.2% Black).

Mary Esther's Asian Population

185 residents of Mary Esther identify as Asian, or 4.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Mary Esther roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Florida (2.9% Asian). Of the 955 places in Florida, Mary Esther is ranked #80 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Mary Esther is more Asian than neighboring Fort Walton Beach (4% Asian), Hurlburt Field (3.6% Asian), Cinco Bayou (2.8% Asian), and Ocean City (4% Asian). Mary Esther is less Asian than neighboring Wright (4.7% Asian).

Mary Esther's Hispanic Population

446 residents of Mary Esther identify as Hispanic, or 11.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Mary Esther less than the Hispanic share of the population of Florida (26.5% Hispanic). Of the 955 places in Florida, Mary Esther is ranked #503 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Mary Esther is less Hispanic than neighboring Wright (18.9% Hispanic), Fort Walton Beach (11.7% Hispanic), Hurlburt Field (15.3% Hispanic), Cinco Bayou (16.4% Hispanic), and Ocean City (15.3% Hispanic).

Mary Esther's Native American/Other Population

29 residents of Mary Esther identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Mary Esther roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Florida (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 955 places in Florida, Mary Esther is ranked #467 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Mary Esther is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cinco Bayou (0.4% Native American/Other). Mary Esther is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wright (1.3% Native American/Other), Fort Walton Beach (1% Native American/Other), Hurlburt Field (1.2% Native American/Other), and Ocean City (1% Native American/Other).

Mary Esther's Multiracial Population

305 residents of Mary Esther identify as Multiracial, or 7.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Mary Esther roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Florida (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 955 places in Florida, Mary Esther is ranked #23 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Mary Esther is more Multiracial than neighboring Wright (7.4% Multiracial), Fort Walton Beach (6.6% Multiracial), and Ocean City (7.1% Multiracial). Mary Esther is less Multiracial than neighboring Hurlburt Field (9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.