Mary Esther, FL Demographics

A map of Mary Esther's Population by Race

Mary Esther, Florida has an estimated population of 4,061, a slight increase from the 3,982 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.1% White, 7.4% Hispanic, 6.8% Multiracial, 5.7% Black, 3.4% Asian, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Mary Esther, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Mary Esther has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Mary Esther, that probability was 49.6% in 2020 and 40.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Mary Esther is ranked the 531st most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. 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 was ranked the 524th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Mary Esther's White Population

3,090 residents of Mary Esther, or 76.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Mary Esther is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Mary Esther ranks 463rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mary Esther's White population has grown by an estimated 12.2%. White residents' share of Mary Esther's population has increased from 69.2% to 76.1%.

Mary Esther is more White than neighboring Wright (51.3% White), Fort Walton Beach (64% White), Hurlburt Field (62.1% White), and Ocean City (65.3% White). Mary Esther is less White than neighboring Cinco Bayou (79.8% White).

Mary Esther's Black Population

231 residents of Mary Esther, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Mary Esther is lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Mary Esther ranks 434th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mary Esther's Black population has declined by an estimated 11.8%. Black residents' share of Mary Esther's population has decreased from 6.6% to 5.7%.

Mary Esther is more Black than neighboring Hurlburt Field (4.9% Black), Cinco Bayou (2.8% Black), and Ocean City (5.3% Black). Mary Esther is less Black than neighboring Wright (14.2% Black), and Fort Walton Beach (11.6% Black).

Mary Esther's Asian Population

137 residents of Mary Esther, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Mary Esther is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Mary Esther ranks 80th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mary Esther's Asian population has declined by an estimated 25.9%. Asian residents' share of Mary Esther's population has decreased from 4.6% to 3.4%.

Mary Esther is more Asian than neighboring Hurlburt Field (1.5% Asian), Cinco Bayou (1.5% Asian), and Ocean City (2.8% Asian). Mary Esther is less Asian than neighboring Wright (4.8% Asian), and Fort Walton Beach (4% Asian).

Mary Esther's Hispanic Population

301 residents of Mary Esther, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Mary Esther is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Mary Esther ranks 505th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mary Esther's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 32.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Mary Esther's population has decreased from 11.2% to 7.4%.

Mary Esther is more Hispanic than neighboring Cinco Bayou (4.9% Hispanic). Mary Esther is less Hispanic than neighboring Wright (21.9% Hispanic), Fort Walton Beach (13% Hispanic), Hurlburt Field (28.4% Hispanic), and Ocean City (19.8% Hispanic).

Mary Esther's Native American/Other Population

26 residents of Mary Esther, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Mary Esther is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Mary Esther ranks 504th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mary Esther's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 10.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Mary Esther's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Mary Esther is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hurlburt Field (0% Native American/Other), and Ocean City (0.1% Native American/Other). Mary Esther is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wright (0.7% Native American/Other), Fort Walton Beach (1.5% Native American/Other), and Cinco Bayou (1.6% Native American/Other).

Mary Esther's Multiracial Population

276 residents of Mary Esther, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Mary Esther is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Mary Esther ranks 23rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mary Esther's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 9.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Mary Esther's population has decreased from 7.7% to 6.8%.

Mary Esther is more Multiracial than neighboring Fort Walton Beach (5.9% Multiracial), Hurlburt Field (3.1% Multiracial), and Ocean City (6.7% Multiracial). Mary Esther is less Multiracial than neighboring Wright (7% Multiracial), and Cinco Bayou (9.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.