Demographics & People — Mary Esther, Florida
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,034 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~4,100 |
| Median Age | 39.8 |
| Total Households | 1,622 |
| Family Households | 1,055 |
| Average Household Size | 2.48 |
| Diversity Index | 0.3387 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,930 |
| Black or African American | 244 |
| Asian | 153 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 314 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 1,127 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,114 |
| Irish | 612 |
| English | 507 |
| German | 442 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 390 |
| American | 239 |
| Scottish | 195 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 174 |
| Russian | 138 |
Language
| English Only | 3,650 |
| Spanish | 112 |
| Population 5+ | 3,872 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 465 |
| Population 18+ | 3,040 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.1 minutes |
| Work from Home | 7.4% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Mary Esther, Florida.