Mary Esther, Florida facts for kids
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Mary Esther, Florida
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| City of Mary Esther, Florida | |
Mary Esther City Hall, September 2014.
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| Motto(s):
"A Growing Community "
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Location in Okaloosa County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Okaloosa |
| Incorporated | 1946 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.46 sq mi (3.79 km2) |
| • Land | 1.46 sq mi (3.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,982 |
| • Density | 2,736.77/sq mi (1,056.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
32569
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| Area code(s) | 850 |
| FIPS code | 12-43375 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0286480 |
Mary Esther is a city in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Crestview–Fort Walton Beach–Destin, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 3,982 at the 2020 US census, up from 3,851 at the 2010 census.
Etymology
Mary Esther gets its name from its first postmaster, John Newton, who named it for both of his daughters.
Geography
Mary Esther is located at 30°24′44″N 86°39′33″W / 30.412266°N 86.659044°W.
U.S. Route 98 is the main route through the city, leading east 4 mi (6 km) to Fort Walton Beach and west 37 mi (60 km) to Pensacola.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.5 square miles (3.9 km2), all land.
Climate
Climate is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. This climate type is found on the eastern sides of the continents between 20° and 35° N and S latitude. The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Cfa" (C = mild temperate, f = fully humid, and a = hot summer), which is a humid subtropical climate zone.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 332 | — | |
| 1960 | 780 | 134.9% | |
| 1970 | 3,192 | 309.2% | |
| 1980 | 3,530 | 10.6% | |
| 1990 | 4,139 | 17.3% | |
| 2000 | 4,055 | −2.0% | |
| 2010 | 3,851 | −5.0% | |
| 2020 | 3,982 | 3.4% | |
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2010 and 2020 census
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 2,933 | 2,755 | 76.16% | 69.19% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 263 | 262 | 6.83% | 6.58% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 24 | 12 | 0.62% | 0.30% |
| Asian (NH) | 197 | 185 | 5.12% | 4.65% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 4 | 8 | 0.10% | 0.20% |
| Some other race (NH) | 3 | 9 | 0.08% | 0.23% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 139 | 305 | 3.61% | 7.66% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 288 | 446 | 7.48% | 11.20% |
| Total | 3,851 | 3,982 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,982 people, 1,573 households, and 1,149 families residing in the city.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 3,851 people, 1,770 households, and 1,071 families residing in the city.
Libraries
The idea of a public library was first proposed on February 4, 1974, to the then Mayor Tom Pryor. The library was first named the Mary Esther Community Library. It was run by volunteers and not tax supported. The original building was only 585 square feet, with annual fees ranging from $1.00 per person to $5.00 for a family. The building was later able to get an expansion to 810 square feet. The Mary Esther Community Library was then renamed in October 1976 to the current name of the Mary Esther Public Library. In 1988 when the space for the library was deemed too small, the Friends of the Library group created a petition for the citizens calling on the City Council to build a newer, bigger library. On February 6, 1989, the City Council approved the new site and size of the library. While the new library was being built the state of Florida also elected to give $175,000 in matching funds to help with construction. Ground was broken on February 28, 1991, and the new Mary Esther Public Library opened to the public on March 9, 1992. Throughout the history of the Mary Esther Public Library there was talk of an Okaloosa County Library System, but it was repeatedly denied. The Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative eventually formed in 1997 with Mary Esther as one of the member libraries. The library received its most recent renovation in 2004 after receiving a $350,000 grant, adding an additional 2,000 square feet.
See also
In Spanish: Mary Esther (Florida) para niños
