Editing Mary Esther, Florida

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'''Mary Esther''' is a city in [[Okaloosa County, Florida|Okaloosa County]], [[Florida]], United States. It is part of the [[Crestview, Florida|Crestview]]&ndash;[[Fort Walton Beach, Florida|Fort Walton Beach]]&ndash;[[Destin, Florida]] [[Fort Walton Beach-Crestview-Destin, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area|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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cityofmaryesther.com/244/About-Us|title=City of Mary Esther, Florida - About Us|website=www.cityofmaryesther.com|accessdate=1 May 2018}}</ref>

==Geography==

Mary Esther is located at {{coord|30.412266|-86.659044|type:city_region:US|format=dms|display=inline}}.<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>

[[U.S. Route 98 in Florida|U.S. Route 98]] is the main route through the city, leading east 4&nbsp;mi (6&nbsp;km) to [[Fort Walton Beach, Florida|Fort Walton Beach]] and west 37&nbsp;mi (60&nbsp;km) to [[Pensacola, Florida|Pensacola]].

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|1.5|sqmi|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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=747772&cityname=Mary+Esther,+Florida,+United+States+of+America&units=|title=Mary Esther, Florida Köppen Climate Classification (Weatherbase)|website=Weatherbase|accessdate=1 May 2018}}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1950= 332
|1960= 780
|1970= 3192
|1980= 3530
|1990= 4139
|2000= 4055
|2010= 3851
|2020= 3982
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
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===2010 and 2020 census===
{| class="wikitable"
|+'''Mary Esther racial composition'''<br> (Hispanics excluded from racial categories)<br> (''NH = Non-Hispanic'')<br>
!Race
!Pop 2010<ref>{{Cite web|title=P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Mary Esther city, Florida|url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Mary+Esther+city;+Florida+&tid=DECENNIALPL2010.P2|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>
!Pop 2020<ref>{{Cite web|title=P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Mary Esther city, Florida|url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Mary+Esther+city;+Florida+&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>
!% 2010
!% 2020
|-
|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino whites|White]] (NH)
|2,933
|2,755
|76.16%
|69.19%
|-
|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino African Americans|Black or African American]] (NH)
|263
|262
|6.83%
|6.58%
|-
|[[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]] (NH)
|24
|12
|0.62%
|0.30%
|-
|[[Asian Americans|Asian]] (NH)
|197
|185
|5.12%
|4.65%
|-
|[[Pacific Islander Americans|Pacific Islander]] or [[Native Hawaiian]] (NH)
|4
|8
|0.10%
|0.20%
|-
|[[Other races (U.S. Census)|Some other race]] (NH)
|3
|9
|0.08%
|0.23%
|-
|[[Multiracial Americans|Two or more races/Multiracial]] (NH)
|139
|305
|3.61%
|7.66%
|-
|[[Hispanic and Latino Americans|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.<ref>{{Cite web|title=S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Mary Esther city, Florida|url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Mary+Esther+city;+Florida+&tid=ACSST5Y2020.S1101|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>

As of the [[2010 United States census]], there were 3,851 people, 1,770 households, and 1,071 families residing in the city.<ref>{{Cite web|title=S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Mary Esther city, Florida|url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Mary+Esther+city;+Florida+&tid=ACSST5Y2010.S1101|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>

===2000 census===
At the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]] there were 4,055 people in 1,623 households, including 1,147 families, in the city. The population density was {{convert|2,635.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 1,732 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1,125.5|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}.  The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2000 census|racial makeup]] of the city was 83.65% White, 6.46% African American, 0.96% Native American, 3.77% Asian, 0.17% Pacific Islander, 1.21% from other races, and 3.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.09%.<ref name="GR2" />

Of the 1,623 households in 2000, 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.0% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.3% were non-families. 21.7% of households were one person and 7.0% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.93.

In 2000, the age distribution was 23.4% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% 65 or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.1 males.

In 2000, the median household income was $42,647 and the median family income was $47,917. Males had a median income of $31,030 versus $20,319 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,488. About 4.1% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 8.8% of those under age 18 and 1.0% of those age 65 or over.

== 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.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mary Esther Public Library|url=https://digital.lib.usf.edu//SFS0000159/00001|access-date=2021-11-20|website=digital.lib.usf.edu|language=en}}</ref> The Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative eventually formed in 1997 with Mary Esther as one of the member libraries.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Document Center • Destin, FL • CivicEngage|url=https://www.cityofdestin.com/DocumentCenter|access-date=2021-11-20|website=www.cityofdestin.com}}</ref> The library received its most recent renovation in 2004 after receiving a $350,000 grant, adding an additional 2,000 square feet.<ref>{{Cite web|title=About Us {{!}} Mary Esther, FL|url=https://www.cityofmaryesther.com/289/About-Us|access-date=2021-11-26|website=www.cityofmaryesther.com}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.cityofmaryesther.com/ City of Mary Esther]
* [http://www.nwfdailynews.com/ Northwest Florida Daily News]

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