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St. Petersburg, FL vs Ocala, FL

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Highlights
- Ocala is 0% more densely populated than St. Petersburg.
- People are 5.1% less likely to be married in Ocala.
- The Median Age is 4.6 years younger in Ocala.
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 St. Petersburg, FLOcala, FLUnited States
 Population258,24562,351329,725,481
 Female Population51.5%50.6%50.5%
 Male Population48.5%49.4%49.5%
 Median Age42.938.338.4
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 Population - 2010245,22056,558309,327,143
 Population - 2000248,23245,943285,036,114
 Population - 1990238,62942,045251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now7.9%34.2%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now12.2%46.7%30.8%
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 Population Density4,175.51,318.093.4
 Land Area61.847.33,531,905.4
 Water Area76.20.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 St. Petersburg, FLOcala, FLUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.9%5.8%5.9%
 Age 5 to 94.9%6.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.6%7.0%6.6%
 Age 15 to 172.7%3.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.9%2.8%4.0%
 Age 21 to 244.7%5.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.6%13.9%13.8%
 Age 35 to 4412.4%13.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.9%11.1%12.6%
 Age 55 to 597.9%6.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.4%5.9%6.3%
 Age 65 to 7411.3%9.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.7%5.4%4.5%
 Age 85 and over2.3%3.1%1.9%
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 Race
 St. Petersburg, FLOcala, FLUnited States
 White63.9%58.4%59.4%
 Black20.7%19.7%12.2%
 Asian3.3%2.7%5.6%
 Native American0.1%0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%0.2%0.2%
 Other0.4%0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.3%3.0%3.2%
 Hispanic8.2%15.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 St. Petersburg, FLOcala, FLUnited States
 Married Population42.9%40.7%49.8%
     Currently Married41.0%38.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.9%2.0%1.8%
 Single Population57.1%59.3%50.2%
 Never Married36.1%35.6%33.8%
 Divorced14.9%16.1%10.8%
 Widowed6.1%7.6%5.6%
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 Household Size2.262.372.60
 Households111,86025,060124,010,992
 Family Households59,05114,22680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children23.4%22.4%30.5%
     Married couple, no children48.1%40.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households52,80910,83443,255,233
     Single householder, w/children15.7%22.6%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.9%14.3%10.8%

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Reviews for St. Petersburg    56 Reviews

I grew up here (1968). All the people who have posted how awful it is are not going to be happy anywhere because they see what they see. Thats the evolution of self as  More

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I moved here because my fiance was going to school here and two rents didn't make sense. Visiting was always great! However, after living here for a couple years it's  More

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Over 4 years ago

True the location is good, and during the Winters, it's really nice in St. Pete, but the Summers and brutally steaming HOT, and the St. Pete Police don't do their job  More

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Reviews for Ocala    56 Reviews

My wife and I have lived in Ocala as retirees since 2014 and we love it here. It is definitely a place for retired folks. There is lots to do here for us. As for  More

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I lived here for 12 years during my 20's to early 30's. Raised my children and started careers. This place offered plenty of work, good neighbors and lots of memories.  More

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Over 2 years ago

I like this city, a small town and a lot to offer for adults between 30 to seniors. Now if you planing to move with teens is not for you, unless you coming from another  More

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