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Akron, OH vs Columbus, MS

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- Columbus is 0% more densely populated than Akron.
- People are 1.1% less likely to be married in Columbus.
- The Median Age is 3.1 years older in Columbus.
 Akron, OHColumbus, MSUnited States
 Population  Unlock23,858329,725,481
 Female Population52.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.9%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock39.938.4
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 Population - 2010198,949  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock25,944285,036,114
 Population - 1990223,019  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-10.2%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-12.1%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock953.393.4
 Land Area61.9  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.8264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Akron, OHColumbus, MSUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.2%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.4%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.9%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.2%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock9.0%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.8%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Akron, OHColumbus, MSUnited States
 White56.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock61.0%12.2%
 Asian4.3%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.5%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.6%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock1.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Akron, OHColumbus, MSUnited States
 Married Population35.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock32.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock64.6%50.2%
 Never Married44.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.6%10.8%
 Widowed5.4%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.282.60
 Households83,538  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock5,26380,755,759
     Married couple, w/children17.9%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock42.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households39,677  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock29.6%15.8%
     Single householder, no children15.7%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Akron    31 Reviews
Ryan · Stow, OH
Glad to be home
Over 4 years ago

I grew up and lived in Akron, OH for a majority of my life, with the exception of living in Panama City, FL for 8 years. The town is pretty decent, affordable utilities,  More

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Brian · North Canton, OH
Gross
Over 4 years ago

This area is completely run down. Ghetto with a capital  More

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Chris · Akron, OH
Akron from the perpective of a 23 year-old
Over 7 years ago

My goodness, I had to create an account to counterbalance all the negative people. I grew up in Ellet, went to an Akron Public School, graduated with a bachelor's from  More

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Reviews for Columbus    8 Reviews
Abbd · Columbus, MS
Columbus "The Friendly City"
Over 14 years ago

Born and rased in Columbus, MS and I love MY City!!! Shopping is not as good as larger cities but you can find some Great shopping places for good prices. Dinning... We  More

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Batholomew · Columbus, MS
Armpit of the South
Over 14 years ago

I've lived in Columbus for a little while, having moved from a larger metro. If not for the lack of quality entertainment, the low general quality of people, the  More

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Linda · Gulfport, MS
Even after 40 years...
Over 16 years ago

I had the misfortunate of being born in Columbus,MS. I hated it my whole life and couldn't wait to get out of it. I left as soon as I was old enough to get married. I  More

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