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Bethany, OK vs Laurel, MS

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- Laurel is 0% more densely populated than Bethany.
- People are 12.5% less likely to be married in Laurel.
- The Median Age is 5.0 years older in Laurel.
 Bethany, OKLaurel, MSUnited States
 Population  Unlock17,375329,725,481
 Female Population48.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock37.238.4
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 Population - 201019,062  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock18,393285,036,114
 Population - 199020,075  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-1.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-4.4%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,070.293.4
 Land Area5.2  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.3264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Bethany, OKLaurel, MSUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock8.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 1410.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.5%12.9%
 Age 45 to 548.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.1%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.7%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.5%1.9%
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 Race
 Bethany, OKLaurel, MSUnited States
 White59.0%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock65.8%12.2%
 Asian0.8%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races7.6%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock3.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Bethany, OKLaurel, MSUnited States
 Married Population44.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock33.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock60.8%50.2%
 Never Married35.5%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock13.1%10.8%
 Widowed5.7%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.652.60
 Households7,652  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock4,06580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children30.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock34.5%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,724  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock33.5%15.8%
     Single householder, no children9.0%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Bethany    2 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I've lived in this city for about 10 plus years. It's a small community where everyone knows who you are. Be sure to check out Swadleys  More

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Over 17 years ago

Bethany is a suburb on the western edge of Oklahoma City. The city is close to all that Oklahoma City has to offer. Oklahoma City is taking steps to be the next little  More

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Reviews for Laurel    2 Reviews

I'D LOVE TO LIVE IN LAUREL, MS! Just from seeing everything that I've seen on the HGTV show "HOME TOWN", which is my favorite show to watch, I love the little "Mayberry  More

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Over 13 years ago

Dead  More

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