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Biloxi, MS vs Palmetto, FL

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- Palmetto is 0% more densely populated than Biloxi.
- People are 4.0% more likely to be married in Palmetto.
- The Median Age is 13.2 years older in Palmetto.
 Biloxi, MSPalmetto, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock13,304329,725,481
 Female Population50.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.0%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock49.138.4
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 Population - 201044,274  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock12,571285,036,114
 Population - 199046,319  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock9.7%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-0.4%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,509.293.4
 Land Area43.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.5264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Biloxi, MSPalmetto, FLUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.7%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 205.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.7%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock7.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.6%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock12.1%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.1%1.9%
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 Race
 Biloxi, MSPalmetto, FLUnited States
 White60.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock16.6%12.2%
 Asian4.6%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.1%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock23.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Biloxi, MSPalmetto, FLUnited States
 Married Population48.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock48.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock49.6%50.2%
 Never Married33.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.9%10.8%
 Widowed5.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.732.60
 Households19,527  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,11180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children29.1%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock60.2%42.9%
 Non Family Households7,619  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock13.0%15.8%
     Single householder, no children7.5%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Biloxi    7 Reviews

I have lived in Biloxi, for roughly 2 years. However I have been to Biloxi on and off for years. Living in Biloxi is nice. There is plenty to do, shows, restaurants,  More

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Over 14 years ago

My husband is in the military and we recently moved to Biloxi/Gulfport area from southern California. We've been here only a short time, but I can tell you this: in  More

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Over 14 years ago

The school system is ranked so low nationally. My experience with the Biloxi School District explains this. The school board answers to no one and have no desire to  More

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Reviews for Palmetto    3 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Best bet for Florida living is newer bedroom communities. Closer to inland parks for canoe and kayak, but a quick drive to the shore. There's not a safe city in the  More

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I am a 40yr old single female who moved to Palmetto about 6 years ago. Since I have been here, I have seen the change in the town. Despite a bad economy, Palmetto  More

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Over 18 years ago

My husband and I are moving from this area because the schools are more than poor. With almost no after school activites or diverse educational choices. If you child  More

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