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Bluffton, SC vs Melbourne, FL

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- Melbourne is 0% more densely populated than Bluffton.
- People are 29.7% less likely to be married in Melbourne.
- The Median Age is 3.5 years older in Melbourne.
 Bluffton, SCMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,500329,725,481
 Female Population50.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock42.438.4
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 Population - 201013,053  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock71,382285,036,114
 Population - 1990738  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock16.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now3,725.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,896.093.4
 Land Area52.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock5.8264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Bluffton, SCMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 149.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3411.7%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock10.4%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.0%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.9%1.9%
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 Race
 Bluffton, SCMelbourne, FLUnited States
 White74.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock9.6%12.2%
 Asian1.5%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.5%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock12.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Bluffton, SCMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Married Population62.2%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock41.9%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock56.3%50.2%
 Never Married26.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock15.0%10.8%
 Widowed3.5%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.352.60
 Households9,924  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock18,85180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children33.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock46.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,480  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock16.5%15.8%
     Single householder, no children5.8%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Bluffton    10 Reviews

Hello: As I have been within this town, off-and-on, for a few years - the lovely atmosphere of weather/nature is a fragrance of delight. Fortressed with a lovely  More

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Over 11 years ago

I would like yo know the cost of living differences between bluffton and Columbus,ohio. I am considering moving down south for employment. Thank  More

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I moved to the south because I love the romance of cities like Savannah and Beaufort. I also like the weather here. You get used to the hot summers and learn to love  More

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Reviews for Melbourne    28 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Moved here from Ohio 3 months ago, trying not to be disappointed, there isn't much to do, its really small and shopping is bad. I wanted out of Cleveland but didn't  More

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I have lived in many areas of this town. It is growing and has a nice selection of older and very new areas. The access to beaches and parks is quick and well kept.   More

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The rating on here is accurate. Crime is rather high. There's shootings and killings constantly. If you're coming from another state, just check floridatoday.com at  More

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