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Columbus, MS vs Gulfport, MS

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- Gulfport is 0% more densely populated than Columbus.
- People are 17.7% more likely to be married in Gulfport.
- The Median Age is 4.3 years younger in Gulfport.
 Columbus, MSGulfport, MSUnited States
 Population  Unlock72,468329,725,481
 Female Population54.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population45.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock35.638.4
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 Population - 201025,217  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock71,127285,036,114
 Population - 199023,799  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock0.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-2.1%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,302.793.4
 Land Area25.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock8.4264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Columbus, MSGulfport, MSUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.5%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.9%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.7%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.4%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.5%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.7%9.6%
 Age 75 to 846.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Columbus, MSGulfport, MSUnited States
 White34.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock39.1%12.2%
 Asian0.6%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.7%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock5.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Columbus, MSGulfport, MSUnited States
 Married Population35.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock38.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated3.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock58.3%50.2%
 Never Married43.5%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock14.6%10.8%
 Widowed8.5%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.522.60
 Households9,843  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock17,58380,755,759
     Married couple, w/children12.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock33.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households4,580  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock31.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children16.0%  Unlock10.8%
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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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Reviews for Gulfport    15 Reviews
Rachel · Gulfport, MS
Gulfport- my new permanent home!
Over 3 years ago

I am a retiree who moved to Gulfport, MS two years ago and am truly enjoying this charming beach town. The crime rate is relatively low as is the cost of living. Yes,  More

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Andy · Gulfport, MS
The good and the bad
Over 5 years ago

Here is an updated review in 2020. The last review I’ve seen was in 2011. A lot of things have changed. Specifically speaking about Gulfport, the population has grown.  More

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Bp · Gulfport, MS
A Place to Complain and Blame
Over 14 years ago

Apparently this forum is a place where people who can't or won't make their lives successful and happy come to blame the place they are living, which in this case is the  More

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