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Covington, LA vs Tavares, FL

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- Tavares is 0% more densely populated than Covington.
- People are 5.0% less likely to be married in Tavares.
- The Median Age is 16.0 years older in Tavares.
 Covington, LATavares, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock18,290329,725,481
 Female Population47.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population52.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock54.138.4
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 Population - 20108,872  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock9,700285,036,114
 Population - 19907,691  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock83.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now37.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,542.093.4
 Land Area8.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.5264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Covington, LATavares, FLUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.3%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.5%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock8.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 548.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock19.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock4.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Covington, LATavares, FLUnited States
 White76.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock13.0%12.2%
 Asian0.5%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.6%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock11.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Covington, LATavares, FLUnited States
 Married Population55.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock51.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated3.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock47.7%50.2%
 Never Married30.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock14.7%10.8%
 Widowed3.1%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.112.60
 Households3,869  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock4,84180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children30.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock60.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households1,028  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock13.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children7.6%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Covington    3 Reviews

I have lived half of my life in Covington, LA and can honestly say I am glad that I moved back to the country in Bush, LA. Covington is too clogged with traffic, stores,  More

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Over 16 years ago

I've lived here most of my life. Since Hurricane Katrina the area has exploded with people and traffic. It's a nice place to visit but you don't want to live  More

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Over 18 years ago

What kind of family entertainment do Covington  More

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Reviews for Tavares    3 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

looking for the best reasonable area to live in close to Astatula, Fl. Low crime, cost of living and jobs. Husband lost job in Georgia and now has obtained a great  More

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Over 15 years ago

A great, great town..Wonderful city employees..A revitalized down town entertainment district..Seaplane port, new restaurants,water park for kids..A beautiful lighted  More

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Over 19 years ago

Been here 22 years. Leaving asap. Too many old people due to HUGE, well marketed retirement community taking over Lake/Sumter/Marion counties. High housing costs,  More

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