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Fort Myers, FL vs Jackson, MS

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- Jackson is 0% more densely populated than Fort Myers.
- People are 23.9% less likely to be married in Jackson.
- The Median Age is 6.8 years younger in Jackson.
 Fort Myers, FLJackson, MSUnited States
 Population  Unlock156,803329,725,481
 Female Population50.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock33.538.4
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 Population - 201062,508  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock184,256285,036,114
 Population - 199045,206  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-14.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now101.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,411.893.4
 Land Area39.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock2.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Fort Myers, FLJackson, MSUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.9%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.3%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.7%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.2%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 846.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.4%1.9%
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 Race
 Fort Myers, FLJackson, MSUnited States
 White48.0%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock82.6%12.2%
 Asian2.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.1%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock1.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Fort Myers, FLJackson, MSUnited States
 Married Population44.7%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock30.0%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock66.0%50.2%
 Never Married34.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.8%10.8%
 Widowed7.1%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.422.60
 Households33,113  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock35,64780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children23.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock28.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households13,774  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock33.2%15.8%
     Single householder, no children11.3%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Fort Myers    54 Reviews
Ethan · San Carlos Park, FL
Expensive Hot Garbage
Over 1 years ago

I've lived here for most of my 30 years. I'm moving my family away in a few months. Here are the reasons: Climate- it's hot. Unbearably hot. And it's going to get  More

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Jonathan · Fort Myers, FL
Moved in for love out for beautiful crazy Florida
Over 4 years ago

I can't wait for all the replies especially from people that are from Florida or from up North that had to deal with extreme ice and snow. But I can honestly say in the  More

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aggie · North Fort Myers, FL
Nothing but golf, unbearable heat and phonies
Over 4 years ago

I've lived in SW Florida on & off for most of my life. When my family first came here over 40 years ago the waterways teemed with fish & wildlife and the beaches,  More

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Reviews for Jackson    27 Reviews
Ollie · Linton Hall, VA
Mississippi is Improving
Over 7 years ago

Mississippi is improving and growing. The educational system is much better than one realizes. Mississippi produces college graduates. There are a large number of  More

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Jacob · Pelahatchie, MS
It has it problems.
Over 7 years ago

Im in Pelahatchie,MS and I've been here before but my family tends to stay away from this area. I watch the news daily and all I hear is jackson. On the other note,  More

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Jacob · Pelahatchie, MS
It has it problems.
Over 7 years ago

Im in Pelahatchie,MS and I've been here before but my family tends to stay away from this area. I watch the news daily and all I hear is jackson. On the other note,  More

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