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Gainesville, FL vs Natchez, MS

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- Natchez is 0% more densely populated than Gainesville.
- People are 30.7% more likely to be married in Natchez.
- The Median Age is 12.8 years older in Natchez.
 Gainesville, FLNatchez, MSUnited States
 Population  Unlock14,435329,725,481
 Female Population52.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock39.638.4
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 Population - 2010124,675  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock18,464285,036,114
 Population - 199084,770  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-22.2%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now59.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock912.793.4
 Land Area63.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.6264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Gainesville, FLNatchez, MSUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.2%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock8.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 143.5%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2015.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3418.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock9.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 547.0%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 643.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.7%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Gainesville, FLNatchez, MSUnited States
 White55.9%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock61.0%12.2%
 Asian6.1%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock5.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Gainesville, FLNatchez, MSUnited States
 Married Population25.5%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock29.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock66.6%50.2%
 Never Married62.5%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.8%10.8%
 Widowed3.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.352.60
 Households53,503  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,40480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children23.3%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock31.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households33,273  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock41.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children15.4%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Gainesville    60 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I've lived here most of my life. It's changed a lot, and a lot of the locals don't like it. Because it's home to one of the largest universities in the country, we see a  More

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Lovely diverse city! People is nice and there is always something to do. Outdoors activities are awesome! The springs are beautiful and there are plenty of hiking  More

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Gainesville has the highest taxes and electrical rates in the state. The city is run by a bunch of liberals who have no idea what they are doing. Crime and homelessness  More

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Reviews for Natchez    3 Reviews

Enjoyed a one-day visit to this lovely town. Located on the mighty Mississippi River, historic preservation is evident. New businesses have taken care to preserve the  More

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Over 15 years ago

The city of Natchez was a great disappointment due to the fact it has been allowed to fall into a state of filth and disrepair.  More

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Over 20 years ago

Now, let me qualify, I've never actually lived in Natchez but spent one of the most relaxing weeks of my life there. Very nice people and some of the most beautiful  More

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