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Gainesville, GA vs Ormond Beach, FL

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- Ormond Beach is 0% more densely populated than Gainesville.
- People are 14.6% more likely to be married in Ormond Beach.
- The Median Age is 19.1 years older in Ormond Beach.
 Gainesville, GAOrmond Beach, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock42,707329,725,481
 Female Population53.4%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population46.6%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock51.538.4
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 Population - 201034,066  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock36,301285,036,114
 Population - 199017,885  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock21.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now147.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,290.693.4
 Land Area32.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock4.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Gainesville, GAOrmond Beach, FLUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.2%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.3%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock9.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock16.8%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock4.1%1.9%
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 Race
 Gainesville, GAOrmond Beach, FLUnited States
 White40.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock5.3%12.2%
 Asian2.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock6.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Gainesville, GAOrmond Beach, FLUnited States
 Married Population44.6%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock50.0%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock48.8%50.2%
 Never Married38.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock15.3%10.8%
 Widowed4.8%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.252.60
 Households14,619  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock11,42280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children32.1%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock52.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households5,312  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock13.3%15.8%
     Single householder, no children13.2%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Gainesville    6 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Don't know if it is the proximity to Atlanta that keeps prices high or the rural/frugal thinking that keeps housing opportunities at a minimum, but after living here for  More

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I moved to Gainesville,Ga in 2010 from NYC and I have found it's a great place to raise your childrens and a good quality of life.It's a good place to live. Gainesville  More

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Over 17 years ago

This is a great place to live if you like the country feel and enjoy all 4 seasons. Nice people and lots to  More

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Reviews for Ormond Beach    8 Reviews

We have lived in the area for over 8 years. I love the political views of most people and how RED our state is. Having a governor and people with the same views,  More

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The state that is affordable for retirees is NOT affordable for people that work. Poor wages for professionals. Biggest employer in central FL is Disney and pays very  More

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I love it here it is very quiet and peaceful. The beaches are beautiful and pretty private and not crowded most of the time! There are some beautiful parks here as well.  More

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