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Gulf Shores, AL vs Ocean Springs, MS

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- Ocean Springs is 0% more densely populated than Gulf Shores.
- People are 7.9% more likely to be married in Ocean Springs.
- The Median Age is 8.2 years younger in Ocean Springs.
 Gulf Shores, ALOcean Springs, MSUnited States
 Population  Unlock18,275329,725,481
 Female Population54.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population45.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock41.838.4
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 Population - 201010,869  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock17,225285,036,114
 Population - 19903,261  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock3.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now303.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,585.893.4
 Land Area28.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock3.7264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Gulf Shores, ALOcean Springs, MSUnited States
 Age 0 to 41.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.7%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock5.4%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3410.5%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5418.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.9%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.3%1.9%
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 Race
 Gulf Shores, ALOcean Springs, MSUnited States
 White93.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock4.7%12.2%
 Asian1.3%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races0.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock8.3%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Gulf Shores, ALOcean Springs, MSUnited States
 Married Population47.6%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock49.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock48.6%50.2%
 Never Married27.6%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock15.9%10.8%
 Widowed5.8%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.392.60
 Households7,026  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock4,93180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children19.7%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock40.6%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,976  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock15.1%15.8%
     Single householder, no children10.1%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Gulf Shores    6 Reviews
David · Chattanooga, TN
My go to place
Over 4 years ago

Owned a place there for 20 years and spend a few weeks each season there. Heading back in a few weeks! Lows: Spotty internet for work. Saturday traffic. Hurricanes.  More

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Bp · Gulf Shores, AL
Okay, where's the paradise? This is Paradise Islan
Over 13 years ago

I know that there are a few people out there that would just as soon throw rotten tomatoes at me for saying what I’m about to say, but I hate, hate, HATE living in Gulf  More

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Amanda · Gulf Shores, AL
Enjoy the Sunshine
Over 14 years ago

Gulf Shores offers many sunny days, compared to the rest of Baldwin County.  More

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Reviews for Ocean Springs    16 Reviews
Pahl · Ocean Springs, MS
A Great Place to Live
Over 3 years ago

I have lived in Ocean springs for 25 years now. I am a Yank by birth (Michigan), but a Mississippian by choice. I was a career military person and I was pretty upset  More

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GUSORD · Ocean Springs, MS
HOME BUYER BE WARE
Over 4 years ago

Any one buying a house in ocean springs should hire a licensed home inspector to make sure the house meets the current code. In parktown where I live they are making  More

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Kj · Ocean Springs, MS
Homeowners Insurance Sucks
Over 10 years ago

Run for the hills, Home owners insurance continues to rise and then you can't sell your house. The school superintendent retires with a fat retirement package and  More

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