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Hattiesburg, MS vs Monroe, LA

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- Monroe is 0% more densely populated than Hattiesburg.
- People are 4.7% more likely to be married in Monroe.
- The Median Age is 4.7 years older in Monroe.
 Hattiesburg, MSMonroe, LAUnited States
 Population  Unlock48,105329,725,481
 Female Population53.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population46.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock34.338.4
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 Population - 201045,782  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock53,107285,036,114
 Population - 199041,882  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-11.5%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now9.4%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,642.193.4
 Land Area53.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock3.3264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Hattiesburg, MSMonroe, LAUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.7%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock5.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 207.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3418.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 548.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.9%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.1%1.9%
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 Race
 Hattiesburg, MSMonroe, LAUnited States
 White37.3%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock59.6%12.2%
 Asian0.9%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock1.1%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock1.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Hattiesburg, MSMonroe, LAUnited States
 Married Population30.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock29.0%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock67.7%50.2%
 Never Married52.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock10.8%10.8%
 Widowed5.1%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.502.60
 Households18,594  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock9,50780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children21.7%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock29.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households8,809  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock32.8%15.8%
     Single householder, no children17.5%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Hattiesburg    10 Reviews
Tammy · Hattiesburg, MS
Is it time to leave?
Over 9 years ago

Hattiesburg is generally a pleasant city to live in and raise a family, and is a convenient for several weekend destinations, but I'm seriously contemplating a move.  More

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Mariah · Hattiesburg, MS
A varied little flood zone.
Over 12 years ago

Hattiesburg experiences virtually all of the extremes in weather. The summers are hot and humid. Fall is still pretty nasty, except for the latter part of September.  More

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Abhd · Crystal Springs, MS
Larger MS Town - Smaller Minds
Over 13 years ago

I grew up in Hattiesburg but have lived in many US & Int'l cities. There is an oddity about Hattiesburg. Many of the average citizens behave cliquishly, live beyond  More

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Reviews for Monroe    8 Reviews
Mark · Monroe, LA
Terrible
Over 7 years ago

If you are looking a place for high crime, high poverty, high obesity rates, high taxes, high unemployment, and high citizens, you have arrived at the right place. I  More

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grant · West Monroe, LA
This place is sure to give you cancer.
Over 13 years ago

Lived in Monroe/West Monroe for 2 years, I deeply regret it. Here's why. Not only is Monroe/West Monroe next to a plant that spews it's disgusting, cancerous smog,  More

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LaDonna · Monroe, LA
About our University
Over 16 years ago

We have one of the best universities around. We have high ratings all across the board. Why don't you consider checking us  More

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