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Jackson, MS vs Grand Rapids, MI

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- Grand Rapids is 0% more densely populated than Jackson.
- People are 15.4% more likely to be married in Grand Rapids.
- The Median Age is 2.0 years younger in Grand Rapids.
 Jackson, MSGrand Rapids, MIUnited States
 Population  Unlock197,858329,725,481
 Female Population53.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population46.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock31.538.4
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 Population - 2010173,703  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock197,800285,036,114
 Population - 1990196,637  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock1.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-19.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock4,453.193.4
 Land Area111.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.9264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Jackson, MSGrand Rapids, MIUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 205.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock8.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.6%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.0%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.3%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Jackson, MSGrand Rapids, MIUnited States
 White14.5%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock17.8%12.2%
 Asian0.3%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races0.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock15.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Jackson, MSGrand Rapids, MIUnited States
 Married Population34.0%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock38.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated4.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock60.7%50.2%
 Never Married48.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock10.5%10.8%
 Widowed6.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.472.60
 Households61,942  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock42,34880,755,759
     Married couple, w/children18.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock38.2%42.9%
 Non Family Households26,295  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock22.1%15.8%
     Single householder, no children19.8%  Unlock10.8%
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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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Reviews for Grand Rapids    62 Reviews
Blake · Grand Rapids, MI
Read for the TRUTH about GR
Over 3 years ago

I've lived in Grand Rapids about 85% of my life and can confidently say it is a great place to live for anyone. I know countless people who dogged the city, moved  More

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Ian · Dearborn, MI
The Actual City Is OK...The Rest Stinks
Over 4 years ago

Grand Rapids proper - the small city - is fairly OK. Nothing special stands out about it when judged against the nicer areas of the US, but it has some decent dining and  More

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Alfred · Grand Rapids, MI
GR- nationally recognized as a top place to live.
Over 4 years ago

Wow. “bland Rapids and everyone is Smug, uptight and part of the Christian Reformed Church. “ Someone is accurately describing Grand Rapids in 1985. Much has changed  More

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