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Jackson, MS vs Ocean Springs, MS

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- Ocean Springs is 0% more densely populated than Jackson.
- People are 51.1% more likely to be married in Ocean Springs.
- The Median Age is 8.3 years older in Ocean Springs.
 Jackson, MSOcean Springs, MSUnited States
 Population  Unlock18,275329,725,481
 Female Population53.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population46.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock41.838.4
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 Population - 2010173,703  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock17,225285,036,114
 Population - 1990196,637  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock3.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-19.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,585.893.4
 Land Area111.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock3.7264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Jackson, MSOcean Springs, MSUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.7%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock5.4%3.9%
 Age 18 to 205.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.6%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.0%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.9%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.3%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.3%1.9%
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 Race
 Jackson, MSOcean Springs, MSUnited States
 White14.5%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock4.7%12.2%
 Asian0.3%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races0.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock8.3%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Jackson, MSOcean Springs, MSUnited States
 Married Population34.0%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock49.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated4.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock48.6%50.2%
 Never Married48.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock15.9%10.8%
 Widowed6.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.392.60
 Households61,942  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock4,93180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children18.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock40.6%42.9%
 Non Family Households26,295  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock15.1%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 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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