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Jackson, TN vs Athens, AL

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- Athens is 0% more densely populated than Jackson.
- People are 39.2% more likely to be married in Athens.
- The Median Age is 7.4 years older in Athens.
 Jackson, TNAthens, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock25,213329,725,481
 Female Population53.3%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population46.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock41.938.4
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 Population - 201066,813  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock18,967285,036,114
 Population - 199048,949  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock51.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now37.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock632.593.4
 Land Area58.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.3264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Jackson, TNAthens, ALUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 206.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.7%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.7%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.4%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock8.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.2%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Jackson, TNAthens, ALUnited States
 White45.5%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock15.1%12.2%
 Asian1.3%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.5%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock9.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Jackson, TNAthens, ALUnited States
 Married Population39.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock53.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated3.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock45.2%50.2%
 Never Married40.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.2%10.8%
 Widowed6.8%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.412.60
 Households26,083  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock6,88280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children22.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock48.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households10,732  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock15.0%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.8%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Jackson    11 Reviews
Chris · Jackson, TN
you've been warned
Over 4 years ago

Let me tell you. Jackson Tennessee has become a literal hell hole. This is where America sends it's dreams to die. The city is riddled with crime and it's a small city  More

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Aaron · Jackson, TN
Great place to live and raise a family
Over 7 years ago

We moved to Jackson in 2015 and have enjoyed getting to know this great community. We are pleased with the hospitality of the residents here. We have 4 Colleges and  More

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John · Jackson, TN
hot and humid west TN
Over 10 years ago

West TN is hot and humid during the months of May, June, July, August, and  More

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Reviews for Athens    3 Reviews
Hem · Athens, AL
Athens, AL
Over 18 years ago

Nice place to  More

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connie · Ryderwood, WA
humidity
Over 20 years ago

Can anyone comment on the humidity in or around Athens? Is the humidity only high in the summer? What about tornadoes in the  More

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Quetta · El Segundo, CA
LA (Little Athens), Alabama
Over 21 years ago

Athens, Alabama is a good place to live. Although, there are few technical jobs there Huntsville is only a 30 minute drive away. Athens is a quiet town and an excellent  More

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