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Jackson, TN vs Beckley, WV

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- Beckley is 0% more densely populated than Jackson.
- People are 3.7% more likely to be married in Beckley.
- The Median Age is 6.6 years older in Beckley.
 Jackson, TNBeckley, WVUnited States
 Population  Unlock17,261329,725,481
 Female Population53.3%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population46.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock41.138.4
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 Population - 201066,813  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock17,254285,036,114
 Population - 199048,949  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-8.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now37.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,817.093.4
 Land Area58.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Jackson, TNBeckley, WVUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.3%3.9%
 Age 18 to 206.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.8%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.7%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.4%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.1%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.2%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.7%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Jackson, TNBeckley, WVUnited States
 White45.5%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock18.5%12.2%
 Asian1.3%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.1%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock2.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Jackson, TNBeckley, WVUnited States
 Married Population39.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock39.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated3.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock59.2%50.2%
 Never Married40.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock17.9%10.8%
 Widowed6.8%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.322.60
 Households26,083  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock4,25380,755,759
     Married couple, w/children22.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock34.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households10,732  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock24.9%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.8%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Jackson    11 Reviews

Over 3 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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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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Over 9 years ago

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

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Reviews for Beckley    4 Reviews

I was born in Beckley, moved away and lived in a smaller town, and then two major cities. I have been back for 14 years. Beckley is not for everyone. If you are looking  More

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Over 6 years ago

Born and raised here. Moved to Florida for 17 years. The only reason I moved back was to care for parent. Though I love the seasons and wanted to leave Florida, this  More

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Over 17 years ago

Beckley is a great place for outdoor enthusiasts. There is an easily accesible ski resort 30 minutes away. Biking, kayaking, canoeing, whitewater rafting in beautiful  More

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