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Jacksonville, NC vs Monroe, NC

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- Monroe is 0% more densely populated than Jacksonville.
- People are 8.6% more likely to be married in Monroe.
- The Median Age is 12.7 years older in Monroe.
 Jacksonville, NCMonroe, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,464329,725,481
 Female Population38.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population61.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock35.938.4
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 Population - 201078,056  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock26,228285,036,114
 Population - 199030,013  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock36.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now154.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,157.393.4
 Land Area48.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.6264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Jacksonville, NCMonroe, NCUnited States
 Age 0 to 48.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock5.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2015.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock7.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3417.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 545.0%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 642.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.7%9.6%
 Age 75 to 841.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Jacksonville, NCMonroe, NCUnited States
 White54.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock22.0%12.2%
 Asian3.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.4%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.5%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.7%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock28.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Jacksonville, NCMonroe, NCUnited States
 Married Population44.7%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock44.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock51.5%50.2%
 Never Married45.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock10.1%10.8%
 Widowed2.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.982.60
 Households21,614  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock7,91980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children35.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock35.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households6,293  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock20.7%15.8%
     Single householder, no children7.6%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Jacksonville    12 Reviews
Melinda · Richlands, NC
Some good things
Over 8 years ago

My husband and I are older, he is a disabled veteran and we are retired on moderate to low income. We have lived in different areas including SC. Some pros of living in  More

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Shawn · Jacksonville, NC
Military Community
Over 9 years ago

Jacksonville North Carolina is a great area to live considering the proximity to the beach and the low cost of living. The area has experienced tremendous growth in the  More

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Ondrea · Texarkana, TX
Family Moving to area..need advice on the best sch
Over 13 years ago

Hello, we will be moving to the Jacksonville area this fall and need some advice. We will be moving from TX, so we have never been to Jacksonville before and know  More

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Reviews for Monroe    5 Reviews
Matthew · Monroe, NC
You would be better off living in an active toilet
Over 5 years ago

Moved to Monroe approx 6 years ago. It has been one excuse after the other for the high incidence of assault and battery as well as property crime. The mayor and city  More

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Angela · Monroe, NC
Historical District in Monroe NC
Over 6 years ago

I have lived in Monroe since 2015. I have been welcomed by my neighbors and the community. Monroe is rapidly growning. The downtown area is family friendly and has added  More

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Lowell · Monroe, NC
Just a rural redneck Charlotte
Over 7 years ago

I’m so glad to be moving away from this little Charlotte wanna be Town run by rednecks! I’ve been here for 15 years and have been stopped by Sheriff’s about 8 times!  More

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