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Jacksonville, NC vs Omaha, NE

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- Omaha is 0% more densely populated than Jacksonville.
- People are 5.1% more likely to be married in Omaha.
- The Median Age is 11.8 years older in Omaha.
 Jacksonville, NCOmaha, NEUnited States
 Population  Unlock488,059329,725,481
 Female Population38.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population61.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock3538.4
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 Population - 201078,056  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock390,007285,036,114
 Population - 199030,013  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock22.7%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now154.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,531.493.4
 Land Area48.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock3.6264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Jacksonville, NCOmaha, NEUnited States
 Age 0 to 48.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.7%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2015.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.7%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  Unlock6.0%6.7%
 Age 60 to 642.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 841.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Jacksonville, NCOmaha, NEUnited States
 White54.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock11.8%12.2%
 Asian3.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.7%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock14.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Jacksonville, NCOmaha, NEUnited States
 Married Population44.7%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock45.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock53.1%50.2%
 Never Married45.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.1%10.8%
 Widowed2.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.442.60
 Households21,614  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock115,08980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children35.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock39.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households6,293  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock18.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children7.6%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Jacksonville    12 Reviews

Over 9 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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Over 10 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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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 Omaha    122 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Born and raised in Omaha, moved to the Pacific Northwest for 50 years, and now back in Omaha. Feels safe, secure, good health care, lots of activities. Compared to  More

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Over 3 years ago

Many of the reviews say Omaha is good for family life - it is, but it also offers the best of quality urban living. I've lived here for 20 years, after living in  More

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Pros: Not much happens, no news is good news. No major tornadoes for decades!! Education can be good in areas. Career opportunities for those who take risks and  More

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