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Lakeland, FL vs Ocean City, NJ

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- Ocean City is 0% more densely populated than Lakeland.
- People are 36.1% more likely to be married in Ocean City.
- The Median Age is 15.4 years older in Ocean City.
 Lakeland, FLOcean City, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock11,211329,725,481
 Female Population51.3%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock56.338.4
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 Population - 201097,660  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock15,378285,036,114
 Population - 199070,576  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-29.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now63.4%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,669.393.4
 Land Area66.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock4.8264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Lakeland, FLOcean City, NJUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock3.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock5.6%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock2.7%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock6.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.4%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.1%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.3%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock17.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 846.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock5.9%1.9%
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 Race
 Lakeland, FLOcean City, NJUnited States
 White58.7%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock3.1%12.2%
 Asian2.1%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock9.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Lakeland, FLOcean City, NJUnited States
 Married Population44.0%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock58.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock40.2%50.2%
 Never Married35.5%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock9.2%10.8%
 Widowed7.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.062.60
 Households42,875  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,13780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children25.3%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock63.2%42.9%
 Non Family Households17,202  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock7.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children13.8%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Lakeland    27 Reviews
James · Floyd, VA
Glad to Leave Lakeland
Over 4 years ago

I used to live in Lakeland, It is hot, humid, crowded and getting more crowded, Most of the people are rude and unfriendly. I was born in the area and visit sometimes to  More

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jacqueline · Clifton, NJ
love it
Over 4 years ago

been there a few times i love it and i a m planning to ove this  More

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Edward · Lakeland, FL
Tiresome
Over 7 years ago

Perhas if one is from this area, it is different I don't know. It is so dull and seems comfortable being so. There isn't much of a variety of people here, which I   More

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Reviews for Ocean City    3 Reviews
AC · Neversink, NY
Summer Fun
Over 15 years ago

I've spent many summers in OC since the 1970s. It's a wonderful family town...a dry town! No alcohol sales, no bars! Long boardwalk with 2 amusement parks, a water  More

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Nancy · Ocean City, NJ
small town living w/ big city access
Over 17 years ago

I adore OC. I live 6 blocks from the beach, 2 from the bay. Beautiful scenery. Peaceful surroundings. Summer resort time is a little hectic, but fun. Winters are  More

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Kathleen · Ocean City, NJ
Safest family Destination
Over 19 years ago

I have summered or lived in Ocean City, NJ since I was born 41 years ago. Change, change, change is the common theme in this city. One constant is safe, family fun! The  More

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