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Lubbock, TX vs Palatka, FL

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- Palatka is 0% more densely populated than Lubbock.
- People are 36.2% less likely to be married in Palatka.
- The Median Age is 7.6 years older in Palatka.
 Lubbock, TXPalatka, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,399329,725,481
 Female Population50.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock37.438.4
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 Population - 2010231,108  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock10,033285,036,114
 Population - 1990186,206  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock4.2%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now41.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,077.793.4
 Land Area127.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Lubbock, TXPalatka, FLUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.6%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.5%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.7%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 208.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.2%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock7.5%12.9%
 Age 45 to 549.4%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.9%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Lubbock, TXPalatka, FLUnited States
 White50.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock39.7%12.2%
 Asian2.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.8%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock5.0%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Lubbock, TXPalatka, FLUnited States
 Married Population42.7%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock22.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock72.8%50.2%
 Never Married41.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock14.6%10.8%
 Widowed4.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.322.60
 Households99,705  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock2,10880,755,759
     Married couple, w/children30.7%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock23.2%42.9%
 Non Family Households42,434  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock38.7%15.8%
     Single householder, no children10.9%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Lubbock    28 Reviews

Just wondering if anyone can give me some suggestions? I plan on retiring in Lubbock,Texas. I plan on renting. Where would be the best area for my family to live? What  More

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Sad to learn how dangerous this West Texas town has become. Completely, over taken with Down trodden people who have little. Burglaries happen hourly at a ridiculous  More

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I was born and raised in Lubbock. More or less,I spent about 30 years of my life there. I will start with the positive. It is a well established and well built city with  More

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Reviews for Palatka    3 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

I have a lovely home on the outskirts of NW Palatka Bannerville area about 15 minutes from publix. Our well water (from the aquafier) is fabulous and the last time I  More

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Over 19 years ago

Palatka is growing and will likely grow more in the near future. Although prices have escalated, housing is still less expensive than St. Augustine. Many people will  More

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