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Meridian, MS vs Sylacauga, AL

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- Sylacauga is 0% more densely populated than Meridian.
- People are 28.3% more likely to be married in Sylacauga.
- The Median Age is 0.1 years younger in Sylacauga.
 Meridian, MSSylacauga, ALUnited States
 Population35,62512,512329,725,481
 Female Population52.9%54.5%50.5%
 Male Population47.2%45.5%49.5%
 Median Age37.737.638.4
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 Population - 201041,09312,769309,327,143
 Population - 200039,96812,616285,036,114
 Population - 199041,03612,520251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now-9.9%-5.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-12.3%-4.6%30.8%
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 Population Density662.9617.993.4
 Land Area53.720.33,531,905.4
 Water Area0.80.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Meridian, MSSylacauga, ALUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.8%5.9%5.9%
 Age 5 to 96.7%7.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.7%6.7%6.6%
 Age 15 to 173.6%4.6%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.2%2.6%4.0%
 Age 21 to 244.8%3.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.6%16.4%13.8%
 Age 35 to 4411.8%10.4%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.1%11.5%12.6%
 Age 55 to 596.6%5.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.2%7.7%6.3%
 Age 65 to 7410.1%10.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.8%5.7%4.5%
 Age 85 and over1.9%1.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Meridian, MSSylacauga, ALUnited States
 White28.9%63.1%59.4%
 Black65.5%31.3%12.2%
 Asian0.9%0.0%5.6%
 Native American0.1%0.6%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%0.0%0.2%
 Other0.4%0.1%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.3%3.0%3.2%
 Hispanic2.8%1.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Meridian, MSSylacauga, ALUnited States
 Married Population38.5%49.4%49.8%
     Currently Married34.4%45.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated4.1%3.8%1.8%
 Single Population61.5%50.6%50.2%
 Never Married38.8%31.4%33.8%
 Divorced14.3%11.4%10.8%
 Widowed8.4%7.8%5.6%
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 Household Size2.312.372.60
 Households14,9045,170124,010,992
 Family Households8,5783,23480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children19.4%26.8%30.5%
     Married couple, no children35.4%40.6%42.9%
 Non Family Households6,3261,93643,255,233
     Single householder, w/children29.6%24.8%15.8%
     Single householder, no children15.6%7.8%10.8%
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Reviews for Meridian    4 Reviews
Anna Maria · Meridian, MS
A great place to be.
Over 3 years ago

Meridian has so much to offer for a great stay, it’s affordable for visiting and for those who want to move to a family friendly town.  More

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Phillip · Augusta, ME
My personal experience
Over 7 years ago

I lived in Meridian at one time. It's one of many places I've lived across the country so I feel I have a lot of places to compare to it. If you check the crime stats ,  More

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Brenda · Collinsville, MS
I flew, too.
Over 9 years ago

Meridian has, essentially 3 parts. In one section, the residents are financially secure and these neighborhoods are fairly insulated from the criminal and related  More

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Reviews for Sylacauga    2 Reviews
Peeper · Daphne, AL
Worst city in America?
Over 3 years ago

Worst city i’ve ever laid foot in. This city was gross, rude & not a single bathroom in sight. Everything is closed and everyone is rude. It is dumpy and ugly. Do not  More

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Jacob · Sylacauga, AL
Where I'm from
Over 5 years ago

I'm born here, moved away, came back, few times. Unemployed, though my Home Town is quiet overall, Football Lover's. It's a pretty  More

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