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Metairie, LA vs Memphis, TN

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- Memphis is 0% more densely populated than Metairie.
- People are 29.2% less likely to be married in Memphis.
- The Median Age is 8.2 years younger in Memphis.
 Metairie, LAMemphis, TNUnited States
 Population  Unlock634,139329,725,481
 Female Population51.0%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.0%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock34.238.4
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 Population - 2010135,882  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock650,100285,036,114
 Population - 1990149,428  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-0.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-3.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,998.193.4
 Land Area23.2  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock9.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Metairie, LAMemphis, TNUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.7%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.2%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 846.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.4%1.9%
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 Race
 Metairie, LAMemphis, TNUnited States
 White69.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock64.4%12.2%
 Asian3.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock7.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Metairie, LAMemphis, TNUnited States
 Married Population49.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock31.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock65.2%50.2%
 Never Married31.5%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.3%10.8%
 Widowed6.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.482.60
 Households60,348  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock137,74680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children28.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock31.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households24,974  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock31.5%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.2%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Metairie    11 Reviews
Barbara · Fairfield, CA
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Over 13 years ago

I've been to Metairie a few times on bisiness, but I can't wait to go back and stay for a while. Lovely town nice people, lovely places. Lots to do. I recommend it  More

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Robert · New Orleans, LA
New Orleans, suburbs to the west; general comments
Over 15 years ago

For Metairie, & New Orleans in general: Briefly, as a Geologist who has lived here for 30+ years, my view of the outlook for the New Orleans area is decidedly gloomy.   More

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Joshua · Metairie, LA
An Accurate View Of Metairie.
Over 16 years ago

Metairie is not a city in the strictest terms. It’s a developed unincorporated area of Jefferson Parish that’s inextricably linked to the Metro New Orleans Area. Metaire  More

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Reviews for Memphis    148 Reviews
Jorge · Memphis, TN
I was mugged my first night in Memphis.
Over 4 years ago

I was mugged my very first night in Memphis. They tried to take my iPhone. I was walking only a block from my house in a "safe" area, too.  More

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Patricia · Memphis, TN
Beautiful City but crime and poor infrastructure
Over 4 years ago

Memphis is a city with a history of civil rights, slavery , blues and rockn'roll music. It's a great place for a weekend getaway. This city has lots of great things to  More

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David · Chattanooga, TN
A mess
Over 5 years ago

Do you like being panhandled every 30 seconds? Love that cool ambiance of gangs? Are drugs your thing? Then you will love Memphis. Had good times here in the 90’s, the  More

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