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Metairie, LA vs Ocean Springs, MS

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- Ocean Springs is 0% more densely populated than Metairie.
- People are 4.6% more likely to be married in Ocean Springs.
- The Median Age is 0.6 years younger in Ocean Springs.
 Metairie, LAOcean Springs, MSUnited States
 Population  Unlock18,275329,725,481
 Female Population51.0%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.0%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock41.838.4
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 Population - 2010135,882  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock17,225285,036,114
 Population - 1990149,428  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock3.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-3.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,585.893.4
 Land Area23.2  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock3.7264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Metairie, LAOcean Springs, MSUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.7%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.7%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock5.4%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.2%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.9%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 846.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.3%1.9%
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 Race
 Metairie, LAOcean Springs, MSUnited States
 White69.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock4.7%12.2%
 Asian3.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock8.3%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Metairie, LAOcean Springs, MSUnited States
 Married Population49.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock49.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock48.6%50.2%
 Never Married31.5%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock15.9%10.8%
 Widowed6.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.392.60
 Households60,348  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock4,93180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children28.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock40.6%42.9%
 Non Family Households24,974  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock15.1%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 Ocean Springs    16 Reviews
Pahl · Ocean Springs, MS
A Great Place to Live
Over 3 years ago

I have lived in Ocean springs for 25 years now. I am a Yank by birth (Michigan), but a Mississippian by choice. I was a career military person and I was pretty upset  More

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GUSORD · Ocean Springs, MS
HOME BUYER BE WARE
Over 4 years ago

Any one buying a house in ocean springs should hire a licensed home inspector to make sure the house meets the current code. In parktown where I live they are making  More

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Kj · Ocean Springs, MS
Homeowners Insurance Sucks
Over 10 years ago

Run for the hills, Home owners insurance continues to rise and then you can't sell your house. The school superintendent retires with a fat retirement package and  More

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