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Natchez, MS vs Ocean Springs, MS

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- Ocean Springs is 0% more densely populated than Natchez.
- People are 54.0% more likely to be married in Ocean Springs.
- The Median Age is 2.2 years older in Ocean Springs.
 Natchez, MSOcean Springs, MSUnited States
 Population  Unlock18,275329,725,481
 Female Population56.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population43.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock41.838.4
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 Population - 201015,716  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock17,225285,036,114
 Population - 199019,460  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock3.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-26.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,585.893.4
 Land Area15.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock3.7264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Natchez, MSOcean Springs, MSUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.7%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.7%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock5.4%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3410.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.0%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.9%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 847.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.3%1.9%
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 Race
 Natchez, MSOcean Springs, MSUnited States
 White31.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock4.7%12.2%
 Asian0.5%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock8.3%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Natchez, MSOcean Springs, MSUnited States
 Married Population33.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock49.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated3.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock48.6%50.2%
 Never Married45.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock15.9%10.8%
 Widowed8.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.392.60
 Households6,028  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock4,93180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children9.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock40.6%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,624  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock15.1%15.8%
     Single householder, no children17.0%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Natchez    3 Reviews

Enjoyed a one-day visit to this lovely town. Located on the mighty Mississippi River, historic preservation is evident. New businesses have taken care to preserve the  More

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Over 15 years ago

The city of Natchez was a great disappointment due to the fact it has been allowed to fall into a state of filth and disrepair.  More

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Over 20 years ago

Now, let me qualify, I've never actually lived in Natchez but spent one of the most relaxing weeks of my life there. Very nice people and some of the most beautiful  More

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Reviews for Ocean Springs    16 Reviews

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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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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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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