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Natchitoches, LA vs Hattiesburg, MS

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Highlights
- Hattiesburg is 0% more densely populated than Natchitoches.
- People are 15.9% more likely to be married in Hattiesburg.
- The Median Age is 3.7 years older in Hattiesburg.
 Natchitoches, LAHattiesburg, MSUnited States
 Population  Unlock47,074329,725,481
 Female Population53.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population46.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock29.638.4
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 Population - 201018,515  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock44,779285,036,114
 Population - 199016,609  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock2.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now3.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock881.093.4
 Land Area22.7  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Natchitoches, LAHattiesburg, MSUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.3%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.9%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2015.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock11.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock10.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 547.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock4.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.5%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Natchitoches, LAHattiesburg, MSUnited States
 White36.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock54.4%12.2%
 Asian0.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.7%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock3.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Natchitoches, LAHattiesburg, MSUnited States
 Married Population26.6%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock28.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock69.2%50.2%
 Never Married58.6%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.2%10.8%
 Widowed5.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.362.60
 Households5,888  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock9,78580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children20.5%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock31.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,019  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock29.7%15.8%
     Single householder, no children18.0%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Natchitoches    6 Reviews

Natchitoches is a great small town in central Louisiana, with several claims to fame. It is the oldest permanent European settlement in the Louisiana Purchase,  More

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I have been trapped here for 2 years........ This town is not a place to be if you aren't a college student or a rich retired snob. I worked in a field where I met a  More

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Over 13 years ago

On the surface, Natchitoches seems like a pretty town. The history of the city is quite interesting. But if you are thinking of moving here, don't do it! I've lived here  More

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Reviews for Hattiesburg    10 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Hattiesburg is generally a pleasant city to live in and raise a family, and is a convenient for several weekend destinations, but I'm seriously contemplating a move.  More

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Hattiesburg experiences virtually all of the extremes in weather. The summers are hot and humid. Fall is still pretty nasty, except for the latter part of September.  More

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I grew up in Hattiesburg but have lived in many US & Int'l cities. There is an oddity about Hattiesburg. Many of the average citizens behave cliquishly, live beyond  More

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