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New Bedford, MA vs Ocala, FL

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- Ocala is 0% more densely populated than New Bedford.
- People are 4.2% more likely to be married in Ocala.
- The Median Age is 1.8 years older in Ocala.
 New Bedford, MAOcala, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock62,351329,725,481
 Female Population50.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.9%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock38.338.4
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 Population - 201095,053  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock45,943285,036,114
 Population - 199099,922  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock34.2%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-4.4%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,318.093.4
 Land Area20.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 New Bedford, MAOcala, FLUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.7%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.7%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.5%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.0%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.1%1.9%
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 Race
 New Bedford, MAOcala, FLUnited States
 White58.0%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock19.7%12.2%
 Asian1.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races6.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock15.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 New Bedford, MAOcala, FLUnited States
 Married Population39.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock38.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated3.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock59.3%50.2%
 Never Married42.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock16.1%10.8%
 Widowed6.2%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.372.60
 Households41,395  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock14,22680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children22.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock40.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households17,374  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock22.6%15.8%
     Single householder, no children14.9%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for New Bedford    5 Reviews

Grew up here, returned here to assist family after lining/working South of Boston, San Diego, then North of Boston respectively. Outside of the quaint/Historic Downtown  More

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Over 14 years ago

Cold  More

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Over 16 years ago

While unemployment is always a problem here, this city is no worse than any other old Northeastern city. Yes, we do have crime and bad areas, just as any other city  More

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Reviews for Ocala    56 Reviews

My wife and I have lived in Ocala as retirees since 2014 and we love it here. It is definitely a place for retired folks. There is lots to do here for us. As for  More

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I lived here for 12 years during my 20's to early 30's. Raised my children and started careers. This place offered plenty of work, good neighbors and lots of memories.  More

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Over 4 years ago

I like this city, a small town and a lot to offer for adults between 30 to seniors. Now if you planing to move with teens is not for you, unless you coming from another  More

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