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Newton, MS vs Meridian, MS

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- Meridian is 0% more densely populated than Newton.
- People are 2.6% less likely to be married in Meridian.
- The Median Age is 1.3 years younger in Meridian.
 Newton, MSMeridian, MSUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,625329,725,481
 Female Population55.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population44.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock37.738.4
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 Population - 20103,357  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock39,968285,036,114
 Population - 19903,701  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-9.9%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-15.6%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock662.993.4
 Land Area7.2  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.8264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Newton, MSMeridian, MSUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.7%6.1%
 Age 10 to 1410.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.6%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.8%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3410.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.4%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.6%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.1%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.9%1.9%
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 Race
 Newton, MSMeridian, MSUnited States
 White28.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock65.5%12.2%
 Asian0.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock2.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Newton, MSMeridian, MSUnited States
 Married Population39.5%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock34.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated6.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock61.5%50.2%
 Never Married35.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock14.3%10.8%
 Widowed9.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.312.60
 Households1,155  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock8,57880,755,759
     Married couple, w/children14.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock35.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households424  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock29.6%15.8%
     Single householder, no children18.6%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Newton    1 Reviews
John · Hopkinsville, KY
Nothing is here.
Over 7 years ago

I've lived here for most of my life. The town history is great but as for that there isn't much to say. The school system is okay. With little money for resources I  More

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Reviews for Meridian    4 Reviews
Anna Maria · Meridian, MS
A great place to be.
Over 4 years ago

Meridian has so much to offer for a great stay, it’s affordable for visiting and for those who want to move to a family friendly town.  More

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Phillip · Augusta, ME
My personal experience
Over 8 years ago

I lived in Meridian at one time. It's one of many places I've lived across the country so I feel I have a lot of places to compare to it. If you check the crime stats ,  More

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Brenda · Collinsville, MS
I flew, too.
Over 10 years ago

Meridian has, essentially 3 parts. In one section, the residents are financially secure and these neighborhoods are fairly insulated from the criminal and related  More

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