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Ocala, FL vs Crystal River, FL

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- Crystal River is 0% more densely populated than Ocala.
- People are 26.6% more likely to be married in Crystal River.
- The Median Age is 22.9 years older in Crystal River.
 Ocala, FLCrystal River, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock3,291329,725,481
 Female Population50.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock61.238.4
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 Population - 201056,558  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock3,485285,036,114
 Population - 199042,045  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-7.2%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now46.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock439.793.4
 Land Area47.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.6264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Ocala, FLCrystal River, FLUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock0.3%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.0%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock2.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock3.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.1%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock8.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.9%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock16.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock13.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Ocala, FLCrystal River, FLUnited States
 White58.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock10.7%12.2%
 Asian2.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.6%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock4.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Ocala, FLCrystal River, FLUnited States
 Married Population40.7%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock51.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock48.4%50.2%
 Never Married35.6%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.7%10.8%
 Widowed7.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock1.962.60
 Households25,060  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock89580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children22.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock72.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households10,834  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock11.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children14.3%  Unlock10.8%
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 3 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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Reviews for Crystal River    2 Reviews

I really wish we'd moved elsewhere. Crystal River is great for outdoorsy retirees but we're having a really hard time finding satisfactory educational quality for our  More

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Over 18 years ago

what an amazing place they call this area the nature coast of florida and it doen't dissappoint. if you enjoy anything outdoors this area has it to  More

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