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Ocala, FL vs Hope Mills, NC

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- Hope Mills is 0% more densely populated than Ocala.
- People are 18.9% more likely to be married in Hope Mills.
- The Median Age is 6.6 years younger in Hope Mills.
 Ocala, FLHope Mills, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock17,421329,725,481
 Female Population50.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock31.738.4
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 Population - 201056,558  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock11,237285,036,114
 Population - 199042,045  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock41.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now46.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,352.393.4
 Land Area47.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Ocala, FLHope Mills, NCUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock10.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.0%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.6%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.3%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.1%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.9%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Ocala, FLHope Mills, NCUnited States
 White58.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock33.8%12.2%
 Asian2.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock2.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock13.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Ocala, FLHope Mills, NCUnited States
 Married Population40.7%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock44.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock51.6%50.2%
 Never Married35.6%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock13.0%10.8%
 Widowed7.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.852.60
 Households25,060  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,94580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children22.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock33.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households10,834  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock25.2%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 Hope Mills    6 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

I'm thinking of retiring to Hope Mills NC and would like some feed back. Is this a good town to retire to and is it senior friendly. Are there things for seniors to do.  More

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Over 12 years ago

If anyone is moving to North Carolina soon, I would recommend Hope Mills. I feel that this area is the "Hidden Gem" in Cumberland County,  More

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Over 16 years ago

Hope Mills, NC is more of a small town feel, with everything in a short driving distance. It is close to the Fayetteville area (military town). The people are more to  More

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