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Ocala, FL vs Lake Lure, NC

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- Lake Lure is 0% more densely populated than Ocala.
- People are 69.1% more likely to be married in Lake Lure.
- The Median Age is 23.6 years older in Lake Lure.
 Ocala, FLLake Lure, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock1,500329,725,481
 Female Population50.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock61.938.4
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 Population - 201056,558  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock1,027285,036,114
 Population - 199042,045  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock12.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now46.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock113.993.4
 Land Area47.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Ocala, FLLake Lure, NCUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock3.3%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.0%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock0.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock0.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock8.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.1%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock9.9%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.9%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock26.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.1%1.9%
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 Race
 Ocala, FLLake Lure, NCUnited States
 White58.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.5%12.2%
 Asian2.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock0.3%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Ocala, FLLake Lure, NCUnited States
 Married Population40.7%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock66.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock31.1%50.2%
 Never Married35.6%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.2%10.8%
 Widowed7.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock1.892.60
 Households25,060  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock49180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children22.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock81.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households10,834  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock3.1%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 Lake Lure    3 Reviews

I was only here on vacation for about a week or so... But in this relatively-short span of time, I came to not only love this place, but also adore it. I also adore  More

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Lake Lure has a retirement community that has been slowly discovered - Rumbling Bald Mountain Resort. This small lake area community has beautiful mountain views,  More

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Over 15 years ago

Hello My wife and I have lived in Lake Lure in the Hickory full time since 2002. It is in many ways the best kept secret in Western NC. We live in the Rumbling Bald  More

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