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Ocala, FL vs Perry, FL

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- Perry is 0% more densely populated than Ocala.
- People are 0.3% more likely to be married in Perry.
- The Median Age is 2.5 years younger in Perry.
 Ocala, FLPerry, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock6,886329,725,481
 Female Population50.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock35.838.4
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 Population - 201056,558  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock6,847285,036,114
 Population - 199042,045  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock0.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now46.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock730.193.4
 Land Area47.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Ocala, FLPerry, FLUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock10.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.0%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.3%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.4%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.1%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock3.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.9%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.8%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Ocala, FLPerry, FLUnited States
 White58.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock42.8%12.2%
 Asian2.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock3.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock2.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Ocala, FLPerry, FLUnited States
 Married Population40.7%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock38.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock59.1%50.2%
 Never Married35.6%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.9%10.8%
 Widowed7.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.852.60
 Households25,060  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,69880,755,759
     Married couple, w/children22.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock28.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households10,834  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock31.3%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 Perry    4 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Although most teachers work with the students and try to keep all students on the same level, this may litit your childs education. Many times there are somewhat  More

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Over 17 years ago

Honestly Buckeye is the only kind of industry in perry. When it rains or even a heavy fog in the morning then it smells terrible because of buckeye. Anywhere near the  More

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Coming from someone who grew up there: There is nothing to do in perry for children or teens. To be quite honest if you move here your kids will most liklely take up  More

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