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Ocala, FL vs Smyrna, TN

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- Smyrna is 0% more densely populated than Ocala.
- People are 18.5% more likely to be married in Smyrna.
- The Median Age is 3.9 years younger in Smyrna.
 Ocala, FLSmyrna, TNUnited States
 Population  Unlock52,401329,725,481
 Female Population50.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock34.438.4
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 Population - 201056,558  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock25,569285,036,114
 Population - 199042,045  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock108.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now46.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,729.093.4
 Land Area47.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Ocala, FLSmyrna, TNUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.3%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.0%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.5%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  Unlock14.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.1%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.9%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock5.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock0.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Ocala, FLSmyrna, TNUnited States
 White58.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock17.0%12.2%
 Asian2.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock12.3%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Ocala, FLSmyrna, TNUnited States
 Married Population40.7%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock47.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock51.7%50.2%
 Never Married35.6%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.6%10.8%
 Widowed7.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.742.60
 Households25,060  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock13,17380,755,759
     Married couple, w/children22.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock36.2%42.9%
 Non Family Households10,834  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock20.4%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 4 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 Smyrna    8 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

I have lived in Smyrna, TN for a couple years now and am enjoying a nice condo and a good job. The cost is much cheaper than California and the people are really nice  More

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Over 14 years ago

This area is prone to stronger storms that the greater Nashville area. From here to Murfreesboro, southeast, is more likely to get hail and tornadoes activity than other  More

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Over 15 years ago

I've lived in Smyrna for 26 years. I am currently a Realtor in this area. Smyrna is truly a fantastic place to live. We have easy access to Nashville and all the big  More

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