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Ocala, FL vs Southaven, MS

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- Southaven is 0% more densely populated than Ocala.
- People are 24.7% more likely to be married in Southaven.
- The Median Age is 2.0 years younger in Southaven.
 Ocala, FLSouthaven, MSUnited States
 Population  Unlock54,141329,725,481
 Female Population50.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock36.338.4
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 Population - 201056,558  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock28,977285,036,114
 Population - 199042,045  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock95.5%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now46.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,310.193.4
 Land Area47.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Ocala, FLSouthaven, MSUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.5%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.0%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock5.0%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.1%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.9%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Ocala, FLSouthaven, MSUnited States
 White58.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock32.4%12.2%
 Asian2.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock4.6%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Ocala, FLSouthaven, MSUnited States
 Married Population40.7%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock48.9%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock49.2%50.2%
 Never Married35.6%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock14.3%10.8%
 Widowed7.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.632.60
 Households25,060  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock14,30980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children22.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock34.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households10,834  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock22.0%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 Southaven    5 Reviews

Southaven, MS has grown tremendously over the last past 15 years. Many people from Memphis, TN has moved here. The housing is very affordable but jobs are hard to come  More

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Over 16 years ago

I am planning to relocate to Southaven Mississippi in March to be closer to my family in Memphis. I have over 20 years administrative assistant experience. Are there  More

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My wife and I relocated here recently back into her hometown of Southaven, MS. Since this time we have had our Garage Sale signs pulled up off of the street because of a  More

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