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Ocean Springs, MS vs Natchez, MS

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- Natchez is 0% more densely populated than Ocean Springs.
- People are 35.0% less likely to be married in Natchez.
- The Median Age is 2.2 years younger in Natchez.
 Ocean Springs, MSNatchez, MSUnited States
 Population  Unlock14,435329,725,481
 Female Population49.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.9%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock39.638.4
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 Population - 201017,380  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock18,464285,036,114
 Population - 199014,658  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-22.2%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now21.4%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock912.793.4
 Land Area11.5  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.6264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Ocean Springs, MSNatchez, MSUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.2%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock8.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 149.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 348.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock9.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 648.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.7%9.6%
 Age 75 to 846.0%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Ocean Springs, MSNatchez, MSUnited States
 White79.0%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock61.0%12.2%
 Asian3.9%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock5.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Ocean Springs, MSNatchez, MSUnited States
 Married Population51.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock29.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock66.6%50.2%
 Never Married26.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.8%10.8%
 Widowed6.3%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.352.60
 Households7,613  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,40480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children31.3%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock31.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,682  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock41.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children13.0%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Ocean Springs    16 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I have lived in Ocean springs for 25 years now. I am a Yank by birth (Michigan), but a Mississippian by choice. I was a career military person and I was pretty upset  More

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Over 4 years ago

Any one buying a house in ocean springs should hire a licensed home inspector to make sure the house meets the current code. In parktown where I live they are making  More

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Run for the hills, Home owners insurance continues to rise and then you can't sell your house. The school superintendent retires with a fat retirement package and  More

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Reviews for Natchez    3 Reviews

Enjoyed a one-day visit to this lovely town. Located on the mighty Mississippi River, historic preservation is evident. New businesses have taken care to preserve the  More

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Over 15 years ago

The city of Natchez was a great disappointment due to the fact it has been allowed to fall into a state of filth and disrepair.  More

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Over 20 years ago

Now, let me qualify, I've never actually lived in Natchez but spent one of the most relaxing weeks of my life there. Very nice people and some of the most beautiful  More

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