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Okeechobee, FL vs La Mirada, CA

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- La Mirada is 0% more densely populated than Okeechobee.
- People are 3.9% less likely to be married in La Mirada.
- The Median Age is 2.9 years older in La Mirada.
 Okeechobee, FLLa Mirada, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock47,957329,725,481
 Female Population47.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population52.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock41.738.4
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 Population - 20105,479  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock46,783285,036,114
 Population - 19904,943  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock1.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now14.6%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock6,131.093.4
 Land Area4.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Okeechobee, FLLa Mirada, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.7%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.7%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.8%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3417.7%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5416.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.2%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.9%1.9%
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 Race
 Okeechobee, FLLa Mirada, CAUnited States
 White52.7%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.5%12.2%
 Asian3.6%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.1%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.1%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock43.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Okeechobee, FLLa Mirada, CAUnited States
 Married Population53.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock49.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock48.7%50.2%
 Never Married31.0%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.6%10.8%
 Widowed6.7%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock3.082.60
 Households1,955  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock11,71880,755,759
     Married couple, w/children38.3%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock44.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households598  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock9.5%15.8%
     Single householder, no children7.7%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Okeechobee    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

I have lived in Okeechobee since 1985. It is a good place to raise kids due to lower crime rates, however, children-related activities are few and far between, unless  More

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Over 17 years ago

It was named for the Lake Okeechobee, which was itself named for Hitchiti words oka (water) and chobi (big). I grew up in Okeechobee County in the 70's, I still love  More

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Over 18 years ago

This town has such a crazy name. I cant even pronounce it and i live  More

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Reviews for La Mirada    3 Reviews

Los Angeles/Orange County undoubtedly has some of the best weather in America. The temperature fluctuates between 50 at the lowest and 108 at the highest, and you will  More

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Over 18 years ago

The weather is beautiful, the crime is low, the area is full of green areas and trees. It is close to shopping, restaurants, culture, and entertainment The bad part is  More

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Lots of trees and parks. Decent schools. Freeway close to the centers of LA and OC. Low crime. Great place to raise children. A dog park in Fullerton about 20 mins.  More

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