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Petersburg, VA vs Jackson, TN

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- Jackson is 0% more densely populated than Petersburg.
- People are 38.9% more likely to be married in Jackson.
- The Median Age is 2.7 years younger in Jackson.
 Petersburg, VAJackson, TNUnited States
 Population  Unlock67,753329,725,481
 Female Population53.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population46.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock34.538.4
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 Population - 201032,502  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock59,643285,036,114
 Population - 199038,386  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock13.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-20.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,162.593.4
 Land Area22.7  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Petersburg, VAJackson, TNUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.3%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.0%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.7%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3416.2%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.0%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.9%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.8%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Petersburg, VAJackson, TNUnited States
 White15.0%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock45.7%12.2%
 Asian1.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.7%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock4.3%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Petersburg, VAJackson, TNUnited States
 Married Population28.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock36.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated3.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock60.7%50.2%
 Never Married50.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock13.5%10.8%
 Widowed7.4%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.462.60
 Households14,464  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock15,35180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children13.5%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock33.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households7,872  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock30.5%15.8%
     Single householder, no children28.3%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Petersburg    3 Reviews
Ken · Petersburg, VA
Distorted perception of crime
Over 17 years ago

Petersburg's crime statistics do not accurately reflect the true picture of our city. Unfortunately, cime is crime, but the lack of the most serious random acts of crime  More

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shawn · Petersburg, VA
Petersburg an exciting value for those who want to
Over 18 years ago

Though there are people who rent in petersburg who work in nearby richmond, the rental market is not yet prohibitive in richmond. The real value is for those who want  More

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Larry · Petersburg, VA
Climate
Over 19 years ago

Climate is hot and humid in summer but spring and fall are generally quite nice. Winters are not bad either, it snows occasionally but there is still a lot of sunshine  More

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Reviews for Jackson    11 Reviews
Chris · Jackson, TN
you've been warned
Over 3 years ago

Let me tell you. Jackson Tennessee has become a literal hell hole. This is where America sends it's dreams to die. The city is riddled with crime and it's a small city  More

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Aaron · Jackson, TN
Great place to live and raise a family
Over 6 years ago

We moved to Jackson in 2015 and have enjoyed getting to know this great community. We are pleased with the hospitality of the residents here. We have 4 Colleges and  More

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John · Jackson, TN
hot and humid west TN
Over 9 years ago

West TN is hot and humid during the months of May, June, July, August, and  More

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