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Roanoke Rapids, NC vs Gulfport, MS

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- Gulfport is 0% more densely populated than Roanoke Rapids.
- People are 0.1% more likely to be married in Gulfport.
- The Median Age is 3.2 years younger in Gulfport.
 Roanoke Rapids, NCGulfport, MSUnited States
 Population  Unlock72,468329,725,481
 Female Population51.4%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.6%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock35.638.4
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 Population - 201015,672  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock71,127285,036,114
 Population - 199015,722  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock0.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-9.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,302.793.4
 Land Area9.9  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock8.4264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Roanoke Rapids, NCGulfport, MSUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.7%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.5%6.1%
 Age 10 to 149.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.7%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.7%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.4%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.7%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Roanoke Rapids, NCGulfport, MSUnited States
 White51.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock39.1%12.2%
 Asian1.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.5%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races6.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock5.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Roanoke Rapids, NCGulfport, MSUnited States
 Married Population41.7%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock38.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock58.3%50.2%
 Never Married38.9%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock14.6%10.8%
 Widowed6.5%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.522.60
 Households6,202  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock17,58380,755,759
     Married couple, w/children17.5%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock33.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,407  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock31.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children10.3%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Roanoke Rapids    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

This is a inexpensive housing market but you should seek an experience property manager before investing here. Roanoke Rapids is a great place to invest, we have a  More

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Over 18 years ago

Well, I lived here for five years. When you first arrive the smell of the paper mill will overwhelm you. The paper mill is one of the biggest employers there. After a  More

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Reviews for Gulfport    15 Reviews

I am a retiree who moved to Gulfport, MS two years ago and am truly enjoying this charming beach town. The crime rate is relatively low as is the cost of living. Yes,  More

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Over 5 years ago

Here is an updated review in 2020. The last review I’ve seen was in 2011. A lot of things have changed. Specifically speaking about Gulfport, the population has grown.  More

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Apparently this forum is a place where people who can't or won't make their lives successful and happy come to blame the place they are living, which in this case is the  More

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