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Slidell, LA vs Blacksburg, VA

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- Blacksburg is 0% more densely populated than Slidell.
- People are 54.4% less likely to be married in Blacksburg.
- The Median Age is 16.1 years younger in Blacksburg.
 Slidell, LABlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,385329,725,481
 Female Population53.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population46.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock21.938.4
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 Population - 201027,342  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock39,573285,036,114
 Population - 199024,124  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock11.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now14.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,250.493.4
 Land Area15.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Slidell, LABlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.6%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock2.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock1.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock24.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock6.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.0%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock2.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock4.7%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock0.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Slidell, LABlacksburg, VAUnited States
 White69.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock4.8%12.2%
 Asian2.3%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.5%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock3.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Slidell, LABlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Married Population46.2%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock20.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock78.9%50.2%
 Never Married29.6%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock3.4%10.8%
 Widowed8.4%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.772.60
 Households10,680  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock4,49280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children25.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock41.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,564  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock9.2%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.8%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Slidell    8 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

it is too close to new orleans east where there their crime has spread, had recent robberies. It is no longer nice to live. Sales tax rate has also increased in the  More

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Over 17 years ago

Crime is very little in my apartment  More

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Over 17 years ago

We are new to this city and state and would like more information as to finding affordable housing for low income  More

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Reviews for Blacksburg    12 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Growing up I thought my city was the best thing since sliced bread. However, since moving to Blacksburg I have changed my tune. Amazing community and  More

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Over 14 years ago

Blacksburg is a very nice place overall, but like others has its pros and cons. It's a small, clean, quaint college town amid rural farmland and forested mountains. The  More

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Over 14 years ago

4 great seasons without  More

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