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Slidell, LA vs Columbus, MS

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- Columbus is 0% more densely populated than Slidell.
- People are 23.3% less likely to be married in Columbus.
- The Median Age is 1.9 years older in Columbus.
 Slidell, LAColumbus, MSUnited States
 Population  Unlock23,858329,725,481
 Female Population53.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population46.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock39.938.4
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 Population - 201027,342  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock25,944285,036,114
 Population - 199024,124  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-10.2%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now14.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock953.393.4
 Land Area15.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.8264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Slidell, LAColumbus, MSUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.6%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.4%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.9%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock9.0%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.0%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.8%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Slidell, LAColumbus, MSUnited States
 White69.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock61.0%12.2%
 Asian2.3%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.5%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock1.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Slidell, LAColumbus, MSUnited States
 Married Population46.2%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock32.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock64.6%50.2%
 Never Married29.6%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.6%10.8%
 Widowed8.4%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.282.60
 Households10,680  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock5,26380,755,759
     Married couple, w/children25.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock42.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,564  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock29.6%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 Columbus    8 Reviews

Born and rased in Columbus, MS and I love MY City!!! Shopping is not as good as larger cities but you can find some Great shopping places for good prices. Dinning... We  More

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Over 14 years ago

I've lived in Columbus for a little while, having moved from a larger metro. If not for the lack of quality entertainment, the low general quality of people, the  More

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Over 16 years ago

I had the misfortunate of being born in Columbus,MS. I hated it my whole life and couldn't wait to get out of it. I left as soon as I was old enough to get married. I  More

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