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Southaven, MS vs Ocala, FL

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- Ocala is 0% more densely populated than Southaven.
- People are 19.8% less likely to be married in Ocala.
- The Median Age is 2.0 years older in Ocala.
 Southaven, MSOcala, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock62,351329,725,481
 Female Population52.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock38.338.4
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 Population - 201049,135  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock45,943285,036,114
 Population - 199017,949  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock34.2%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now215.6%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,318.093.4
 Land Area41.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Southaven, MSOcala, FLUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.5%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.1%1.9%
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 Race
 Southaven, MSOcala, FLUnited States
 White58.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock19.7%12.2%
 Asian1.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock15.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Southaven, MSOcala, FLUnited States
 Married Population50.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock38.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock59.3%50.2%
 Never Married30.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock16.1%10.8%
 Widowed4.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.372.60
 Households20,513  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock14,22680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children33.5%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock40.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households6,204  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock22.6%15.8%
     Single householder, no children10.2%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Southaven    5 Reviews

Southaven, MS has grown tremendously over the last past 15 years. Many people from Memphis, TN has moved here. The housing is very affordable but jobs are hard to come  More

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Over 17 years ago

I am planning to relocate to Southaven Mississippi in March to be closer to my family in Memphis. I have over 20 years administrative assistant experience. Are there  More

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My wife and I relocated here recently back into her hometown of Southaven, MS. Since this time we have had our Garage Sale signs pulled up off of the street because of a  More

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Reviews for Ocala    56 Reviews

My wife and I have lived in Ocala as retirees since 2014 and we love it here. It is definitely a place for retired folks. There is lots to do here for us. As for  More

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I lived here for 12 years during my 20's to early 30's. Raised my children and started careers. This place offered plenty of work, good neighbors and lots of memories.  More

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Over 4 years ago

I like this city, a small town and a lot to offer for adults between 30 to seniors. Now if you planing to move with teens is not for you, unless you coming from another  More

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