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Springfield, IL vs Gulfport, MS

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- Gulfport is 0% more densely populated than Springfield.
- People are 1.6% more likely to be married in Gulfport.
- The Median Age is 4.1 years younger in Gulfport.
 Springfield, ILGulfport, MSUnited States
 Population  Unlock72,468329,725,481
 Female Population52.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.9%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock35.638.4
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 Population - 2010117,139  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock71,127285,036,114
 Population - 1990105,227  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock0.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now8.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,302.793.4
 Land Area61.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock8.4264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Springfield, ILGulfport, MSUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.5%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.0%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.7%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.4%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.1%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.5%  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
 Springfield, ILGulfport, MSUnited States
 White70.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock39.1%12.2%
 Asian3.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock5.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Springfield, ILGulfport, MSUnited States
 Married Population41.0%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock38.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock58.3%50.2%
 Never Married37.6%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock14.6%10.8%
 Widowed6.2%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.522.60
 Households50,961  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock17,58380,755,759
     Married couple, w/children21.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock33.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households23,511  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock31.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children11.9%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Springfield    25 Reviews
Nicholas · Chatham, IL
Mediocrity in Middle America
Over 2 years ago

I've lived here for over 40 years. Springfield is a decent place to raise a family. Solid midwestern values, and I've always felt safe. Opportunities exist, but there  More

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joyce · Port Washington, WI
Hometown feel with city amenities
Over 2 years ago

I moved (back) to Springfield after living in various cities and towns around the country - as large as Milwaukee, as small as Baker, NV - and can say without  More

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hugh · 
needs better dentists
Over 4 years ago

whole town smells like dirty ***** and  More

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Reviews for Gulfport    15 Reviews
Rachel · Gulfport, MS
Gulfport- my new permanent home!
Over 3 years ago

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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Andy · Gulfport, MS
The good and the bad
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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Bp · Gulfport, MS
A Place to Complain and Blame
Over 14 years ago

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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