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Sylvester, GA vs Gainesville, FL

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- Gainesville is 0% more densely populated than Sylvester.
- People are 32.4% less likely to be married in Gainesville.
- The Median Age is 9.4 years younger in Gainesville.
 Sylvester, GAGainesville, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock138,741329,725,481
 Female Population56.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population43.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock26.838.4
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 Population - 20106,191  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock95,447285,036,114
 Population - 19905,702  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock41.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-0.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,203.493.4
 Land Area6.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Sylvester, GAGainesville, FLUnited States
 Age 0 to 48.7%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 143.9%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.3%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock16.9%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3411.2%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock9.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock3.9%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.3%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.1%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Sylvester, GAGainesville, FLUnited States
 White33.3%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock21.0%12.2%
 Asian0.3%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.5%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock12.3%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Sylvester, GAGainesville, FLUnited States
 Married Population37.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock24.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock74.5%50.2%
 Never Married40.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock9.0%10.8%
 Widowed10.7%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.342.60
 Households2,172  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock20,23080,755,759
     Married couple, w/children15.7%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock41.5%42.9%
 Non Family Households581  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock19.8%15.8%
     Single householder, no children20.3%  Unlock10.8%
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james · Gainesville, FL
Not a bad place to live
Over 3 years ago

I've lived here most of my life. It's changed a lot, and a lot of the locals don't like it. Because it's home to one of the largest universities in the country, we see a  More

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Mary · Gainesville, FL
One of the places in Florida
Over 4 years ago

Lovely diverse city! People is nice and there is always something to do. Outdoors activities are awesome! The springs are beautiful and there are plenty of hiking  More

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T · Gainesville, FL
highest taxes and electric in state! Run!!!!!!!!!!
Over 5 years ago

Gainesville has the highest taxes and electrical rates in the state. The city is run by a bunch of liberals who have no idea what they are doing. Crime and homelessness  More

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