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Tampa, FL vs Ocala, FL

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- Ocala is 0% more densely populated than Tampa.
- People are 2.0% less likely to be married in Ocala.
- The Median Age is 2.4 years older in Ocala.
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 Tampa, FLOcala, FLUnited States
 Population380,47662,351329,725,481
 Female Population50.4%50.6%50.5%
 Male Population49.6%49.4%49.5%
 Median Age35.938.338.4
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 Population - 2010337,15656,558309,327,143
 Population - 2000303,44745,943285,036,114
 Population - 1990280,01542,045251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now34.3%34.2%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now45.6%46.7%30.8%
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 Population Density3,337.41,318.093.4
 Land Area114.047.33,531,905.4
 Water Area61.80.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Tampa, FLOcala, FLUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.2%5.8%5.9%
 Age 5 to 95.9%6.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.9%7.0%6.6%
 Age 15 to 173.5%3.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.6%2.8%4.0%
 Age 21 to 245.4%5.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3417.2%13.9%13.8%
 Age 35 to 4413.9%13.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.0%11.1%12.6%
 Age 55 to 595.9%6.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.7%5.9%6.3%
 Age 65 to 747.6%9.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.8%5.4%4.5%
 Age 85 and over1.4%3.1%1.9%
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 Race
 Tampa, FLOcala, FLUnited States
 White44.4%58.4%59.4%
 Black21.1%19.7%12.2%
 Asian4.5%2.7%5.6%
 Native American0.1%0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%0.2%0.2%
 Other0.3%0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.3%3.0%3.2%
 Hispanic26.2%15.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Tampa, FLOcala, FLUnited States
 Married Population41.6%40.7%49.8%
     Currently Married39.1%38.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.5%2.0%1.8%
 Single Population58.4%59.3%50.2%
 Never Married40.3%35.6%33.8%
 Divorced13.1%16.1%10.8%
 Widowed5.0%7.6%5.6%
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 Household Size2.412.372.60
 Households153,16325,060124,010,992
 Family Households82,96814,22680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children28.0%22.4%30.5%
     Married couple, no children37.3%40.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households70,19510,83443,255,233
     Single householder, w/children21.0%22.6%15.8%
     Single householder, no children13.7%14.3%10.8%

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Reviews for Tampa    162 Reviews

The people in Tampa are fantastic but the city is a total bore. All events are always in South Tampa and never elsewhere, ie, North Tampa. The north end never  More

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Over 2 years ago

I've lived in small towns before and now for the past 25 years in this large metropolis. It's a very nice city. Lots of jobs, shopping restaurants, churches, Busch  More

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This is my favorite city that I have ever lived in. I am reading all of these terrible reviews for Tampa, but then when I read what people are writing, they are actually  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 2 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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