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West Memphis, AR vs Jackson, TN

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- Jackson is 0% more densely populated than West Memphis.
- People are 10.3% more likely to be married in Jackson.
- The Median Age is 1.4 years older in Jackson.
 West Memphis, ARJackson, TNUnited States
 Population  Unlock67,753329,725,481
 Female Population55.3%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population44.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock34.538.4
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 Population - 201026,249  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock59,643285,036,114
 Population - 199028,259  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock13.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-14.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,162.593.4
 Land Area28.9  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 West Memphis, ARJackson, TNUnited States
 Age 0 to 49.2%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.0%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.0%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.7%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 549.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.0%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.8%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.0%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.8%1.9%
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 Race
 West Memphis, ARJackson, TNUnited States
 White32.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock45.7%12.2%
 Asian0.5%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.7%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock4.3%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 West Memphis, ARJackson, TNUnited States
 Married Population35.7%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock36.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated4.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock60.7%50.2%
 Never Married42.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock13.5%10.8%
 Widowed7.8%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.462.60
 Households9,767  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock15,35180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children16.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock33.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,844  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock30.5%15.8%
     Single householder, no children19.6%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for West Memphis    3 Reviews

Over 20 years ago

Great homes for the money, good neighborhoods, good schools. Not much to do, though. No culture or entertainment, however it's only about 15 minutes from downtown  More

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Over 20 years ago

Great home prices for your money, nice neighborhoods, good schools. No culture or recreational activities,  More

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Over 20 years ago

This place is incredibly hot and humid in the summer...you can walk 5 feet outside and cover in sweat almost immediately! not very pleasant...and there are no rivers to  More

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Reviews for Jackson    11 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Let me tell you. Jackson Tennessee has become a literal hell hole. This is where America sends it's dreams to die. The city is riddled with crime and it's a small city  More

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We moved to Jackson in 2015 and have enjoyed getting to know this great community. We are pleased with the hospitality of the residents here. We have 4 Colleges and  More

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Over 10 years ago

West TN is hot and humid during the months of May, June, July, August, and  More

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