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Las Vegas, NV vs Gainesville, FL

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- Gainesville is 0% more densely populated than Las Vegas.
- People are 44.1% less likely to be married in Gainesville.
- The Median Age is 11.1 years younger in Gainesville.
 Las Vegas, NVGainesville, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock138,741329,725,481
 Female Population49.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock26.838.4
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 Population - 2010584,600  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock95,447285,036,114
 Population - 1990258,295  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock41.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now156.4%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,203.493.4
 Land Area141.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Las Vegas, NVGainesville, FLUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.0%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.3%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock16.9%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock9.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock3.9%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.1%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Las Vegas, NVGainesville, FLUnited States
 White42.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock21.0%12.2%
 Asian6.6%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.7%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.5%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock12.3%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Las Vegas, NVGainesville, FLUnited States
 Married Population45.7%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock24.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock74.5%50.2%
 Never Married35.6%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock9.0%10.8%
 Widowed5.2%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.342.60
 Households236,410  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock20,23080,755,759
     Married couple, w/children28.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock41.5%42.9%
 Non Family Households88,729  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock19.8%15.8%
     Single householder, no children13.5%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Las Vegas    346 Reviews

Shows the worst of American behavior and values. Right up there with New Orleans. But there is a bright side. Liberals flock there. Please  More

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I went to Vegas to visit, and didn’t want to leave. Vegas had something for everyone, from the down and out, to the well to do, and everybody gets alone, because nobody  More

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Everything is available here from filipino cuisines to japanese shops to Winco's to themed cafes. However, the city is a little high in crime. Any side of the east side  More

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Reviews for Gainesville    60 Reviews

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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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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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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