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Memphis, TN vs Jackson, MS

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- Jackson is 0% more densely populated than Memphis.
- People are 2.2% less likely to be married in Jackson.
- The Median Age is 0.7 years younger in Jackson.
 Memphis, TNJackson, MSUnited States
 Population  Unlock156,803329,725,481
 Female Population52.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock33.538.4
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 Population - 2010652,349  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock184,256285,036,114
 Population - 1990610,337  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-14.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now6.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,411.893.4
 Land Area317.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock2.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Memphis, TNJackson, MSUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.3%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.9%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3416.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.2%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.4%1.9%
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 Race
 Memphis, TNJackson, MSUnited States
 White24.3%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock82.6%12.2%
 Asian1.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.1%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock1.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Memphis, TNJackson, MSUnited States
 Married Population34.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock30.0%48.0%
 Married but Separated3.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock66.0%50.2%
 Never Married48.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.8%10.8%
 Widowed5.7%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.422.60
 Households249,554  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock35,64780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children18.9%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock28.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households111,808  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock33.2%15.8%
     Single householder, no children17.9%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Memphis    148 Reviews
Jorge · Memphis, TN
I was mugged my first night in Memphis.
Over 4 years ago

I was mugged my very first night in Memphis. They tried to take my iPhone. I was walking only a block from my house in a "safe" area, too.  More

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Patricia · Memphis, TN
Beautiful City but crime and poor infrastructure
Over 4 years ago

Memphis is a city with a history of civil rights, slavery , blues and rockn'roll music. It's a great place for a weekend getaway. This city has lots of great things to  More

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David · Chattanooga, TN
A mess
Over 5 years ago

Do you like being panhandled every 30 seconds? Love that cool ambiance of gangs? Are drugs your thing? Then you will love Memphis. Had good times here in the 90’s, the  More

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Reviews for Jackson    27 Reviews
Ollie · Linton Hall, VA
Mississippi is Improving
Over 7 years ago

Mississippi is improving and growing. The educational system is much better than one realizes. Mississippi produces college graduates. There are a large number of  More

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Jacob · Pelahatchie, MS
It has it problems.
Over 7 years ago

Im in Pelahatchie,MS and I've been here before but my family tends to stay away from this area. I watch the news daily and all I hear is jackson. On the other note,  More

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Jacob · Pelahatchie, MS
It has it problems.
Over 7 years ago

Im in Pelahatchie,MS and I've been here before but my family tends to stay away from this area. I watch the news daily and all I hear is jackson. On the other note,  More

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