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Memphis, TN vs Omaha, NE

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- Omaha is 0% more densely populated than Memphis.
- People are 34.8% more likely to be married in Omaha.
- The Median Age is 0.8 years older in Omaha.
 Memphis, TNOmaha, NEUnited States
 Population  Unlock488,059329,725,481
 Female Population52.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock3538.4
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 Population - 2010652,349  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock390,007285,036,114
 Population - 1990610,337  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock22.7%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now6.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,531.493.4
 Land Area317.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock3.6264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Memphis, TNOmaha, NEUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.7%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.9%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.7%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3416.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.0%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  Unlock1.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Memphis, TNOmaha, NEUnited States
 White24.3%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock11.8%12.2%
 Asian1.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock14.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Memphis, TNOmaha, NEUnited States
 Married Population34.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock45.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated3.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock53.1%50.2%
 Never Married48.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.1%10.8%
 Widowed5.7%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.442.60
 Households249,554  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock115,08980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children18.9%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock39.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households111,808  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock18.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children17.9%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Memphis    148 Reviews

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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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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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 Omaha    122 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Born and raised in Omaha, moved to the Pacific Northwest for 50 years, and now back in Omaha. Feels safe, secure, good health care, lots of activities. Compared to  More

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Over 2 years ago

Many of the reviews say Omaha is good for family life - it is, but it also offers the best of quality urban living. I've lived here for 20 years, after living in  More

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Pros: Not much happens, no news is good news. No major tornadoes for decades!! Education can be good in areas. Career opportunities for those who take risks and  More

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