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St. Petersburg, FL vs Ocala, FL

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- Ocala is 0% more densely populated than St. Petersburg.
- People are 5.1% less likely to be married in Ocala.
- The Median Age is 4.6 years younger in Ocala.
 St. Petersburg, FLOcala, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock62,351329,725,481
 Female Population51.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock38.338.4
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 Population - 2010245,220  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock45,943285,036,114
 Population - 1990238,629  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock34.2%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now12.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,318.093.4
 Land Area61.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 St. Petersburg, FLOcala, FLUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.9%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.6%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.1%1.9%
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 Race
 St. Petersburg, FLOcala, FLUnited States
 White63.9%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock19.7%12.2%
 Asian3.3%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock15.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 St. Petersburg, FLOcala, FLUnited States
 Married Population42.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock38.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock59.3%50.2%
 Never Married36.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock16.1%10.8%
 Widowed6.1%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.372.60
 Households111,860  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock14,22680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children23.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock40.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households52,809  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock22.6%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.9%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for St. Petersburg    56 Reviews

I grew up here (1968). All the people who have posted how awful it is are not going to be happy anywhere because they see what they see. Thats the evolution of self as  More

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I moved here because my fiance was going to school here and two rents didn't make sense. Visiting was always great! However, after living here for a couple years it's  More

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Over 5 years ago

True the location is good, and during the Winters, it's really nice in St. Pete, but the Summers and brutally steaming HOT, and the St. Pete Police don't do their job  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 3 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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