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Marion, IA vs Lawrence, KS

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- Lawrence is 0% more densely populated than Marion.
- People are 30.4% less likely to be married in Lawrence.
- The Median Age is 10.7 years younger in Lawrence.
 Marion, IALawrence, KSUnited States
 Population41,02394,745329,725,481
 Female Population53.4%50.5%50.5%
 Male Population46.6%49.5%49.5%
 Median Age39.328.638.4
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 Population - 201035,32488,263309,327,143
 Population - 200026,29480,098285,036,114
 Population - 199020,40365,608251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now55.1%22.9%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now99.9%50.1%30.8%
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 Population Density2,331.92,775.593.4
 Land Area17.634.13,531,905.4
 Water Area0.00.8264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Marion, IALawrence, KSUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.3%4.7%5.9%
 Age 5 to 97.6%5.5%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.0%4.3%6.6%
 Age 15 to 174.2%2.4%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.0%11.6%4.0%
 Age 21 to 243.8%14.7%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.0%15.9%13.8%
 Age 35 to 4415.0%12.0%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.9%9.2%12.6%
 Age 55 to 596.0%4.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.7%3.7%6.3%
 Age 65 to 749.6%7.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.9%3.4%4.5%
 Age 85 and over2.0%1.1%1.9%
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 Race
 Marion, IALawrence, KSUnited States
 White90.7%74.6%59.4%
 Black1.9%4.7%12.2%
 Asian1.8%6.2%5.6%
 Native American0.0%1.8%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%0.0%0.2%
 Other0.3%0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.8%5.4%3.2%
 Hispanic2.5%6.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Marion, IALawrence, KSUnited States
 Married Population56.1%39.0%49.8%
     Currently Married54.7%38.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.4%0.5%1.8%
 Single Population43.9%61.0%50.2%
 Never Married26.0%49.7%33.8%
 Divorced11.8%8.3%10.8%
 Widowed6.1%3.0%5.6%
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 Household Size2.452.162.60
 Households16,63840,424124,010,992
 Family Households10,61719,23880,755,759
     Married couple, w/children36.0%31.4%30.5%
     Married couple, no children44.5%47.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households6,02121,18643,255,233
     Single householder, w/children14.7%13.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children4.8%7.5%10.8%
Reviews for Marion    3 Reviews

I've lived in Marion for ~22 years now, and it has its pros (+) and cons (-): + Marion is one of the safest places to live in the country. + The cost of living vs  More

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Over 14 years ago

Marion is clean, affordable and has one of the lowest crime rates in the state. The people here are friendly and helpful. Marion shares a border with Cedar Rapids  More

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Marion is one of the fastest growing communities in Iowa. We have a highly educated workforce, affordable housing, low crime and excellent education. Plus, there is much  More

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Reviews for Lawrence    19 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I don't know why people have written negative reviews about Lawrence, but I have lived here for two years and love it. The quality of life is great - it is a college  More

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Over 11 years ago

Great college town, wonderful people and community. Fun  More

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Over 12 years ago

While I was a grad student at KU I lived in Lawrence, KS. I was unimpressed by the town and even less impressed by the over-inflated ego of its inhabitants. Let's be  More

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