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Mars, PA vs Altoona, PA

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- Altoona is 0% more densely populated than Mars.
- People are 53.4% more likely to be married in Altoona.
- The Median Age is 15.8 years younger in Altoona.
 Mars, PAAltoona, PAUnited States
 Population1,31044,114329,725,481
 Female Population55.2%52.0%50.5%
 Male Population44.8%48.1%49.5%
 Median Age55.439.638.4
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 Population - 20101,69945,918309,327,143
 Population - 20001,74649,523285,036,114
 Population - 19901,71351,881251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now-7.9%-13.2%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-6.1%-17.1%30.8%
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 Population Density2,781.34,505.693.4
 Land Area0.59.83,531,905.4
 Water Area0.00.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Mars, PAAltoona, PAUnited States
 Age 0 to 41.5%6.2%5.9%
 Age 5 to 93.8%6.3%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.5%6.4%6.6%
 Age 15 to 172.7%3.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 201.4%3.6%4.0%
 Age 21 to 247.1%4.9%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3410.6%14.1%13.8%
 Age 35 to 446.7%11.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 548.6%13.0%12.6%
 Age 55 to 5912.7%6.0%6.7%
 Age 60 to 6412.7%7.7%6.3%
 Age 65 to 7411.6%9.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 8410.6%5.3%4.5%
 Age 85 and over4.5%1.9%1.9%
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 Race
 Mars, PAAltoona, PAUnited States
 White94.8%90.6%59.4%
 Black2.4%2.9%12.2%
 Asian0.0%0.4%5.6%
 Native American0.0%0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%0.0%0.2%
 Other0.0%0.1%0.4%
 Two or More Races0.0%3.9%3.2%
 Hispanic2.7%1.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Mars, PAAltoona, PAUnited States
 Married Population29.1%44.6%49.8%
     Currently Married29.1%41.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.0%3.2%1.8%
 Single Population70.9%55.4%50.2%
 Never Married35.0%34.7%33.8%
 Divorced19.9%13.7%10.8%
 Widowed16.0%7.1%5.6%
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 Household Size1.982.382.60
 Households61518,153124,010,992
 Family Households26710,86180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children27.0%23.4%30.5%
     Married couple, no children33.7%40.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households3487,29243,255,233
     Single householder, w/children9.0%23.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children30.3%12.3%10.8%
Reviews for Mars    1 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

It's a small town but growing. The scenery and weather are nice. The location is just about right. It's not far from Pittsburgh or other cities, towns and activities.  More

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Reviews for Altoona    11 Reviews

Sun rises and sets over 2000+ ft. mountains, which does seem to shorten your summer days. It gets hot and humid in the summer, with not a lot of wind or airflow,  More

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Over 4 years ago

Though the climate in Altoona is cold in the Winter, it does often get less snow than Western Pennsylvania because of the Allegheny Front mountain range just to the west  More

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I grew up in Hollidaysburg near Altoona. The city has had its ups and downs throughout the years but all in all I think that central PA has the most beautiful scenery  More

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