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Alamogordo, NM vs Surprise, AZ

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- Surprise is 0% more densely populated than Alamogordo.
- People are 28.0% more likely to be married in Surprise.
- The Median Age is 2.7 years older in Surprise.
 Alamogordo, NMSurprise, AZUnited States
 Population  Unlock141,875329,725,481
 Female Population48.4%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.6%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock41.738.4
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 Population - 201030,672  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock30,848285,036,114
 Population - 199027,596  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock379.7%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now16.4%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,311.693.4
 Land Area21.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Alamogordo, NMSurprise, AZUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.7%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.7%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.5%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.8%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.6%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.4%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock4.9%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.5%1.9%
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 Race
 Alamogordo, NMSurprise, AZUnited States
 White55.7%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock5.0%12.2%
 Asian1.8%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.5%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.7%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock20.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Alamogordo, NMSurprise, AZUnited States
 Married Population46.5%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock58.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.3%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock40.5%50.2%
 Never Married28.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock9.9%10.8%
 Widowed6.7%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.712.60
 Households12,856  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock39,49180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children30.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock49.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households5,820  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock12.0%15.8%
     Single householder, no children7.5%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Alamogordo    14 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I am originally from Alamogordo, and moved away about 9 years ago. We are now seriously considering on moving back to this little small town. After being away in a  More

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Over 11 years ago

The school system in Alamogordo NM is terrible. The high school here has the highest GRADS program in the state which is teen moms dual enrolled. They do no offer  More

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Over 13 years ago

I've lived in Alamogordo for two years now after living in Tacoma, Washington (too much rain, too much crime) for 20 years. Generally, it's a nice little conservative  More

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Reviews for Surprise    52 Reviews

I have lived in Surprise, Az. For the past 21 years. One of the best cities to live in Az. From the police department to maintaining the streets & freeways. One thing I  More

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I am an Arizona native - 55 years - and have lived in Surprise since 2003. I wouldn't live anywhere else! I have watched this place grow and prosper. It is very family  More

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Over 11 years ago

The city of surprise is a beautiful place. It would not be a good place to live however. They have a young eager police force. You are taking a BIG risk driving  More

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