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Alton, MO vs Van Buren, MO

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Highlights
- Van Buren is 0% more densely populated than Alton.
- People are 46.7% less likely to be married in Van Buren.
- The Median Age is 6.5 years younger in Van Buren.
 Alton, MOVan Buren, MOUnited States
 Population  Unlock1,274329,725,481
 Female Population52.4%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.6%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock36.538.4
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 Population - 2010877  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock845285,036,114
 Population - 1990692  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-5.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now18.9%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock637.393.4
 Land Area1.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Alton, MOVan Buren, MOUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock9.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 200.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock0.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3410.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock10.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 649.2%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 846.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Alton, MOVan Buren, MOUnited States
 White96.3%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.2%12.2%
 Asian1.5%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races0.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock0.0%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Alton, MOVan Buren, MOUnited States
 Married Population57.0%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock28.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.3%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock69.6%50.2%
 Never Married15.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock20.6%10.8%
 Widowed18.3%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock3.192.60
 Households245  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock18580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children29.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock28.6%42.9%
 Non Family Households136  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock37.3%15.8%
     Single householder, no children6.4%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Alton    4 Reviews

If your looking for Mayberry this is it, simple lifestyle, people wave at you when passing in traffice. Good family values, quiet,  More

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Over 19 years ago

Now living here and hope it never loses it quaint appeal. reminds us of the USA in the 1950's. Best move we have ever made in our lives. We are trying to sell our home  More

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Over 19 years ago

To find Alton you have to get lost. It is the nicest town we have ever visited. Low crime 1-2's, great water 100, great air quality 75. Low low low cost of living.  More

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Reviews for Van Buren    1 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I have visited Van Buren a few times to float the river. Last time went, wearing a mask just started. I was shocked how many people did not wear one. We were treated  More

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