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Altoona, PA vs Jefferson City, MO

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- Jefferson City is 0% more densely populated than Altoona.
- People are 3.4% less likely to be married in Jefferson City.
- The Median Age is 1.8 years younger in Jefferson City.
 Altoona, PAJefferson City, MOUnited States
 Population  Unlock43,076329,725,481
 Female Population52.0%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock37.838.4
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 Population - 201045,918  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock39,636285,036,114
 Population - 199051,881  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock5.9%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-17.1%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,194.993.4
 Land Area9.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.6264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Altoona, PAJefferson City, MOUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.2%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.7%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.4%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.0%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.1%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.9%1.9%
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 Race
 Altoona, PAJefferson City, MOUnited States
 White90.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock18.8%12.2%
 Asian0.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.7%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock3.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Altoona, PAJefferson City, MOUnited States
 Married Population44.6%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock42.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated3.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock56.9%50.2%
 Never Married34.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock15.8%10.8%
 Widowed7.1%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.302.60
 Households18,153  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock9,36480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children23.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock46.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households7,292  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock20.0%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.3%  Unlock10.8%
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 5 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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Reviews for Jefferson City    7 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Oh Jeff City is nice to look at, but absolutely nothing to do unless you're a drunk. Nightlife consists of a few dive bars and Walmart. If you want culture, see a real  More

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Over 11 years ago

I have lived here for 28 years and its the dullest place to live. Nothing exciting happens and there is nothing to do.. The only activities are Go to a movie, a bar, or  More

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Jefferson City is a nice community. Although crime is everywhere, it has picked up bc of some drugs that have moved in the area. Our police have been working diligently  More

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