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Altoona, PA vs Waco, TX

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- Waco is 0% more densely populated than Altoona.
- People are 14.5% less likely to be married in Waco.
- The Median Age is 10.5 years younger in Waco.
 Altoona, PAWaco, TXUnited States
 Population  Unlock136,800329,725,481
 Female Population52.0%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock29.138.4
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 Population - 201045,918  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock113,726285,036,114
 Population - 199051,881  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock24.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-17.1%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,536.793.4
 Land Area9.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock12.3264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Altoona, PAWaco, TXUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.2%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.9%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock10.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.0%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.1%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.9%1.9%
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 Race
 Altoona, PAWaco, TXUnited States
 White90.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock20.5%12.2%
 Asian0.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock31.0%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Altoona, PAWaco, TXUnited States
 Married Population44.6%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock36.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated3.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock61.9%50.2%
 Never Married34.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.1%10.8%
 Widowed7.1%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.522.60
 Households18,153  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock29,02680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children23.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock33.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households7,292  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock26.2%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 Waco    20 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

This town is a nightmare for all nearby towns or people passing through. Expect to add an hour to your trip if you're passing through. Traffic. Traffic traffic.  More

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Best city in Texas when you count traffic, housing cost, eateries, Baylor Bear sports, largest urban lake in Texas, Texas Rangers Hall of Fame, Texas Sports Hall of  More

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i was raised in waco tx and recently moved to country to get away from the drama and crime associated w living in waco.But it seems now the city of Waco has purchased  More

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