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Ames, IA vs Manitou Springs, CO

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- Manitou Springs is 0% more densely populated than Ames.
- People are 57.3% more likely to be married in Manitou Springs.
- The Median Age is 19.4 years older in Manitou Springs.
 Ames, IAManitou Springs, COUnited States
 Population  Unlock4,912329,725,481
 Female Population46.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population53.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock42.838.4
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 Population - 201059,103  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock4,980285,036,114
 Population - 199047,198  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock9.7%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now42.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,574.993.4
 Land Area27.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Ames, IAManitou Springs, COUnited States
 Age 0 to 43.6%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.9%6.1%
 Age 10 to 142.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2021.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock15.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 546.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock9.6%6.7%
 Age 60 to 643.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.1%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock0.9%1.9%
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 Race
 Ames, IAManitou Springs, COUnited States
 White78.5%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.7%12.2%
 Asian10.5%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock4.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Ames, IAManitou Springs, COUnited States
 Married Population30.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock47.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock52.3%50.2%
 Never Married62.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock16.3%10.8%
 Widowed2.3%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.102.60
 Households24,633  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,20280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children31.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock45.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households14,630  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock11.1%15.8%
     Single householder, no children7.0%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Ames    12 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Hello, I am in San Jose Ca, but am seriously thinking of moving somewhere much slower for a better quality of living. I've just turned 59, so I'm kinda preparing for  More

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Over 13 years ago

Like every other city Ames has both good and bad points. The good points are: low cost of living, very friendly people, lots of outdoor activities and quite a few events  More

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Ames enjoys a high quality of life at a very affordable cost, substantially lower than many other communities. The presence of Iowa State University, a large (28,000  More

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Reviews for Manitou Springs    4 Reviews

Cool mountain climate most of year. Summers are hot (95 degrees) and very dry. Winters are mostly dry and cool to cold (30 degrees). Snows about four times per year  More

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Over 15 years ago

Wow! Have been here a month, came here from Texas and can not believe how friendly the people are. It is breathtakingly beautiful here! So much to do and see.   More

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Over 15 years ago

I lived in Manitou Springs area for 5 years and after relocating for work (lay off), I still miss living there. The entire little town can feel a bit touristy in the  More

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