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Anchorage, AK vs Shepherdstown, WV

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- Shepherdstown is 0% more densely populated than Anchorage.
- People are 75.2% less likely to be married in Shepherdstown.
- The Median Age is 12.5 years younger in Shepherdstown.
 Anchorage, AKShepherdstown, WVUnited States
 Population  Unlock1,529329,725,481
 Female Population48.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock21.838.4
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 Population - 2010293,760  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock803285,036,114
 Population - 1990226,338  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock139.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now26.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock4,077.393.4
 Land Area1,706.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Anchorage, AKShepherdstown, WVUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.9%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock1.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock1.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock24.3%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3417.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock9.5%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.1%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock2.0%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Anchorage, AKShepherdstown, WVUnited States
 White56.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock23.5%12.2%
 Asian9.5%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander2.9%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.9%0.4%
 Two or More Races9.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock2.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Anchorage, AKShepherdstown, WVUnited States
 Married Population50.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock12.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock87.4%50.2%
 Never Married33.6%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock6.7%10.8%
 Widowed3.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.152.60
 Households106,695  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock10980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children35.7%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock32.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households37,692  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock11.9%15.8%
     Single householder, no children8.5%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Anchorage    83 Reviews
H L · Anchorage, AK
Anchorage Thoughts
Over 1 years ago

Anchorage had potential but with the massive amount of homeless the petty crime is on the rise. I chose to live in a town outside of Anchorage rather than the city for  More

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David · St. Louis, MO
Pros, Cons, and Variables to living in Anchorage
Over 1 years ago

I lived in Anchorage for the better part of the 2010's. Pros: o Beautiful, mountain and ocean views; close to many hiking trails, campsites, fishing grounds,  More

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Stan · Fairmount, CO
it's cool - pros and cons of anchorage
Over 3 years ago

it's nice, i liked it when i grew up there. kinda wish i could move back, but i didn't really like being isolated from all the things like nordstrom, trader joe's,  More

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Reviews for Shepherdstown    4 Reviews
Shelli · Shepherdstown, WV
Mild climate
Over 12 years ago

Beautiful and mostly  More

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Tara  · Shepherdstown, WV
Love it!
Over 14 years ago

Shepherdstown has been my home for 25 years since I was a teenager and the people are wonderful and friendly! I love Shepherdstown and I am proud to call it my  More

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Ana · Bethesda, MD
Gem of a town
Over 14 years ago

We bought our vacation home in this quaint, historic town and are loving the time we spend there. The nearby Potomac river is beautiful and offers canoeing and kayaking  More

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