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Ankeny, IA vs Pensacola, FL

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- Pensacola is 0% more densely populated than Ankeny.
- People are 23.9% less likely to be married in Pensacola.
- The Median Age is 5.5 years older in Pensacola.
 Ankeny, IAPensacola, FLUnited States
 Population66,34653,845329,725,481
 Female Population49.7%52.4%50.5%
 Male Population50.3%47.6%49.5%
 Median Age32.938.438.4
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 Population - 201045,84052,024309,327,143
 Population - 200027,11756,255285,036,114
 Population - 199018,48258,165251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now158.4%-5.5%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now279.1%-8.6%30.8%
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 Population Density2,216.22,378.693.4
 Land Area29.922.63,531,905.4
 Water Area0.018.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Ankeny, IAPensacola, FLUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.5%6.6%5.9%
 Age 5 to 97.0%5.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.9%6.2%6.6%
 Age 15 to 173.7%3.3%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.4%2.2%4.0%
 Age 21 to 245.5%5.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.7%16.9%13.8%
 Age 35 to 4416.4%10.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.0%10.5%12.6%
 Age 55 to 594.5%6.9%6.7%
 Age 60 to 643.7%6.8%6.3%
 Age 65 to 746.3%12.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.1%4.9%4.5%
 Age 85 and over1.2%2.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Ankeny, IAPensacola, FLUnited States
 White90.3%62.6%59.4%
 Black1.3%24.7%12.2%
 Asian2.5%1.8%5.6%
 Native American0.1%0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%0.1%0.2%
 Other0.0%0.5%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.7%5.5%3.2%
 Hispanic3.1%4.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Ankeny, IAPensacola, FLUnited States
 Married Population56.8%43.3%49.8%
     Currently Married56.3%40.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.6%2.5%1.8%
 Single Population43.2%56.7%50.2%
 Never Married31.0%35.4%33.8%
 Divorced8.6%14.9%10.8%
 Widowed3.6%6.4%5.6%
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 Household Size2.572.192.60
 Households25,59124,372124,010,992
 Family Households16,36212,91680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children46.1%21.7%30.5%
     Married couple, no children39.6%44.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households9,22911,45643,255,233
     Single householder, w/children10.0%19.9%15.8%
     Single householder, no children4.3%14.0%10.8%
Reviews for Ankeny    3 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

I moved to Ankeny from Southern CA in June, 2005. My immediate and lasting impression is the incredible home values here, the relatively low population density, and the  More

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Over 16 years ago

Ankeny is a great community to raise a family or to be single. The shools are wonderful and so many activities for kids and families. The weather when it is good, it  More

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Over 17 years ago

We don't call it "Ankenytopia" for nothing! This is the best town in Iowa! The schools are top-notch, the town is growing and getting more attractions. We are missing  More

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Reviews for Pensacola    72 Reviews

I grew up in Pcola and moved away after hurricane Ivan over a decade ago. I have recently moved back and was shocked to see the rate of decline it has endured over the  More

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I've lived here for almost 30 years and love it! Good size town but not a big city still plenty to do in downtown's really come alive in the last 10 years. Plus we have  More

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I came here to visit and never left! The American Planning Association named downtown Pensacola "Florida's Greatest Place" after a popular vote and Palafox Street was  More

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