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Apache Junction, AZ vs Joplin, MO

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- Joplin is 0% more densely populated than Apache Junction.
- People are 3.5% less likely to be married in Joplin.
- The Median Age is 16.5 years younger in Joplin.
 Apache Junction, AZJoplin, MOUnited States
 Population  Unlock51,539329,725,481
 Female Population51.3%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock3738.4
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 Population - 201035,918  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock45,504285,036,114
 Population - 199018,100  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock12.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now141.6%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,367.293.4
 Land Area35.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Apache Junction, AZJoplin, MOUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.2%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.3%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3410.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.1%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.3%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 8412.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.9%1.9%
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 Race
 Apache Junction, AZJoplin, MOUnited States
 White74.9%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock3.2%12.2%
 Asian1.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock1.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock6.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Apache Junction, AZJoplin, MOUnited States
 Married Population48.6%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock45.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.3%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock53.1%50.2%
 Never Married23.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock15.7%10.8%
 Widowed9.1%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.322.60
 Households17,334  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock12,13280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children21.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock42.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households7,387  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock18.3%15.8%
     Single householder, no children14.1%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Apache Junction    3 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Apache Junction is more or less a retirement town for those who are not middle class or upper income. It is for those who can not afford to work anymore and live out  More

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Over 16 years ago

i love it here. and it is easy to find a home people are always willing to help you out when you are in  More

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Over 19 years ago

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Reviews for Joplin    22 Reviews

Wow, this content is dated. Here's an update on Joplin: The Joplin community is rapidly becoming an affordable, livable version of the urban lifestyle that offers  More

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Over 10 years ago

Joplin is inexpensive to live in however humidity is through the roof if you have a roof due to the threat of tornados here. Winters are mild but usually instead of  More

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Over 12 years ago

Winter lasts about 4 months and is fairly cold. Mostly cloudy and dreary with very little if any snow. Spring lasts about 6 weeks and has plenty of rain. Summer lasts  More

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