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Arkansas City, KS vs Springfield, MO

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- Springfield is 0% more densely populated than Arkansas City.
- People are 10.9% less likely to be married in Springfield.
- The Median Age is 2.5 years younger in Springfield.
 Arkansas City, KSSpringfield, MOUnited States
 Population  Unlock168,603329,725,481
 Female Population51.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock33.238.4
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 Population - 201012,410  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock151,580285,036,114
 Population - 199012,762  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock10.9%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-9.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,047.593.4
 Land Area9.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.6264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Arkansas City, KSSpringfield, MOUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 206.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock11.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 549.4%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.7%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.4%1.9%
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 Race
 Arkansas City, KSSpringfield, MOUnited States
 White68.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock3.9%12.2%
 Asian0.3%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.4%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races6.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock4.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Arkansas City, KSSpringfield, MOUnited States
 Married Population45.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock38.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated3.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock59.2%50.2%
 Never Married30.9%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock13.2%10.8%
 Widowed7.1%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.012.60
 Households4,725  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock37,58280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children28.5%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock44.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,042  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock18.2%15.8%
     Single householder, no children8.2%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Arkansas City    2 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

For a town with and income less than 75% of the national income, property taxes, income taxes and sales taxes are quite high. In addition, water rates are some of the  More

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Over 19 years ago

Incorporated in the late 1870's Arkansas City (AC)is the largest town in Cowley County, although Winfield is the county seat. AC is a nice rural city on the western edge  More

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Reviews for Springfield    74 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

For a town of 165,000 we have entertainment options far above similar sized communities. Pro Baseball, Bass Pro, Hammons Hall. Art Museums, Wonders of Wildlife  More

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We're somewhat new to this area... having recently moved from AZ. We find the residents are more polite and generally much nicer here. Residents actually have a  More

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Over 4 years ago

So much wrong in this town I don't know where to start. Apparently, all the a$$ holes of the state circle over Springfield. The do-nothing cops are worthless, as is the  More

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