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Avondale, AZ vs Sun City, AZ

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- Sun City is 0% more densely populated than Avondale.
- People are 13.8% more likely to be married in Sun City.
- The Median Age is 41.2 years older in Sun City.
 Avondale, AZSun City, AZUnited States
 Population  Unlock37,693329,725,481
 Female Population50.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock72.438.4
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 Population - 201076,166  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock38,309285,036,114
 Population - 199016,169  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock11.7%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now449.9%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,613.993.4
 Land Area45.2  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Avondale, AZSun City, AZUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.9%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock0.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.5%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock0.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock0.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3416.5%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock1.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.2%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock34.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock12.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Avondale, AZSun City, AZUnited States
 White26.5%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.6%12.2%
 Asian2.8%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.4%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.4%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.1%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.1%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock4.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Avondale, AZSun City, AZUnited States
 Married Population47.2%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock52.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock46.3%50.2%
 Never Married37.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock19.1%10.8%
 Widowed3.8%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock1.642.60
 Households27,995  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock10,98580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children34.7%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock86.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households7,172  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock0.7%15.8%
     Single householder, no children11.5%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Avondale    3 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

My children have attended Canyon Breeze for the last couple of years. In that time a new principal has taken over. Bullying, swearing, and children running around  More

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Over 19 years ago

I am a young married woman with a family. I love Avondale for so many reasons. There is everything I need nearby and I rarely have to venture out of my area. Shopping,  More

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Over 19 years ago

The valley is in serious need of mass transit. Currently a light rail is being built, but it is slated to only connect Phoenix to Tempe. Eventually it will connect more  More

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Reviews for Sun City    9 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

We are so happy to live in Sun City. The Sun City Recreation Centers are available for use by all citizens who pay the yearly membership (required). There are many  More

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Over 16 years ago

Sun City, Arizona is a great place to live either year round or as a snow bird. Sun City has wonderful recreation centers (8 and counting) with over 150 clubs with  More

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Over 16 years ago

I lived in Payson, but moved away searching for some Culture, drama, & musicals. I really enjoyed the hiking, and ourdoors living in Payson. After I recuperated from  More

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