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Billings, MT vs Lake Wales, FL

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- Lake Wales is 0% more densely populated than Billings.
- People are 1.4% more likely to be married in Lake Wales.
- The Median Age is 7.8 years older in Lake Wales.
 Billings, MTLake Wales, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock16,173329,725,481
 Female Population50.4%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.6%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock45.438.4
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 Population - 2010104,524  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock10,194285,036,114
 Population - 199081,151  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock73.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now35.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock864.293.4
 Land Area44.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.3264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Billings, MTLake Wales, FLUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.2%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.7%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock2.9%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.7%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.6%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock16.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.0%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Billings, MTLake Wales, FLUnited States
 White83.7%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock20.0%12.2%
 Asian0.8%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.6%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock27.6%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Billings, MTLake Wales, FLUnited States
 Married Population48.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock45.9%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock51.0%50.2%
 Never Married31.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock14.9%10.8%
 Widowed5.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.382.60
 Households48,478  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock4,19180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children31.5%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock46.6%42.9%
 Non Family Households20,229  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock20.2%15.8%
     Single householder, no children7.6%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Billings    25 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I would give this place four stars, but decided to give it five because it’s been so underrated. The five stars is contingent upon the city following through with its  More

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Over 2 years ago

A few people make a living in Billings, most people only make an existents. As for the crime rate, it depends on your point of view. If you compare Billings crime rate  More

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Over 4 years ago

If you enjoy sub zero temperatures in Winter and 100 plus degrees in the Summer. You will love Billings. Snow plowing is almost non existent, so good luck driving for 5  More

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Reviews for Lake Wales    2 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

I have lived in Lake Wales, Florida for almost 8 years. Most of the people are very nice, but it can be very difficult to find a decent job there. The weather is pretty  More

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Over 18 years ago

Lake Wales, Fl has great weather year round. Although summers can be quite hot, most of the year is very enjoyable and  More

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