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Centennial, CO vs Independence, KS

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- Independence is 0% more densely populated than Centennial.
- People are 28.0% less likely to be married in Independence.
- The Median Age is 3.0 years younger in Independence.
 Centennial, COIndependence, KSUnited States
 Population  Unlock8,584329,725,481
 Female Population49.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock38.438.4
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 Population - 2010100,294  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock9,846285,036,114
 Population - 199081,946  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-14.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now34.4%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,119.893.4
 Land Area29.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Centennial, COIndependence, KSUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3411.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock10.5%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.6%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.2%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Centennial, COIndependence, KSUnited States
 White78.0%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock5.0%12.2%
 Asian5.9%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.9%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.5%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.6%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock7.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Centennial, COIndependence, KSUnited States
 Married Population60.2%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock42.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock56.7%50.2%
 Never Married25.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock16.0%10.8%
 Widowed3.8%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.212.60
 Households40,344  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock2,12080,755,759
     Married couple, w/children36.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock43.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households10,365  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock21.1%15.8%
     Single householder, no children6.8%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Centennial    2 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

All the schools are excellent. We have both Littleton Public Schools and Cherry Creek Schools. Top Notch - College Prep - Commitment to  More

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The Centennial/Aurora area (zip code 80015) has great schools (Cherry Creek School District), attractive homes, family oriented neighborhoods, and is an easy commute To  More

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Reviews for Independence    3 Reviews

Over 20 years ago

I did not and would not move here by choice,Uncle Sam moved me here temporarily. Crime rate is low but there is no economy. Walmart is the biggest employer and the only  More

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Over 20 years ago

Did not move here by choice and would not live here by  More

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Over 20 years ago

The schools in independence are adequate but nothing special. I beleive the taxes are too high and that the schools are not seening enough of the tax money to keep them  More

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