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Grand Prairie, TX vs San Marcos, CA

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- San Marcos is 0% more densely populated than Grand Prairie.
- People are 3.5% more likely to be married in San Marcos.
- The Median Age is 1.8 years older in San Marcos.
 Grand Prairie, TXSan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock94,313329,725,481
 Female Population51.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.9%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock35.638.4
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 Population - 2010175,940  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock54,977285,036,114
 Population - 199099,616  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock77.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now96.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,872.393.4
 Land Area72.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Grand Prairie, TXSan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.6%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock8.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.5%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock15.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.2%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.0%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Grand Prairie, TXSan Marcos, CAUnited States
 White21.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.5%12.2%
 Asian6.9%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock39.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Grand Prairie, TXSan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Married Population52.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock52.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock45.9%50.2%
 Never Married34.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock9.1%10.8%
 Widowed4.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock3.082.60
 Households64,108  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock22,51780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children35.5%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock35.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households16,771  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock14.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children9.9%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Grand Prairie    5 Reviews
David · Grand Prairie, TX
Jobs
Over 10 years ago

If you are a black man, DON'T BELIEVE THE Texas HYPE, GET A JOB FIRST, GET A JOB FIRST!!! have lots of money, start a business if you can. Why? because there are many  More

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Chris · Grand Prairie, TX
Nice senior center
Over 14 years ago

Nice senior  More

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Jay · Pottstown, PA
possible move
Over 17 years ago

I'm from Pennsylvania and we are thinking about moving to Grand Prairie or Plano. The one thing that bothers me is the crime rate in grand prairie. If anyone could give  More

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Reviews for San Marcos    5 Reviews
Kevin · San Marcos, CA
Best place I have ever lived.
Over 7 years ago

Just an amazing place to live. I have lived in 7 states and almost countless cities. Sam Marcos is one of the best. This is literally the longest place I have lived  More

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Norman · Vail, AZ
retiree location ?
Over 15 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

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Greg · South Pasadena, CA
San Marcos Weather
Over 18 years ago

Beautiful Mediterranean climate with bright sunshine and ocean breazes. City is just 15 minutes away from the  More

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