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Hilo, HI vs Flagstaff, AZ

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- Flagstaff is 0% more densely populated than Hilo.
- People are 26.9% less likely to be married in Flagstaff.
- The Median Age is 14.1 years younger in Flagstaff.
 Hilo, HIFlagstaff, AZUnited States
 Population  Unlock76,228329,725,481
 Female Population51.3%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock25.838.4
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 Population - 201048,795  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock52,894285,036,114
 Population - 199037,808  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock39.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now25.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,154.693.4
 Land Area53.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Hilo, HIFlagstaff, AZUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.3%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock11.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock10.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock4.1%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock5.8%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock0.5%1.9%
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 Race
 Hilo, HIFlagstaff, AZUnited States
 White15.7%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.5%12.2%
 Asian31.1%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock8.6%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander10.5%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races29.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock18.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Hilo, HIFlagstaff, AZUnited States
 Married Population45.2%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock32.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock67.0%50.2%
 Never Married38.0%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock9.0%10.8%
 Widowed6.7%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.402.60
 Households16,189  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock13,51980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children24.5%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock41.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households5,508  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock15.5%15.8%
     Single householder, no children14.1%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Hilo    10 Reviews

If you’re looking at Hilo, then you’re likely being recruited in the medical or education fields. These are where the greatest needs of the community lie, and there are  More

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Over 4 years ago

I enjoyed living in Hawaii County for a number of years, most in Hilo. While Hilo has problems, they are few compared to mainland USA. I never experienced racism by  More

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Over 4 years ago

Too much racism from "native Hawaiians" who aren't actually natives. That keeps me from living in that paradise. I'm this is the "natives" goal.  More

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Reviews for Flagstaff    50 Reviews

Amber · 

Flagstaff is absolutely the perfect place to call home. Especially for families. 4 perfectly balanced seasons. None too extreme and all beautiful. Ridiculously safe!  More

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Leah · 

I've lived here for one year and have to move because the cost to rent here is astronomical. I've been paying $2550/month and now for a comparable home it is $2900 and  More

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Every place depends on what you are looking for. So I will say a bit about me so you can assess where the review is coming from. I am a professional, single, female  More

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