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Independence, MO vs Chesterfield, MO

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- Chesterfield is 0% more densely populated than Independence.
- People are 39.9% more likely to be married in Chesterfield.
- The Median Age is 6.9 years older in Chesterfield.
 Independence, MOChesterfield, MOUnited States
 Population  Unlock49,675329,725,481
 Female Population51.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock46.438.4
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 Population - 2010116,904  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock46,802285,036,114
 Population - 1990112,301  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock1.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now4.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,559.593.4
 Land Area77.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.8264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Independence, MOChesterfield, MOUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.2%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.3%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.5%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.0%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock12.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.1%1.9%
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 Race
 Independence, MOChesterfield, MOUnited States
 White74.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock3.5%12.2%
 Asian1.1%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander1.3%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock2.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Independence, MOChesterfield, MOUnited States
 Married Population45.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock63.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock35.9%50.2%
 Never Married31.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock7.7%10.8%
 Widowed7.4%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.412.60
 Households50,293  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock14,19780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children25.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock52.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households20,185  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock6.5%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.0%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Independence    10 Reviews

The ice age sent glaciers sweeping south, ending at what is the edge of the Missouri River. Independence, Missouri, has artesian water straight from this glacial melt  More

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Over 11 years ago

I've lived here pretty much all my life, and I have to say, I'm ready to get out. I'm not sure if the crime here has just skyrocketed over recent years, or if I was just  More

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Over 12 years ago

Independence, Missouri is just like any other fairly large, fairly old town. A city approaching 200 years old and having nearly 120,000 residents is going to have both  More

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Reviews for Chesterfield    7 Reviews

I've lived in St. Louis for roughly ten years and I grew up in the surrounding area. I do not recommend St. Louis to live for two reasons: crime and the weather. A lot  More

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Over 17 years ago

The climate in Chesterfield is moderate winters, hot humid summers. The best season is spring and the worst season is winter. The worst problem with the climate in  More

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Over 17 years ago

The good things about Chesterfield are relatively inexpensive cost combined with many things to do in the area and proximity to an airport. Unlike many areas growing  More

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