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Independence, MO vs Fairview Heights, IL

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- Fairview Heights is 0% more densely populated than Independence.
- People are 9.8% more likely to be married in Fairview Heights.
- The Median Age is 0.8 years older in Fairview Heights.
 Independence, MOFairview Heights, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock16,601329,725,481
 Female Population51.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock40.338.4
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 Population - 2010116,904  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock15,034285,036,114
 Population - 1990112,301  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock7.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now4.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,453.093.4
 Land Area77.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Independence, MOFairview Heights, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.2%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.5%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.5%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.8%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Independence, MOFairview Heights, ILUnited States
 White74.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock33.6%12.2%
 Asian1.1%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander1.3%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.7%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock3.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Independence, MOFairview Heights, ILUnited States
 Married Population45.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock45.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock49.7%50.2%
 Never Married31.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.4%10.8%
 Widowed7.4%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.352.60
 Households50,293  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,87880,755,759
     Married couple, w/children25.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock51.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households20,185  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock16.3%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 Fairview Heights    4 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

although we moved fairview heights could be a good city however there are alot of things that need fixing so heres the list and i hope it helps you make an informed  More

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Over 15 years ago

I think it's great living here, you are close to everything, and I mean everthing. Fairview is primarily commercial;large shopping mall, numerous dining, auto  More

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Over 17 years ago

FH is the largest shopping center in St. Clair County with a full array of shops of every sort and for every kind of shopper. What used to be a corn field many years ago  More

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