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Independence, MO vs Marion, IA

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- Marion is 0% more densely populated than Independence.
- People are 22.5% more likely to be married in Marion.
- The Median Age is 0.2 years younger in Marion.
 Independence, MOMarion, IAUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,023329,725,481
 Female Population51.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock39.338.4
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 Population - 2010116,904  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock26,294285,036,114
 Population - 1990112,301  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock55.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now4.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,331.993.4
 Land Area77.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Independence, MOMarion, IAUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.2%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.8%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.5%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock15.0%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.0%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Independence, MOMarion, IAUnited States
 White74.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.9%12.2%
 Asian1.1%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander1.3%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock2.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Independence, MOMarion, IAUnited States
 Married Population45.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock54.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock43.9%50.2%
 Never Married31.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.8%10.8%
 Widowed7.4%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.452.60
 Households50,293  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock10,61780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children25.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock44.5%42.9%
 Non Family Households20,185  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock14.7%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 Marion    3 Reviews

I've lived in Marion for ~22 years now, and it has its pros (+) and cons (-): + Marion is one of the safest places to live in the country. + The cost of living vs  More

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Over 15 years ago

Marion is clean, affordable and has one of the lowest crime rates in the state. The people here are friendly and helpful. Marion shares a border with Cedar Rapids  More

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Marion is one of the fastest growing communities in Iowa. We have a highly educated workforce, affordable housing, low crime and excellent education. Plus, there is much  More

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