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Independence, MO vs Morehead, KY

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- Morehead is 0% more densely populated than Independence.
- People are 53.0% less likely to be married in Morehead.
- The Median Age is 17.9 years younger in Morehead.
 Independence, MOMorehead, KYUnited States
 Population  Unlock6,994329,725,481
 Female Population51.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock21.638.4
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 Population - 2010116,904  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock5,914285,036,114
 Population - 1990112,301  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock28.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now4.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock738.193.4
 Land Area77.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Independence, MOMorehead, KYUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.2%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock2.5%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.6%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock20.7%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.5%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock6.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock3.1%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock2.7%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Independence, MOMorehead, KYUnited States
 White74.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock2.4%12.2%
 Asian1.1%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander1.3%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock4.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Independence, MOMorehead, KYUnited States
 Married Population45.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock21.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock78.5%50.2%
 Never Married31.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock5.0%10.8%
 Widowed7.4%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.462.60
 Households50,293  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock73580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children25.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock45.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households20,185  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock9.1%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 Morehead    3 Reviews

I was born and raised in Morehead, KY. I’m 49 and have lived in Morehead the entire time. It is one of the most beautiful places with lots of nature to enjoy. Cave Run  More

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Morehead State University is the regional cultural anchor in Eastern KY. In addition to MSU, the KY Folk Art Center, Cave Run Lake, and the site of many regional  More

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Over 18 years ago

Morehead, Kentucky, is a wonderful place to live for me. It has the cozy, safe, friendly small-town atmosphere and is surrounded by forest. In minutes, I can be lakeside  More

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