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Independence, MO vs San Marcos, CA

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- San Marcos is 0% more densely populated than Independence.
- People are 18.2% more likely to be married in San Marcos.
- The Median Age is 3.9 years younger in San Marcos.
 Independence, MOSan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock94,313329,725,481
 Female Population51.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock35.638.4
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 Population - 2010116,904  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock54,977285,036,114
 Population - 1990112,301  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock77.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now4.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,872.393.4
 Land Area77.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Independence, MOSan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.2%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock8.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.5%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock15.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Independence, MOSan Marcos, CAUnited States
 White74.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.5%12.2%
 Asian1.1%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander1.3%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock39.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Independence, MOSan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Married Population45.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock52.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock45.9%50.2%
 Never Married31.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock9.1%10.8%
 Widowed7.4%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock3.082.60
 Households50,293  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock22,51780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children25.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock35.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households20,185  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock14.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.0%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Independence    10 Reviews
Gerard  · Independence, MO
GLACIAL ARTESIAN TAP WATER GETS LOW WATER QUALITY
Over 11 years ago

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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Lesty · Independence, MO
Very hit or miss.
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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Denner · Independence, MO
Not All That Bad
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 San Marcos    5 Reviews
Kevin · San Marcos, CA
Best place I have ever lived.
Over 7 years ago

Just an amazing place to live. I have lived in 7 states and almost countless cities. Sam Marcos is one of the best. This is literally the longest place I have lived  More

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Norman · Vail, AZ
retiree location ?
Over 15 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

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Greg · South Pasadena, CA
San Marcos Weather
Over 18 years ago

Beautiful Mediterranean climate with bright sunshine and ocean breazes. City is just 15 minutes away from the  More

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