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Independence, MO vs St. Joseph, MO

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- St. Joseph is 0% more densely populated than Independence.
- People are 4.9% less likely to be married in St. Joseph.
- The Median Age is 1.8 years younger in St. Joseph.
 Independence, MOSt. Joseph, MOUnited States
 Population  Unlock73,138329,725,481
 Female Population51.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock37.738.4
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 Population - 2010116,904  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock73,990285,036,114
 Population - 1990112,301  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock0.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now4.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,661.193.4
 Land Area77.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.8264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Independence, MOSt. Joseph, MOUnited 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  Unlock3.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.8%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.5%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.6%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Independence, MOSt. Joseph, MOUnited States
 White74.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock5.9%12.2%
 Asian1.1%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander1.3%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock7.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Independence, MOSt. Joseph, MOUnited States
 Married Population45.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock42.0%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock56.4%50.2%
 Never Married31.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock17.3%10.8%
 Widowed7.4%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.432.60
 Households50,293  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock16,68880,755,759
     Married couple, w/children25.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock41.5%42.9%
 Non Family Households20,185  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock22.3%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 St. Joseph    6 Reviews

I've lived here all my life and gradually the crime rate has worsened over time. From violence to drugs to theft to property damage. The school district is horrible as  More

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Over 16 years ago

St. Joseph, MO is nestled along the mighty Missouri river on the far western side of the state. It has rolling hills and the river banks are gorgeous in fall and spring.  More

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For years now St. Joseph has given alot of lip service to exploiting its historic and architectural assets to enhance the economy and quality of life here. But we  More

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