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Independence, OR vs St. Louis, MO

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- St. Louis is 0% more densely populated than Independence.
- People are 29.8% less likely to be married in St. Louis.
- The Median Age is 6.8 years older in St. Louis.
 Independence, ORSt. Louis, MOUnited States
 Population  Unlock302,787329,725,481
 Female Population46.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population53.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock36.338.4
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 Population - 20108,616  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock348,189285,036,114
 Population - 19904,425  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-14.5%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now145.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock4,903.993.4
 Land Area2.9  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock4.3264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Independence, ORSt. Louis, MOUnited States
 Age 0 to 48.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.9%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.7%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.1%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.5%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.8%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Independence, ORSt. Louis, MOUnited States
 White52.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock44.6%12.2%
 Asian0.1%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock4.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Independence, ORSt. Louis, MOUnited States
 Married Population47.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock30.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated5.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock66.4%50.2%
 Never Married38.5%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.3%10.8%
 Widowed2.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.082.60
 Households2,971  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock62,55980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children33.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock36.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households934  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock26.9%15.8%
     Single householder, no children8.6%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Independence    2 Reviews
SG · Independence, OR
Independence
Over 16 years ago

For a town of ~9k people the amenities are good; this is also helped by state college Western Oregon University in the neighboring city of Monmouth(all within a 3-mile  More

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Lyle · Independence, OR
Pro and Con
Over 17 years ago

Independence is a small town with a friendly feel. Great place to live if you want to get away from the fast pace of a big city. After living here for eight years  More

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Reviews for St. Louis    113 Reviews
Darren · Northwoods, MO
As a life time resident, I have mixed feelings...
Over 1 years ago

I'm 65 and lived here my entire life. Growing up in St. Louis I've learned there is a like to like about it. Lots of first class Hospitals and Doctors, LOTS of great  More

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David · Larkspur, CO
St. Louis is a diamond in the rough...
Over 3 years ago

This is an outsider's perspective on St. Louis. Sometimes a fresh perspective looking in from the outside is helpful. I don't live there as of this writing (Dec 22) but  More

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Jeff · Overland, MO
Great friendly city
Over 3 years ago

I have travelled extensively and have lived in several other cities around the country. I chose to live in St. Louis city because it has many big city amenities with an  More

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