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Ithaca, NY vs Sun City, AZ

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- Sun City is 0% more densely populated than Ithaca.
- People are 169.1% more likely to be married in Sun City.
- The Median Age is 50.1 years older in Sun City.
 Ithaca, NYSun City, AZUnited States
 Population  Unlock37,693329,725,481
 Female Population49.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock72.438.4
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 Population - 201030,046  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock38,309285,036,114
 Population - 199029,541  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock11.7%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now4.9%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,613.993.4
 Land Area5.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Ithaca, NYSun City, AZUnited States
 Age 0 to 41.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock0.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 142.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock0.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2028.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock0.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock1.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 545.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 643.2%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock34.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 841.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock12.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Ithaca, NYSun City, AZUnited States
 White64.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.6%12.2%
 Asian16.1%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.4%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.1%0.4%
 Two or More Races6.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock4.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Ithaca, NYSun City, AZUnited States
 Married Population20.0%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock52.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock46.3%50.2%
 Never Married73.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock19.1%10.8%
 Widowed2.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock1.642.60
 Households12,547  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock10,98580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children30.7%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock86.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households9,096  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock0.7%15.8%
     Single householder, no children8.1%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Ithaca    32 Reviews

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For a small city, its downtown has grown significantly and serves as the hub of the community. The Ithaca Commons remains the central gathering space for locals,  More

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Over 5 years ago

Great place to live. Lots to do, vibrant culture, and beautiful scenery. Don't fear the winter--it's even beautiful then. Only complaint is the housing market. Way  More

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I was born, raised, educated there (Ithaca High and Cornell). In my opinion, before leaving to pursue my career, it seemed like the most beautiful, clean, low crime,  More

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Reviews for Sun City    9 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

We are so happy to live in Sun City. The Sun City Recreation Centers are available for use by all citizens who pay the yearly membership (required). There are many  More

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Over 16 years ago

Sun City, Arizona is a great place to live either year round or as a snow bird. Sun City has wonderful recreation centers (8 and counting) with over 150 clubs with  More

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Over 16 years ago

I lived in Payson, but moved away searching for some Culture, drama, & musicals. I really enjoyed the hiking, and ourdoors living in Payson. After I recuperated from  More

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