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Junction City, KS vs San Marcos, CA

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- San Marcos is 0% more densely populated than Junction City.
- People are 3.0% less likely to be married in San Marcos.
- The Median Age is 7.1 years older in San Marcos.
 Junction City, KSSan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock94,313329,725,481
 Female Population45.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population54.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock35.638.4
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 Population - 201023,901  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock54,977285,036,114
 Population - 199020,604  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock77.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now6.1%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,872.393.4
 Land Area11.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Junction City, KSSan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 49.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock8.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 206.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3420.5%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock15.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 548.6%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Junction City, KSSan Marcos, CAUnited States
 White49.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.5%12.2%
 Asian4.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander1.4%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races8.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock39.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Junction City, KSSan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Married Population55.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock52.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock45.9%50.2%
 Never Married28.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock9.1%10.8%
 Widowed3.8%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock3.082.60
 Households9,018  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock22,51780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children37.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock35.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,134  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock14.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children4.5%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Junction City    4 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I moved to JC in 2009 because the government made me. Husband was active duty army. We brought two children with us. At the time they were high school and elementary  More

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Over 15 years ago

Having a univeristy in your backyard and the Military  More

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Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Low cost of living and housing 2. Affordable place to live 3. Home to Fort Riley Military Reservation Cons: 1. High crime rate 2. Poor school system 3.  More

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Reviews for San Marcos    5 Reviews

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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Over 15 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

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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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