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Junction City, KS vs St. Joseph, MO

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- St. Joseph is 0% more densely populated than Junction City.
- People are 21.9% less likely to be married in St. Joseph.
- The Median Age is 9.2 years older in St. Joseph.
 Junction City, KSSt. Joseph, MOUnited States
 Population  Unlock73,138329,725,481
 Female Population45.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population54.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock37.738.4
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 Population - 201023,901  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock73,990285,036,114
 Population - 199020,604  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock0.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now6.1%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,661.193.4
 Land Area11.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.8264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Junction City, KSSt. Joseph, MOUnited States
 Age 0 to 49.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.5%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  Unlock5.8%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3420.5%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 548.6%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.6%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Junction City, KSSt. Joseph, MOUnited States
 White49.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock5.9%12.2%
 Asian4.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander1.4%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races8.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock7.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Junction City, KSSt. Joseph, MOUnited States
 Married Population55.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock42.0%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock56.4%50.2%
 Never Married28.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock17.3%10.8%
 Widowed3.8%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.432.60
 Households9,018  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock16,68880,755,759
     Married couple, w/children37.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock41.5%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,134  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock22.3%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 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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