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Kent, OH vs St. Louis, MO

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- St. Louis is 0% more densely populated than Kent.
- People are 24.2% more likely to be married in St. Louis.
- The Median Age is 12.6 years older in St. Louis.
 Kent, OHSt. Louis, MOUnited States
 Population  Unlock302,787329,725,481
 Female Population53.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population46.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock36.338.4
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 Population - 201028,889  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock348,189285,036,114
 Population - 199028,835  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-14.5%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now1.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock4,903.993.4
 Land Area9.2  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock4.3264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Kent, OHSt. Louis, MOUnited States
 Age 0 to 42.6%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2021.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3411.2%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 547.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.3%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.8%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Kent, OHSt. Louis, MOUnited States
 White78.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock44.6%12.2%
 Asian4.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races6.1%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock4.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Kent, OHSt. Louis, MOUnited States
 Married Population27.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock30.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock66.4%50.2%
 Never Married61.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.3%10.8%
 Widowed3.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.082.60
 Households10,361  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock62,55980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children30.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock36.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households5,824  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock26.9%15.8%
     Single householder, no children13.2%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Kent    4 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

We returned to Kent after several decades. Disappointed and looking to move out. If you like tons of roadside litter and crumbling rental properties, then this is the  More

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Over 17 years ago

Kent is a great community which has a lot of character. Kent has an interesting history and great Educational community. Kent was my home for 23 years and I often wish  More

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Over 18 years ago

I have lived in Kent for 10 years have witnessed a steady but sharp decline in the quality of life here. First off, violent crime rose 101% in 2007. Second, most  More

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Reviews for St. Louis    113 Reviews

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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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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Over 4 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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