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Mapleton, UT vs Salem, UT

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- Salem is 0% more densely populated than Mapleton.
- People are 3.3% more likely to be married in Salem.
- The Median Age is 2.8 years younger in Salem.
 Mapleton, UTSalem, UTUnited States
 Population  Unlock9,097329,725,481
 Female Population45.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population54.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock28.338.4
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 Population - 20108,125  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock4,372285,036,114
 Population - 19903,572  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock102.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now211.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock887.693.4
 Land Area13.2  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Mapleton, UTSalem, UTUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock10.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 1412.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock7.3%3.9%
 Age 18 to 205.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.7%5.2%
 Age 25 to 346.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.1%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.5%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock5.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock0.3%1.9%
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 Race
 Mapleton, UTSalem, UTUnited States
 White91.3%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.5%12.2%
 Asian0.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.7%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock5.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Mapleton, UTSalem, UTUnited States
 Married Population68.0%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock69.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock29.7%50.2%
 Never Married25.9%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock4.1%10.8%
 Widowed2.4%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock3.842.60
 Households2,993  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock2,15380,755,759
     Married couple, w/children50.9%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock38.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households300  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock5.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children1.7%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Mapleton    5 Reviews

We moved to Mapleton as a young couple forty years ago. We have loved raising our four children here. There is a rural atmosphere while being only 15 minutes from all  More

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Over 15 years ago

Mapleton is a gorgeous little town nestled in the mountains. Although Native Americans lived there long ago, it was settled by Mormon/LDS pioneers and stayed a small  More

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Winter is cold but summers are much more pleasant than Provo/Orem because of the canyon breeze. There's a good community spirit, a small-town feel with shopping and  More

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Reviews for Salem    2 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Salem has lots of great recreational  More

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Developers are determined to over-build and over-populate this scenic, warm town. Crime and illegal aliens are on the increase. Lots of golf courses for those  More

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