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Marion, IA vs Lawrence, KS

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- Lawrence is 0% more densely populated than Marion.
- People are 30.4% less likely to be married in Lawrence.
- The Median Age is 10.7 years younger in Lawrence.
 Marion, IALawrence, KSUnited States
 Population  Unlock94,745329,725,481
 Female Population53.4%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population46.6%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock28.638.4
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 Population - 201035,324  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock80,098285,036,114
 Population - 199020,403  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock22.9%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now99.9%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,775.593.4
 Land Area17.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.8264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Marion, IALawrence, KSUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.3%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.5%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.0%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.4%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock14.7%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.0%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock4.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.1%1.9%
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 Race
 Marion, IALawrence, KSUnited States
 White90.7%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock4.7%12.2%
 Asian1.8%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock1.8%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock6.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Marion, IALawrence, KSUnited States
 Married Population56.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock38.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock61.0%50.2%
 Never Married26.0%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.3%10.8%
 Widowed6.1%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.162.60
 Households16,638  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock19,23880,755,759
     Married couple, w/children36.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock47.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households6,021  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock13.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children4.8%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Marion    3 Reviews
Kim · Marion, IA
Good For Families, Bad For Entertainment
Over 6 years ago

I've lived in Marion for ~22 years now, and it has its pros (+) and cons (-): + Marion is one of the safest places to live in the country. + The cost of living vs  More

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Red · Marion, IA
A good place to live
Over 15 years ago

Marion is clean, affordable and has one of the lowest crime rates in the state. The people here are friendly and helpful. Marion shares a border with Cedar Rapids  More

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George · Marion, IA
Marion Iowa: The place for now and the future
Over 15 years ago

Marion is one of the fastest growing communities in Iowa. We have a highly educated workforce, affordable housing, low crime and excellent education. Plus, there is much  More

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Reviews for Lawrence    19 Reviews
Serena · Lawrence, KS
Lawrence is a great town
Over 10 years ago

I don't know why people have written negative reviews about Lawrence, but I have lived here for two years and love it. The quality of life is great - it is a college  More

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John · Paicines, CA
Nowhere Better in KS
Over 12 years ago

Great college town, wonderful people and community. Fun  More

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Charles · Swedesboro, NJ
Lawrence Sucks!
Over 13 years ago

While I was a grad student at KU I lived in Lawrence, KS. I was unimpressed by the town and even less impressed by the over-inflated ego of its inhabitants. Let's be  More

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