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Marlin, TX vs Waco, TX

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- Waco is 0% more densely populated than Marlin.
- People are 13.1% more likely to be married in Waco.
- The Median Age is 7.4 years younger in Waco.
 Marlin, TXWaco, TXUnited States
 Population  Unlock136,800329,725,481
 Female Population52.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.6%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock29.138.4
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 Population - 20105,976  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock113,726285,036,114
 Population - 19906,386  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock24.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-13.1%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,536.793.4
 Land Area4.5  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock12.3264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Marlin, TXWaco, TXUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.9%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock10.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.1%6.7%
 Age 60 to 642.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.9%1.9%
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 Race
 Marlin, TXWaco, TXUnited States
 White27.0%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock20.5%12.2%
 Asian0.3%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races0.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock31.0%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Marlin, TXWaco, TXUnited States
 Married Population33.7%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock36.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated6.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock61.9%50.2%
 Never Married39.6%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.1%10.8%
 Widowed8.5%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.522.60
 Households1,767  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock29,02680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children23.9%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock33.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households917  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock26.2%15.8%
     Single householder, no children21.5%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Marlin    8 Reviews
lisa · Austin, TX
CRIME 6 "REALLY MARLIN"
Over 12 years ago

I was thinking of buying a house in Marlin but on reviewing the crime status seems HIGH..REALLY a 6 come on what's with the people who like there are may I say what type  More

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lisa · Austin, TX
CRIME 6 "REALLY MARLIN"
Over 12 years ago

I was thinking of buying a house in Marlin but on reviewing the crime status seems HIGH..REALLY a 6 come on what's with the people who like there are may I say what type  More

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lisa · Austin, TX
CRIME 6 "REALLY MARLIN"
Over 12 years ago

I was thinking of buying a house in Marlin but on reviewing the crime status seems HIGH..REALLY a 6 come on what's with the people who like there are may I say what type  More

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Reviews for Waco    20 Reviews
JAIME · Dallas, TX
Avoid this place
Over 5 years ago

This town is a nightmare for all nearby towns or people passing through. Expect to add an hour to your trip if you're passing through. Traffic. Traffic traffic.  More

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John · Hewitt, TX
Waco Texas.. The Place To Be!!
Over 6 years ago

Best city in Texas when you count traffic, housing cost, eateries, Baylor Bear sports, largest urban lake in Texas, Texas Rangers Hall of Fame, Texas Sports Hall of  More

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robin · Mount Calm, TX
Bald Eagle gets no love from COW.soon displaced!
Over 8 years ago

i was raised in waco tx and recently moved to country to get away from the drama and crime associated w living in waco.But it seems now the city of Waco has purchased  More

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