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Marshalltown, IA vs Fort Payne, AL

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- Fort Payne is 0% more densely populated than Marshalltown.
- People are 0.3% more likely to be married in Fort Payne.
- The Median Age is 3.8 years older in Fort Payne.
 Marshalltown, IAFort Payne, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock14,730329,725,481
 Female Population49.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock39.838.4
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 Population - 201027,605  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock12,938285,036,114
 Population - 199025,178  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock8.5%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now6.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock262.293.4
 Land Area19.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.4264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Marshalltown, IAFort Payne, ALUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.0%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock8.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.3%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.5%1.9%
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 Race
 Marshalltown, IAFort Payne, ALUnited States
 White57.9%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock2.9%12.2%
 Asian4.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock1.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock17.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Marshalltown, IAFort Payne, ALUnited States
 Married Population52.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock48.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock47.7%50.2%
 Never Married31.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock18.3%10.8%
 Widowed5.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.582.60
 Households10,098  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,50180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children37.3%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock41.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,576  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock15.2%15.8%
     Single householder, no children4.4%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Marshalltown    4 Reviews

I have lived around and worked in Marshalltown for nearly 15 years now, and I have lived in and around the area and the state for half my life. Marshalltown is  More

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Over 7 years ago

I Am Going To Be Straight And Honest With You If You Choose To Live In Marshalltown Iowa You Will Pay Some Of The Most Highest Taxes, And Property Taxes In Iowa.  More

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Over 16 years ago

Another contributor's recent comment on the quality of life in Marshalltown was accurate up to a point, in my opinion as a long-time city resident, but did not offer a  More

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Reviews for Fort Payne    2 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Slow paced, pretty topography, close to  More

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Over 12 years ago

great place to live. people are friendly once they get to know you. very tight knit community. low crime, great weather. no employment. awesome beauty! relocated from  More

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