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Mason City, IA vs Albert Lea, MN

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- Albert Lea is 0% more densely populated than Mason City.
- People are 8.6% less likely to be married in Albert Lea.
- The Median Age is 1.1 years older in Albert Lea.
 Mason City, IAAlbert Lea, MNUnited States
 Population  Unlock18,433329,725,481
 Female Population51.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock43.638.4
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 Population - 201028,042  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock18,356285,036,114
 Population - 199029,040  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-3.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-8.1%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,399.993.4
 Land Area27.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.9264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Mason City, IAAlbert Lea, MNUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.3%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.9%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.6%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.7%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock10.5%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 648.2%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock4.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Mason City, IAAlbert Lea, MNUnited States
 White87.5%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.6%12.2%
 Asian0.8%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.3%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock15.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Mason City, IAAlbert Lea, MNUnited States
 Married Population51.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock45.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock52.6%50.2%
 Never Married29.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.2%10.8%
 Widowed7.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.282.60
 Households12,744  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock4,64280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children23.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock46.2%42.9%
 Non Family Households5,480  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock24.9%15.8%
     Single householder, no children8.4%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Mason City    8 Reviews
Linda · Mason City, IA
Looking to Relocate to Mason City??
Over 12 years ago

I am from the area originally and have lived several places. I recently moved back from Arizona. I moved back to help with my elderly parents. If I did not have  More

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Eric  · Mason City, IA
Hell would be nicer!!!
Over 13 years ago

Where to begin?? Murder,arson,abductions,beastialty,gang killings,meth labs,pantie thiefs. High utility bills, no jobs, corrupt police, evil judges, minus 40 below wind  More

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rick · Peachtree City, GA
Isolation & Bad Weather
Over 14 years ago

Unless you have a tie to Mason City, such as family, don't even consider this desolate town. The population is declining rapidly for a reason. You are on an island,  More

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Reviews for Albert Lea    1 Reviews
Kelly · Albert Lea, MN
Very affordable
Over 19 years ago

After living in the Twin Cities and California, Albert Lea seems dirt cheap. Housing is some of the lowest in the  More

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