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McAllen, TX vs Canyon Lake, TX

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- Canyon Lake is 0% more densely populated than McAllen.
- People are 32.5% more likely to be married in Canyon Lake.
- The Median Age is 15.7 years older in Canyon Lake.
 McAllen, TXCanyon Lake, TXUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,641329,725,481
 Female Population50.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock48.738.4
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 Population - 2010132,104  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock16,870285,036,114
 Population - 199084,021  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock88.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now71.1%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock214.793.4
 Land Area65.7  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock13.4264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 McAllen, TXCanyon Lake, TXUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.2%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.5%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock2.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.6%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.2%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock14.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.0%1.9%
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 Race
 McAllen, TXCanyon Lake, TXUnited States
 White8.9%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.9%12.2%
 Asian2.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock1.6%0.4%
 Two or More Races0.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock21.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 McAllen, TXCanyon Lake, TXUnited States
 Married Population50.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock65.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock33.6%50.2%
 Never Married34.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock9.3%10.8%
 Widowed5.5%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.502.60
 Households46,679  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock8,99480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children33.5%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock57.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households11,584  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock8.1%15.8%
     Single householder, no children14.0%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Mcallen    17 Reviews
Rick · Uvalde Estates, TX
Not for us, thanks.
Over 5 years ago

My wife and I are snowbirds from Iowa. We tried the McAllen area for a couple of seasons. We didn't like it, and have since opted for Mesa, AZ. Mesa ranked No. 8 in the  More

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Ferd · Alamo, TX
A mixed bag, but ultimately falls short.
Over 5 years ago

On transfer here for two years now. Pros: Daytime traffic is pretty decent, when using Interstate 2. Home prices are cheaper, when compared to the national average.  More

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gus · Bartlett, IL
family
Over 11 years ago

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Reviews for Canyon Lake    6 Reviews
Ted  · Ogden, UT
Canyon Lake --- great area
Over 12 years ago

Casual, laid back. Authentic Texas. Great BBQ and  More

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Marianne · Sugar Land, TX
Best area to live in, in Canyon Lake
Over 14 years ago

I'm looking at inexpensive real estate (85-150k) in Canyon Lake in hopes of retiring in 2012. Seems no matter what town/city you live in, some parts of the town are  More

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Joyful · Canyon Lake, TX
Lots of things to like, and few not too.
Over 14 years ago

Canyon Lake is a beautiful area located just one hour from Austin, 40 minutes from San Antonio and 15 miles from New Braunfels. Location a big plus, rolling hills,  More

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