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Medina, OH vs Detroit, MI

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- Detroit is 0% more densely populated than Medina.
- People are 53.9% less likely to be married in Detroit.
- The Median Age is 4.0 years younger in Detroit.
 Medina, OHDetroit, MIUnited States
 Population  Unlock645,658329,725,481
 Female Population49.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock3538.4
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 Population - 201026,606  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock951,270285,036,114
 Population - 199019,231  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-30.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now35.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock4,654.693.4
 Land Area11.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock4.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Medina, OHDetroit, MIUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.7%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.0%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.1%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.5%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Medina, OHDetroit, MIUnited States
 White89.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock77.5%12.2%
 Asian0.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.5%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock7.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Medina, OHDetroit, MIUnited States
 Married Population54.5%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock22.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock74.9%50.2%
 Never Married27.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.4%10.8%
 Widowed5.5%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.532.60
 Households10,348  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock129,71180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children32.3%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock21.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,167  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock37.5%15.8%
     Single householder, no children8.9%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Medina    8 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I've lived here since I was in 4th grade, and I love it. I have so many great memories, going to Fairlawn stores, relaxing in my house, and hanging out with friends in  More

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Medina is small and has nice homes. Everyone seems to know everyone that has kids or has grown up there since they were little. No one talks to newcomers, especially if  More

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Over 15 years ago

Moved here about three years ago thinking I'd like to get back close to relatives. Seemed like a wonderful place at first, but the cloudiness will make all but the most  More

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Reviews for Detroit    116 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Have lived in the area for over a year (suburb of Grosse Pointe), but I work in downtown Detroit. I'm amazed at how cool this city is. So much to do and see, tat we  More

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Spent some time in the city but lived in multiple suburban areas in the metro area. I lived in Farmington Hills, Novi, Birmingham, and Rochester. Really, all were great.  More

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Cold, unfriendly, envious people within the city limits. The unfriendliness can turn into aggression and sometimes even bullying. Crabs in a barrel reside here and the  More

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