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Ogden, UT vs Surprise, AZ

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- Surprise is 0% more densely populated than Ogden.
- People are 27.3% more likely to be married in Surprise.
- The Median Age is 8.8 years older in Surprise.
 Ogden, UTSurprise, AZUnited States
 Population  Unlock141,875329,725,481
 Female Population48.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.9%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock41.738.4
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 Population - 201083,107  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock30,848285,036,114
 Population - 199063,909  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock379.7%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now36.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,311.693.4
 Land Area27.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Ogden, UTSurprise, AZUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.7%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.7%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.8%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3418.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.4%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.4%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock4.9%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.5%1.9%
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 Race
 Ogden, UTSurprise, AZUnited States
 White61.9%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock5.0%12.2%
 Asian1.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.5%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock20.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Ogden, UTSurprise, AZUnited States
 Married Population46.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock58.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.3%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock40.5%50.2%
 Never Married33.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock9.9%10.8%
 Widowed4.3%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.712.60
 Households31,506  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock39,49180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children33.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock49.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households11,715  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock12.0%15.8%
     Single householder, no children9.6%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Ogden    30 Reviews

Ogden is an old industrial city that was once a huge railroad and mill town and IRS office (still there; hey...they provide jobs). It's always been a bit rougher, poorer  More

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Elevate (verb); 1. to raise to a more important or impressive level/to enhance attraction or desirability. Deviate (verb); 1. depart from an established course or usual  More

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~~Me = Utahn, 44, College Graduate, Homeowner, Father~~ Fact...Just 40 miles north of Salt Lake City, Ogden was named the 6th best place to raise a family by Forbes.   More

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Reviews for Surprise    52 Reviews

I have lived in Surprise, Az. For the past 21 years. One of the best cities to live in Az. From the police department to maintaining the streets & freeways. One thing I  More

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I am an Arizona native - 55 years - and have lived in Surprise since 2003. I wouldn't live anywhere else! I have watched this place grow and prosper. It is very family  More

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Over 11 years ago

The city of surprise is a beautiful place. It would not be a good place to live however. They have a young eager police force. You are taking a BIG risk driving  More

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