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Ouray, CO vs Anchorage, AK

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- Anchorage is 0% more densely populated than Ouray.
- People are 14.4% less likely to be married in Anchorage.
- The Median Age is 14.9 years younger in Anchorage.
 Ouray, COAnchorage, AKUnited States
 Population  Unlock292,545329,725,481
 Female Population53.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population46.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock34.338.4
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 Population - 20101,006  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock260,283285,036,114
 Population - 1990644  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock10.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now62.4%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock171.493.4
 Land Area0.9  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock237.6264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Ouray, COAnchorage, AKUnited States
 Age 0 to 42.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.9%5.2%
 Age 25 to 349.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.5%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.0%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.9%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 848.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock0.9%1.9%
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 Race
 Ouray, COAnchorage, AKUnited States
 White94.7%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock5.2%12.2%
 Asian0.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock6.8%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.7%0.4%
 Two or More Races0.7%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock9.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Ouray, COAnchorage, AKUnited States
 Married Population59.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock48.9%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.3%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock49.2%50.2%
 Never Married26.6%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.0%10.8%
 Widowed3.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.682.60
 Households425  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock69,00380,755,759
     Married couple, w/children21.5%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock39.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households151  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock15.9%15.8%
     Single householder, no children2.6%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Ouray    2 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I’ve lived here a year now and it’s an absolutely wonderful place to live in. The San Juan mountains are breathtaking and there is practically no crime. People are  More

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Over 16 years ago

One of the most beautifull areas to drive thro and into, all around area. Fantastic views, waterfall drops right into the back of the town Sit in the hot tub and loook  More

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Reviews for Anchorage    83 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Anchorage had potential but with the massive amount of homeless the petty crime is on the rise. I chose to live in a town outside of Anchorage rather than the city for  More

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I lived in Anchorage for the better part of the 2010's. Pros: o Beautiful, mountain and ocean views; close to many hiking trails, campsites, fishing grounds,  More

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it's nice, i liked it when i grew up there. kinda wish i could move back, but i didn't really like being isolated from all the things like nordstrom, trader joe's,  More

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