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Perry, FL vs Waco, TX

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- Waco is 0% more densely populated than Perry.
- People are 6.7% less likely to be married in Waco.
- The Median Age is 6.7 years younger in Waco.
 Perry, FLWaco, TXUnited States
 Population  Unlock136,800329,725,481
 Female Population55.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population44.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock29.138.4
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 Population - 20106,996  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock113,726285,036,114
 Population - 19907,151  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock24.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-3.9%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,536.793.4
 Land Area9.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock12.3264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Perry, FLWaco, TXUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.3%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.9%6.1%
 Age 10 to 149.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock10.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3411.2%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.1%6.7%
 Age 60 to 648.5%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.9%1.9%
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 Race
 Perry, FLWaco, TXUnited States
 White51.0%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock20.5%12.2%
 Asian0.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races0.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock31.0%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Perry, FLWaco, TXUnited States
 Married Population40.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock36.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock61.9%50.2%
 Never Married38.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.1%10.8%
 Widowed9.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.522.60
 Households2,340  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock29,02680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children24.3%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock33.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households642  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock26.2%15.8%
     Single householder, no children15.5%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Perry    4 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Although most teachers work with the students and try to keep all students on the same level, this may litit your childs education. Many times there are somewhat  More

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Over 17 years ago

Honestly Buckeye is the only kind of industry in perry. When it rains or even a heavy fog in the morning then it smells terrible because of buckeye. Anywhere near the  More

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Coming from someone who grew up there: There is nothing to do in perry for children or teens. To be quite honest if you move here your kids will most liklely take up  More

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Reviews for Waco    20 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

This town is a nightmare for all nearby towns or people passing through. Expect to add an hour to your trip if you're passing through. Traffic. Traffic traffic.  More

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Best city in Texas when you count traffic, housing cost, eateries, Baylor Bear sports, largest urban lake in Texas, Texas Rangers Hall of Fame, Texas Sports Hall of  More

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i was raised in waco tx and recently moved to country to get away from the drama and crime associated w living in waco.But it seems now the city of Waco has purchased  More

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