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Redding, CA vs Kansas City, MO

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- Kansas City is 0% more densely populated than Redding.
- People are 6.4% less likely to be married in Kansas City.
- The Median Age is 3.2 years younger in Kansas City.
 Redding, CAKansas City, MOUnited States
 Population  Unlock502,597329,725,481
 Female Population51.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock35.438.4
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 Population - 201089,916  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock441,545285,036,114
 Population - 199066,462  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock12.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now39.1%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,596.193.4
 Land Area59.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock4.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Redding, CAKansas City, MOUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.6%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.5%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.7%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.6%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.6%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Redding, CAKansas City, MOUnited States
 White75.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock26.3%12.2%
 Asian4.8%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock10.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Redding, CAKansas City, MOUnited States
 Married Population45.5%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock40.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock57.4%50.2%
 Never Married32.5%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock13.3%10.8%
 Widowed6.2%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.312.60
 Households36,880  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock114,54080,755,759
     Married couple, w/children25.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock38.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households14,276  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock20.2%15.8%
     Single householder, no children11.6%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Redding    61 Reviews

What an amazing place to live. No place is perfect but the people here are friendly with several parks nearby and many miles of trails from Road Biking to MBT. Check out  More

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Take a hike if you don't like different points of view, religious or generally conservative people. No one will miss you. California has been going in the wrong  More

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Over 5 years ago

I retired to Redding 6 years ago and I can truthfully say that I made a huge mistake. If you are looking to move to an area that has; thriving arts scene, gourmet  More

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Reviews for Kansas City    83 Reviews

I was born and raised in the Kansas City area and have moved and come back twice. Kansas City has a lot to do, prices are very reasonable, and how can you beat having a  More

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KC has seriously grown over the last 20 years, specifically the downtown area. The city as a whole has become a more inviting place for younger generations as well with  More

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Over 5 years ago

I have lived in Kansas City my entire life. I've also lived in other states. Yes, there are bad guys/gals that live here. Can you name a big city that is  More

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