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Roswell, NM vs Independence, KS

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- Independence is 0% more densely populated than Roswell.
- People are 0.7% less likely to be married in Independence.
- The Median Age is 3.1 years older in Independence.
 Roswell, NMIndependence, KSUnited States
 Population  Unlock8,584329,725,481
 Female Population50.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock38.438.4
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 Population - 201048,466  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock9,846285,036,114
 Population - 199044,654  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-14.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now6.6%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,119.893.4
 Land Area29.7  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Roswell, NMIndependence, KSUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.9%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.5%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 205.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.2%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock10.5%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.0%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Roswell, NMIndependence, KSUnited States
 White35.0%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock5.0%12.2%
 Asian1.3%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.9%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.5%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock7.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Roswell, NMIndependence, KSUnited States
 Married Population43.7%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock42.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock56.7%50.2%
 Never Married35.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock16.0%10.8%
 Widowed5.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.212.60
 Households17,446  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock2,12080,755,759
     Married couple, w/children26.3%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock43.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households6,040  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock21.1%15.8%
     Single householder, no children13.3%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Roswell    17 Reviews
John · Tampa, FL
Intreguing yet united.
Over 4 years ago

Fantastic. Love the fearless open minds and hearts. Stayed there 2 years, versatile U.S.  More

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Pamela · Richland Hills, TX
Not a place to call home
Over 4 years ago

Methamphetamine, poverty/crime and cockroaches/scorpions are rampant in Roswell! The climate is DRY & it’s difficult to grow anything but weeds!  More

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Claudius · Olympia, WA
Southwestern jewel!
Over 6 years ago

My family & I moved here from Olympia, Washington. It's a really nice town, plenty of sunshine, southern hospitality, biggest city in Chaves County & ?? friendly.  More

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Reviews for Independence    3 Reviews
Chris · Independence, KS
Low crime
Over 19 years ago

I did not and would not move here by choice,Uncle Sam moved me here temporarily. Crime rate is low but there is no economy. Walmart is the biggest employer and the only  More

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Chris · Independence, KS
Government Move
Over 19 years ago

Did not move here by choice and would not live here by  More

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Gerry · Independence, KS
Schools
Over 19 years ago

The schools in independence are adequate but nothing special. I beleive the taxes are too high and that the schools are not seening enough of the tax money to keep them  More

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