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Salem, VA vs Joplin, MO

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- Joplin is 0% more densely populated than Salem.
- People are 1.9% less likely to be married in Joplin.
- The Median Age is 3.8 years younger in Joplin.
 Salem, VAJoplin, MOUnited States
 Population  Unlock51,539329,725,481
 Female Population52.4%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.6%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock3738.4
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 Population - 201024,897  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock45,504285,036,114
 Population - 199023,756  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock12.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now6.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,367.293.4
 Land Area14.5  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Salem, VAJoplin, MOUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.7%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 207.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.3%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3411.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.1%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.1%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.9%1.9%
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 Race
 Salem, VAJoplin, MOUnited States
 White84.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock3.2%12.2%
 Asian1.9%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock1.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock6.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Salem, VAJoplin, MOUnited States
 Married Population47.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock45.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock53.1%50.2%
 Never Married32.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock15.7%10.8%
 Widowed6.7%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.322.60
 Households9,971  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock12,13280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children25.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock42.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,403  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock18.3%15.8%
     Single householder, no children10.1%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Salem    4 Reviews
Samuel  · Rodeo, CA
moving
Over 9 years ago

I am looking for property in  More

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sharon · Salem, VA
Housing and taxes
Over 10 years ago

When we moved from Glen Allen VA to Salem I had read on here that cost of living including housing was cheaper. Housing is less unless you want a house bigger than 1300  More

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Denise · Salem, VA
Quaint town
Over 14 years ago

Salem is a lovely town surrounded by the beauty of the Blue Ridge mountains. Spring, Summer and Fall is exceptionally beautiful with moderate climate and lots of  More

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Reviews for Joplin    22 Reviews
Tobias · Carl Junction, MO
Joplin is reborn and thriving post-tornado
Over 6 years ago

Wow, this content is dated. Here's an update on Joplin: The Joplin community is rapidly becoming an affordable, livable version of the urban lifestyle that offers  More

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william · Quapaw, OK
climate
Over 10 years ago

Joplin is inexpensive to live in however humidity is through the roof if you have a roof due to the threat of tornados here. Winters are mild but usually instead of  More

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William · Joplin, MO
Climate
Over 12 years ago

Winter lasts about 4 months and is fairly cold. Mostly cloudy and dreary with very little if any snow. Spring lasts about 6 weeks and has plenty of rain. Summer lasts  More

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