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Salem, VA vs Sun City, AZ

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- Sun City is 0% more densely populated than Salem.
- People are 12.4% more likely to be married in Sun City.
- The Median Age is 31.6 years older in Sun City.
 Salem, VASun City, AZUnited States
 Population  Unlock37,693329,725,481
 Female Population52.4%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.6%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock72.438.4
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 Population - 201024,897  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock38,309285,036,114
 Population - 199023,756  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock11.7%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now6.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,613.993.4
 Land Area14.5  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Salem, VASun City, AZUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock0.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.7%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock0.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 207.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock0.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3411.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock1.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.1%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock34.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock12.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Salem, VASun City, AZUnited States
 White84.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.6%12.2%
 Asian1.9%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.4%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.1%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock4.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Salem, VASun City, AZUnited States
 Married Population47.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock52.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock46.3%50.2%
 Never Married32.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock19.1%10.8%
 Widowed6.7%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock1.642.60
 Households9,971  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock10,98580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children25.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock86.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,403  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock0.7%15.8%
     Single householder, no children10.1%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Salem    4 Reviews
Samuel  · Rodeo, CA
moving
Over 10 years ago

I am looking for property in  More

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sharon · Salem, VA
Housing and taxes
Over 11 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 15 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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Elizabeth · Sun City, AZ
Beautiful Sun City
Over 12 years ago

We are so happy to live in Sun City. The Sun City Recreation Centers are available for use by all citizens who pay the yearly membership (required). There are many  More

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Kelly · Sun City, AZ
Sun City life
Over 16 years ago

Sun City, Arizona is a great place to live either year round or as a snow bird. Sun City has wonderful recreation centers (8 and counting) with over 150 clubs with  More

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Estell · Ogden, UT
Retirement living
Over 16 years ago

I lived in Payson, but moved away searching for some Culture, drama, & musicals. I really enjoyed the hiking, and ourdoors living in Payson. After I recuperated from  More

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