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Salem, VA vs Yakima, WA

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- Yakima is 0% more densely populated than Salem.
- People are 3.2% less likely to be married in Yakima.
- The Median Age is 7.2 years younger in Yakima.
 Salem, VAYakima, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock96,266329,725,481
 Female Population52.4%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.6%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock33.638.4
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 Population - 201024,897  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock71,845285,036,114
 Population - 199023,756  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock31.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now6.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,467.893.4
 Land Area14.5  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.4264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Salem, VAYakima, WAUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.7%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 207.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3411.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.1%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock4.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Salem, VAYakima, WAUnited States
 White84.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.4%12.2%
 Asian1.9%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.9%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock46.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Salem, VAYakima, WAUnited States
 Married Population47.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock43.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock53.7%50.2%
 Never Married32.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.3%10.8%
 Widowed6.7%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.742.60
 Households9,971  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock22,35080,755,759
     Married couple, w/children25.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock34.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,403  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock24.4%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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Reviews for Yakima    12 Reviews
Jameson · Yakima, WA
I'd Move Here Again
Over 7 years ago

Overall we've enjoyed our stay in Yakima after several years and plan on being here for several more, at least. The spring and summer here are just unreal compared to  More

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maryann · Hiawatha, IA
Possible Relocation
Over 10 years ago

I may be relocating to Yakima, WA for a professional position at a local university. I have never lived in this part of the country as I am from the East Coast. I have  More

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James · Yakima, WA
High Desert of Yakima Valley
Over 13 years ago

Yakima is situated in the high desert, eastern elevations of the Cascade Mountain Range. Coming from the humid, eastern parts of the country, I was amazed at how  More

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