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Sammamish, WA vs Okoboji, IA

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- Okoboji is 0% more densely populated than Sammamish.
- People are 23.0% less likely to be married in Okoboji.
- The Median Age is 15.8 years older in Okoboji.
 Sammamish, WAOkoboji, IAUnited States
 Population  Unlock840329,725,481
 Female Population51.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock5538.4
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 Population - 201057,656  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock820285,036,114
 Population - 199023,294  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-2.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now183.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock480.093.4
 Land Area20.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Sammamish, WAOkoboji, IAUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock9.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 149.9%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock0.4%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock2.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 348.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5419.1%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.3%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock21.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 841.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock6.1%1.9%
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 Race
 Sammamish, WAOkoboji, IAUnited States
 White55.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.1%12.2%
 Asian33.3%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock3.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Sammamish, WAOkoboji, IAUnited States
 Married Population70.7%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock54.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock45.6%50.2%
 Never Married22.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock15.6%10.8%
 Widowed1.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock1.942.60
 Households21,930  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock19880,755,759
     Married couple, w/children54.5%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock72.2%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,792  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock0.0%15.8%
     Single householder, no children3.7%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Sammamish    4 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Seattle has beautiful greenery and gorgeous mountain views. It is quite dark and gloomy for much of the late fall into spring...or July 5th as locals know quite well. I  More

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Housing seems to be very overpriced, however after all things considered, it is well worth it. (Family of  More

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Sammamish is honestly a wonderful place to live. It's perfect for a family who wants a comfortable entertaining suburban life. The schools are pretty great, as I can say  More

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Reviews for Okoboji    2 Reviews

I have no idea about "hiding" criminal activities, but as someone that grew up in Okoboji, I do know that it does tend to get a little bit busier in the Summer-as ANY  More

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Over 17 years ago

Not to be rude to the residents of Okoboji, Ia, but the town hides a great majority of the crime. It is a summer fun town, why let it leak? Victoria  More

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