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San Marcos, CA vs Memphis, TN

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- Memphis is 0% more densely populated than San Marcos.
- People are 35.7% less likely to be married in Memphis.
- The Median Age is 1.4 years younger in Memphis.
 San Marcos, CAMemphis, TNUnited States
 Population  Unlock634,139329,725,481
 Female Population50.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.9%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock34.238.4
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 Population - 201083,948  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock650,100285,036,114
 Population - 199038,974  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-0.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now150.1%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,998.193.4
 Land Area24.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock9.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 San Marcos, CAMemphis, TNUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.9%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.0%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 205.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.4%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.4%1.9%
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 Race
 San Marcos, CAMemphis, TNUnited States
 White43.5%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock64.4%12.2%
 Asian10.5%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock7.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 San Marcos, CAMemphis, TNUnited States
 Married Population54.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock31.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock65.2%50.2%
 Never Married31.5%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.3%10.8%
 Widowed5.2%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.482.60
 Households30,304  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock137,74680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children40.9%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock31.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households7,787  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock31.5%15.8%
     Single householder, no children9.4%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for San Marcos    5 Reviews
Kevin · San Marcos, CA
Best place I have ever lived.
Over 7 years ago

Just an amazing place to live. I have lived in 7 states and almost countless cities. Sam Marcos is one of the best. This is literally the longest place I have lived  More

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Norman · Vail, AZ
retiree location ?
Over 15 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

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Greg · South Pasadena, CA
San Marcos Weather
Over 18 years ago

Beautiful Mediterranean climate with bright sunshine and ocean breazes. City is just 15 minutes away from the  More

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Reviews for Memphis    148 Reviews
Jorge · Memphis, TN
I was mugged my first night in Memphis.
Over 4 years ago

I was mugged my very first night in Memphis. They tried to take my iPhone. I was walking only a block from my house in a "safe" area, too.  More

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Patricia · Memphis, TN
Beautiful City but crime and poor infrastructure
Over 4 years ago

Memphis is a city with a history of civil rights, slavery , blues and rockn'roll music. It's a great place for a weekend getaway. This city has lots of great things to  More

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David · Chattanooga, TN
A mess
Over 5 years ago

Do you like being panhandled every 30 seconds? Love that cool ambiance of gangs? Are drugs your thing? Then you will love Memphis. Had good times here in the 90’s, the  More

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