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Sitka, AK vs Ankeny, IA

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- Ankeny is 0% more densely populated than Sitka.
- People are 3.4% more likely to be married in Ankeny.
- The Median Age is 6.3 years younger in Ankeny.
 Sitka, AKAnkeny, IAUnited States
 Population  Unlock66,346329,725,481
 Female Population48.3%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock32.938.4
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 Population - 20108,880  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock27,117285,036,114
 Population - 19908,588  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock158.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-2.1%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,216.293.4
 Land Area2,870.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Sitka, AKAnkeny, IAUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.9%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock16.4%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock4.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Sitka, AKAnkeny, IAUnited States
 White61.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.3%12.2%
 Asian7.3%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races13.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock3.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Sitka, AKAnkeny, IAUnited States
 Married Population55.0%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock56.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock43.2%50.2%
 Never Married28.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.6%10.8%
 Widowed4.7%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.572.60
 Households3,439  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock16,36280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children30.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock39.6%42.9%
 Non Family Households1,267  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock10.0%15.8%
     Single householder, no children6.7%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Sitka    3 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Sitka is a stunning place that, depending on your definition, can be quite sunny. Sitka had 260 days of sun in 2010 and 228 in 2009 if you count any day the sun comes  More

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Over 18 years ago

I've lived in the three largest communities in SE Alaska for over 25 years and Sitka is by far the best. It is known as the emerald of  More

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Sitka has got to be one of the most beautiful places on earth when the skies clear of rain and clouds... If you yearn for a remote island community with plenty of  More

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Reviews for Ankeny    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

I moved to Ankeny from Southern CA in June, 2005. My immediate and lasting impression is the incredible home values here, the relatively low population density, and the  More

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Over 17 years ago

Ankeny is a great community to raise a family or to be single. The shools are wonderful and so many activities for kids and families. The weather when it is good, it  More

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Over 18 years ago

We don't call it "Ankenytopia" for nothing! This is the best town in Iowa! The schools are top-notch, the town is growing and getting more attractions. We are missing  More

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