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Springfield, IL vs Yakima, WA

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- Yakima is 0% more densely populated than Springfield.
- People are 12.7% more likely to be married in Yakima.
- The Median Age is 6.1 years younger in Yakima.
 Springfield, ILYakima, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock96,266329,725,481
 Female Population52.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.9%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock33.638.4
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 Population - 2010117,139  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock71,845285,036,114
 Population - 1990105,227  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock31.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now8.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,467.893.4
 Land Area61.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.4264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Springfield, ILYakima, WAUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.0%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.3%  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 646.5%  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
 Springfield, ILYakima, WAUnited States
 White70.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.4%12.2%
 Asian3.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.9%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock46.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Springfield, ILYakima, WAUnited States
 Married Population41.0%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock43.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock53.7%50.2%
 Never Married37.6%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.3%10.8%
 Widowed6.2%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.742.60
 Households50,961  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock22,35080,755,759
     Married couple, w/children21.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock34.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households23,511  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock24.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children11.9%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Springfield    25 Reviews
Nicholas · Chatham, IL
Mediocrity in Middle America
Over 2 years ago

I've lived here for over 40 years. Springfield is a decent place to raise a family. Solid midwestern values, and I've always felt safe. Opportunities exist, but there  More

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joyce · Port Washington, WI
Hometown feel with city amenities
Over 2 years ago

I moved (back) to Springfield after living in various cities and towns around the country - as large as Milwaukee, as small as Baker, NV - and can say without  More

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hugh · 
needs better dentists
Over 4 years ago

whole town smells like dirty ***** and  More

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Reviews for Yakima    12 Reviews
Jameson · Yakima, WA
I'd Move Here Again
Over 6 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 9 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 12 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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