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Springfield, MO vs Elk City, OK

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- Elk City is 0% more densely populated than Springfield.
- People are 26.7% more likely to be married in Elk City.
- The Median Age is 1.5 years older in Elk City.
 Springfield, MOElk City, OKUnited States
 Population  Unlock11,743329,725,481
 Female Population51.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
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 Population - 2010159,374  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock10,510285,036,114
 Population - 1990140,494  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock8.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now19.6%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock721.593.4
 Land Area82.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Springfield, MOElk City, OKUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.3%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.9%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.5%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 208.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock7.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.4%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.2%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Springfield, MOElk City, OKUnited States
 White84.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock2.1%12.2%
 Asian2.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock2.4%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.1%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock17.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Springfield, MOElk City, OKUnited States
 Married Population40.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock50.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock48.3%50.2%
 Never Married39.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock16.3%10.8%
 Widowed6.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.372.60
 Households78,824  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock2,85480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children25.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock44.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households41,242  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock20.6%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.5%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Springfield    74 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

For a town of 165,000 we have entertainment options far above similar sized communities. Pro Baseball, Bass Pro, Hammons Hall. Art Museums, Wonders of Wildlife  More

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We're somewhat new to this area... having recently moved from AZ. We find the residents are more polite and generally much nicer here. Residents actually have a  More

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Over 4 years ago

So much wrong in this town I don't know where to start. Apparently, all the a$$ holes of the state circle over Springfield. The do-nothing cops are worthless, as is the  More

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Reviews for Elk City    1 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Elk City has very friendly people! The climate is very good. Not exceptionally cold in the winter. Very little snow. Summers can be hot but not a lot of days of  More

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