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Springfield, MO vs Independence, MO

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- Independence is 0% more densely populated than Springfield.
- People are 12.3% more likely to be married in Independence.
- The Median Age is 6.3 years older in Independence.
 Springfield, MOIndependence, MOUnited States
 Population  Unlock122,230329,725,481
 Female Population51.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock39.538.4
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 Population - 2010159,374  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock113,288285,036,114
 Population - 1990140,494  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock3.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now19.6%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,570.493.4
 Land Area82.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.4264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Springfield, MOIndependence, MOUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.3%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.5%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.0%3.9%
 Age 18 to 208.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.1%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.2%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Springfield, MOIndependence, MOUnited States
 White84.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock9.6%12.2%
 Asian2.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.9%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.1%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock9.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Springfield, MOIndependence, MOUnited States
 Married Population40.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock44.0%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock54.2%50.2%
 Never Married39.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock15.4%10.8%
 Widowed6.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.412.60
 Households78,824  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock30,10880,755,759
     Married couple, w/children25.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock43.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households41,242  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock19.8%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 Independence    10 Reviews

The ice age sent glaciers sweeping south, ending at what is the edge of the Missouri River. Independence, Missouri, has artesian water straight from this glacial melt  More

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Over 11 years ago

I've lived here pretty much all my life, and I have to say, I'm ready to get out. I'm not sure if the crime here has just skyrocketed over recent years, or if I was just  More

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Over 12 years ago

Independence, Missouri is just like any other fairly large, fairly old town. A city approaching 200 years old and having nearly 120,000 residents is going to have both  More

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