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Springfield, MO vs Lake Charles, LA

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- Lake Charles is 0% more densely populated than Springfield.
- People are 0.9% more likely to be married in Lake Charles.
- The Median Age is 2.4 years older in Lake Charles.
 Springfield, MOLake Charles, LAUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,444329,725,481
 Female Population51.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock35.638.4
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 Population - 2010159,374  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock71,757285,036,114
 Population - 1990140,494  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock9.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now19.6%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,930.093.4
 Land Area82.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock2.8264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Springfield, MOLake Charles, LAUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.3%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.5%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.4%3.9%
 Age 18 to 208.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.8%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.2%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.8%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Springfield, MOLake Charles, LAUnited States
 White84.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock46.2%12.2%
 Asian2.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.1%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock3.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Springfield, MOLake Charles, LAUnited States
 Married Population40.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock38.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock58.8%50.2%
 Never Married39.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.8%10.8%
 Widowed6.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.492.60
 Households78,824  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock18,18380,755,759
     Married couple, w/children25.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock41.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households41,242  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock21.2%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.5%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Springfield    74 Reviews
Randy · Springfield, MO
An amazing place to live
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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David · Lake of the Woods, AZ
Growing City With A Small Town Feel
Over 3 years ago

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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Tevon · Battlefield, MO
springin' and dingin'
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 Lake Charles    34 Reviews
Jeff · Moss Bluff, LA
Good good good…
Over 2 years ago

I’ve lived in the city for years and it’s great, you should really check it  More

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Jeremy · Moss Bluff, LA
Very tense atmosphere
Over 4 years ago

Lake Charles, Louisiana is one of the absolute creepiest cities in the USA. The people feel dead inside. They also seem to secretly hate each other. It is also an  More

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Marshall L. · 
clannish (feels like a cult)
Over 5 years ago

Beware reader, the city of Lake Charles is an absolute sh*thole. If you are traveling through I-10 you might want to skip this place. This place is the very worst of the  More

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