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Springfield, MO vs Merrillville, IN

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- Merrillville is 0% more densely populated than Springfield.
- People are 2.7% less likely to be married in Merrillville.
- The Median Age is 5.5 years older in Merrillville.
 Springfield, MOMerrillville, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock36,196329,725,481
 Female Population51.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock38.738.4
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 Population - 2010159,374  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock30,560285,036,114
 Population - 1990140,494  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock14.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now19.6%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,089.993.4
 Land Area82.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Springfield, MOMerrillville, INUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.3%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.5%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock5.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 208.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.9%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.5%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.6%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.2%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.7%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Springfield, MOMerrillville, INUnited States
 White84.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock44.9%12.2%
 Asian2.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.1%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock15.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Springfield, MOMerrillville, INUnited States
 Married Population40.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock37.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock60.3%50.2%
 Never Married39.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock13.0%10.8%
 Widowed6.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.392.60
 Households78,824  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock8,66580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children25.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock33.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households41,242  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock24.1%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 Merrillville    3 Reviews
Edna · Indianapolis, IN
Nope
Over 5 years ago

too close to Gary with that  More

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Vernon · Merrillville, IN
Good place to raise a family
Over 13 years ago

Just thirty minuits from Chicago . Good schools. Low cost of  More

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Abhd · Crown Point, IN
Ok place to visit but I wouldn't want to live here
Over 20 years ago

Reasonable cost of living and fairly safe. Also close to Chitown so the cultural stuff is there. Shopping is run of the mill brand name franchises, nothing too  More

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