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Springfield, MO vs Richmond, MO

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- Richmond is 0% more densely populated than Springfield.
- People are 14.2% more likely to be married in Richmond.
- The Median Age is 4.3 years older in Richmond.
 Springfield, MORichmond, MOUnited States
 Population  Unlock5,961329,725,481
 Female Population51.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock37.538.4
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 Population - 2010159,374  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock6,116285,036,114
 Population - 1990140,494  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-8.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now19.6%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock969.393.4
 Land Area82.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Springfield, MORichmond, MOUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.3%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.3%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.5%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 208.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock1.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock16.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock4.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.2%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock4.1%1.9%
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 Race
 Springfield, MORichmond, MOUnited States
 White84.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock2.8%12.2%
 Asian2.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.1%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock2.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Springfield, MORichmond, MOUnited States
 Married Population40.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock45.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock53.4%50.2%
 Never Married39.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock16.5%10.8%
 Widowed6.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.402.60
 Households78,824  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,40380,755,759
     Married couple, w/children25.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock36.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households41,242  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock20.0%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 Richmond    3 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

I moved here a little over a year ago with the hope that I would find a quieter community to live in than suburban Kansas City. I was wrong. Crime is running rampant  More

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Over 16 years ago

I am just bidding my time and firming up plans to get the $~!*%$# out of here. I cannot wait to leave. I have never hated living somewhere so much in my entire life!  More

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Over 16 years ago

Stay far away! The town has dried up since WalMart moved in. There is no downtown any more. The mayor is an idiot. The city council isn't much better. The police are  More

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