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Surprise, AZ vs Dakota Dunes, SD

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- Dakota Dunes is 0% more densely populated than Surprise.
- People are 16.3% less likely to be married in Dakota Dunes.
- The Median Age is 3.3 years younger in Dakota Dunes.
 Surprise, AZUnited States, SD
 Population  Unlock329,725,481
 Female Population52.3%  Unlock
 Male Population47.7%  Unlock
 Median Age  Unlock38.4
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 Population - 2010117,604  Unlock
 Population - 2000  Unlock285,036,114
 Population - 19907,122  Unlock
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now1,977.6%  Unlock
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 Population Density  Unlock93.4
 Land Area108.2  Unlock
 Water Area  Unlock264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Surprise, AZDakota Dunes, SD
 Age 0 to 45.3%  Unlock
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.8%  Unlock
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.3%  Unlock
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.2%
 Age 25 to 3410.3%  Unlock
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.9%  Unlock
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.1%  Unlock
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.6%
 Age 75 to 848.4%  Unlock
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.9%
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 Race
 Surprise, AZDakota Dunes, SD
 White67.8%  Unlock
 Black  Unlock12.2%
 Asian2.3%  Unlock
 Native American  Unlock0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock
 Other  Unlock0.4%
 Two or More Races3.2%  Unlock
 Hispanic  Unlock18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Surprise, AZDakota Dunes, SD
 Married Population59.5%  Unlock
     Currently Married  Unlock48.0%
 Married but Separated1.0%  Unlock
 Single Population  Unlock50.2%
 Never Married25.1%  Unlock
 Divorced  Unlock10.8%
 Widowed5.4%  Unlock
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 Household Size  Unlock2.60
 Households52,205  Unlock
 Family Households  Unlock80,755,759
     Married couple, w/children31.6%  Unlock
     Married couple, no children  Unlock42.9%
 Non Family Households12,714  Unlock
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock15.8%
     Single householder, no children7.2%  Unlock
Reviews for Surprise    52 Reviews

I have lived in Surprise, Az. For the past 21 years. One of the best cities to live in Az. From the police department to maintaining the streets & freeways. One thing I  More

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I am an Arizona native - 55 years - and have lived in Surprise since 2003. I wouldn't live anywhere else! I have watched this place grow and prosper. It is very family  More

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Over 11 years ago

The city of surprise is a beautiful place. It would not be a good place to live however. They have a young eager police force. You are taking a BIG risk driving  More

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