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Tempe, AZ vs Gainesville, FL

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- Gainesville is 0% more densely populated than Tempe.
- People are 19.5% less likely to be married in Gainesville.
- The Median Age is 2.8 years younger in Gainesville.
 Tempe, AZGainesville, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock138,741329,725,481
 Female Population46.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population53.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock26.838.4
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 Population - 2010162,317  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock95,447285,036,114
 Population - 1990141,865  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock41.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now41.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,203.493.4
 Land Area40.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Tempe, AZGainesville, FLUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.6%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 143.7%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.3%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2010.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock16.9%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3422.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock9.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 548.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock3.9%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.1%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.0%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Tempe, AZGainesville, FLUnited States
 White54.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock21.0%12.2%
 Asian8.6%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.4%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.5%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock12.3%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Tempe, AZGainesville, FLUnited States
 Married Population31.7%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock24.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.3%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock74.5%50.2%
 Never Married55.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock9.0%10.8%
 Widowed3.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.342.60
 Households73,785  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock20,23080,755,759
     Married couple, w/children24.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock41.5%42.9%
 Non Family Households39,948  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock19.8%15.8%
     Single householder, no children18.0%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Tempe    22 Reviews

Tempe is a very unique case of a College Town that has quickly become a Small College City or a Small City. It used to be where there was small pockets of walkability  More

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Tempe is a small city that definitely has nice areas, nice weather, the people are always good, and it is home of ASU. The Tempe town council has done a good job towards  More

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Over 11 years ago

Lived in Arizona 55 yrs Phoenix /Tempe lost my job and got a offer to keep my job but had to move Fall River MA. I will take the heat over days of cold anytime . January  More

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Reviews for Gainesville    60 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I've lived here most of my life. It's changed a lot, and a lot of the locals don't like it. Because it's home to one of the largest universities in the country, we see a  More

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Lovely diverse city! People is nice and there is always something to do. Outdoors activities are awesome! The springs are beautiful and there are plenty of hiking  More

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Gainesville has the highest taxes and electrical rates in the state. The city is run by a bunch of liberals who have no idea what they are doing. Crime and homelessness  More

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