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Van Buren, AR vs La Junta, CO

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- La Junta is 0% more densely populated than Van Buren.
- People are 12.2% less likely to be married in La Junta.
- The Median Age is 3.2 years older in La Junta.
 Van Buren, ARLa Junta, COUnited States
 Population  Unlock7,282329,725,481
 Female Population52.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock38.338.4
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 Population - 201022,839  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock7,568285,036,114
 Population - 199014,979  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-9.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now59.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,414.593.4
 Land Area15.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Van Buren, ARLa Junta, COUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.6%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.3%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3418.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.0%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.0%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock4.5%1.9%
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 Race
 Van Buren, ARLa Junta, COUnited States
 White74.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock2.1%12.2%
 Asian2.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.4%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock4.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock46.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Van Buren, ARLa Junta, COUnited States
 Married Population52.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock40.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock54.1%50.2%
 Never Married24.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock13.3%10.8%
 Widowed6.8%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.192.60
 Households8,909  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,70880,755,759
     Married couple, w/children24.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock40.2%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,577  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock19.1%15.8%
     Single householder, no children11.6%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Van Buren    2 Reviews

We moved to Arkansas (and to Van Buren) 4 years ago from the metro Houston, Texas area. We were sick of the traffic and crime that comes with living in a large city.   More

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Over 18 years ago

I don't like Arkansas. It's pretty, but the pay sucks. Taxes are very high, and so are  More

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Reviews for La Junta    4 Reviews

I've lived in La Junta CO for about 12 years and to be honest with you I have lived in a lot of palaces but by far this town is the worst! La Junta CO has nothing to  More

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Over 6 years ago

I've lived here a lil' over 2 years. The people are very friendly, and the cost of living is low. However, the choices for a lot of things are very minimal. Only 2  More

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Over 15 years ago

I'm amazed every day at the friendliness and cheerfulness of the people in La Junta, Colorado. This town offers the kind of old-fashioned atmosphere captured by Norman  More

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