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Waco, TX vs Jonesborough, TN

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- Jonesborough is 0% more densely populated than Waco.
- People are 36.6% more likely to be married in Jonesborough.
- The Median Age is 17.7 years older in Jonesborough.
 Waco, TXJonesborough, TNUnited States
 Population  Unlock5,747329,725,481
 Female Population51.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock46.838.4
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 Population - 2010125,360  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock4,168285,036,114
 Population - 1990103,590  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock38.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now36.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,116.193.4
 Land Area89.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Waco, TXJonesborough, TNUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.6%3.9%
 Age 18 to 209.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock2.7%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock8.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 549.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock8.1%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock14.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.1%1.9%
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 Race
 Waco, TXJonesborough, TNUnited States
 White44.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock3.3%12.2%
 Asian2.1%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock2.0%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Waco, TXJonesborough, TNUnited States
 Married Population38.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock49.9%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock47.9%50.2%
 Never Married45.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock17.6%10.8%
 Widowed5.4%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.202.60
 Households50,990  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,48380,755,759
     Married couple, w/children28.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock55.5%42.9%
 Non Family Households21,964  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock9.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.4%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Waco    20 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

This town is a nightmare for all nearby towns or people passing through. Expect to add an hour to your trip if you're passing through. Traffic. Traffic traffic.  More

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Best city in Texas when you count traffic, housing cost, eateries, Baylor Bear sports, largest urban lake in Texas, Texas Rangers Hall of Fame, Texas Sports Hall of  More

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i was raised in waco tx and recently moved to country to get away from the drama and crime associated w living in waco.But it seems now the city of Waco has purchased  More

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Reviews for Jonesborough    3 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Oldest city in TN. Has great historic sites to visit. Becomes very congested when there is a festival in progress (there are several each year). People are friendly.   More

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Over 17 years ago

great bang for your buck, low taxes, nice  More

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Over 19 years ago

Wonderful year round climate, just enough of every  More

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