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West Memphis, AR vs Knoxville, TN

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- Knoxville is 0% more densely populated than West Memphis.
- People are 2.9% more likely to be married in Knoxville.
- The Median Age is 0.4 years older in Knoxville.
 West Memphis, ARKnoxville, TNUnited States
 Population  Unlock189,339329,725,481
 Female Population55.3%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population44.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock33.538.4
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 Population - 201026,249  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock173,890285,036,114
 Population - 199028,259  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock9.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-14.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,918.193.4
 Land Area28.9  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock5.5264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 West Memphis, ARKnoxville, TNUnited States
 Age 0 to 49.2%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.5%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.0%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock9.9%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 549.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.0%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.0%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.7%1.9%
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 Race
 West Memphis, ARKnoxville, TNUnited States
 White32.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock16.3%12.2%
 Asian0.5%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock5.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 West Memphis, ARKnoxville, TNUnited States
 Married Population35.7%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock34.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated4.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock63.3%50.2%
 Never Married42.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock13.8%10.8%
 Widowed7.8%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.192.60
 Households9,767  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock39,54980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children16.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock38.6%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,844  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock23.9%15.8%
     Single householder, no children19.6%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for West Memphis    3 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Great homes for the money, good neighborhoods, good schools. Not much to do, though. No culture or entertainment, however it's only about 15 minutes from downtown  More

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Over 19 years ago

Great home prices for your money, nice neighborhoods, good schools. No culture or recreational activities,  More

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Over 19 years ago

This place is incredibly hot and humid in the summer...you can walk 5 feet outside and cover in sweat almost immediately! not very pleasant...and there are no rivers to  More

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Reviews for Knoxville    122 Reviews

What’s not to like? Friendly folks, mountains, rivers, lakes, streams, trees, amazing southern cuisine. Minimal traffic, solid museums, kid friendly everything, great  More

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I lived in Knoxville for 3 years and still go there to see a doctor of mine until my treatment is over. You could not pay me to return to Knoxville now that I foster  More

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Over 4 years ago

This is my second residence in Knoxville and I'm loving my return after a 30 year absence. I love the city and county and the atmosphere surrounding them. What's not to  More

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