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West Plains, MO vs Alton, MO

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- Alton is 0% more densely populated than West Plains.
- People are 26.9% more likely to be married in Alton.
- The Median Age is 9.1 years older in Alton.
 West Plains, MOAlton, MOUnited States
 Population  Unlock544329,725,481
 Female Population52.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.9%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock4338.4
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 Population - 201012,053  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock668285,036,114
 Population - 19908,913  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock23.2%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now38.9%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock346.793.4
 Land Area13.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 West Plains, MOAlton, MOUnited States
 Age 0 to 48.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock8.3%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock1.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3417.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock4.6%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock8.6%1.9%
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 Race
 West Plains, MOAlton, MOUnited States
 White95.9%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.5%12.2%
 Asian0.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.1%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock0.0%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 West Plains, MOAlton, MOUnited States
 Married Population44.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock54.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock43.0%50.2%
 Never Married31.9%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.9%10.8%
 Widowed9.8%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.032.60
 Households4,803  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock10980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children29.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock51.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,230  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock12.8%15.8%
     Single householder, no children10.2%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for West Plains    6 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Nice place to live, though jobs are hard to come by (have to know someone). Relocated here 2 1/2 years ago, still haven't gotten a good paying job. Cost of living is low  More

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Over 15 years ago

I'm thinking of moving to West Plains Missouri. I currently live in California and have a possible job opportunity teaching at the college in West Plains. I believe I'd  More

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Over 16 years ago

We choose to live in Alton, MO because of the air quality of 75% The reason AQ in West Plains, MO is only 43 % A company there makes charcoal and a very big  More

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Reviews for Alton    4 Reviews

If your looking for Mayberry this is it, simple lifestyle, people wave at you when passing in traffice. Good family values, quiet,  More

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Over 19 years ago

Now living here and hope it never loses it quaint appeal. reminds us of the USA in the 1950's. Best move we have ever made in our lives. We are trying to sell our home  More

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Over 19 years ago

To find Alton you have to get lost. It is the nicest town we have ever visited. Low crime 1-2's, great water 100, great air quality 75. Low low low cost of living.  More

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