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West Plains, MO vs Wichita, KS

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- Wichita is 0% more densely populated than West Plains.
- People are 5.7% more likely to be married in Wichita.
- The Median Age is 1.5 years older in Wichita.
 West Plains, MOWichita, KSUnited States
 Population  Unlock394,574329,725,481
 Female Population52.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.9%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock35.438.4
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 Population - 201012,053  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock344,284285,036,114
 Population - 19908,913  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock13.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now38.9%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,447.493.4
 Land Area13.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock4.4264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 West Plains, MOWichita, KSUnited States
 Age 0 to 48.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.8%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3417.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.5%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.1%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.8%1.9%
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 Race
 West Plains, MOWichita, KSUnited States
 White95.9%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock10.0%12.2%
 Asian0.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.6%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.1%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock17.6%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 West Plains, MOWichita, KSUnited States
 Married Population44.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock45.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock52.6%50.2%
 Never Married31.9%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock13.8%10.8%
 Widowed9.8%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.512.60
 Households4,803  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock94,24580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children29.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock41.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,230  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock19.9%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 Wichita    58 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Grew up there in the 80s and moving back. It's very true about the feel-good blue skies and the friendliness of the communities. Wichita is perfect for those who want  More

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Over 5 years ago

I lived in Wichita for several years and it was a great place to live, low crime for such a large city. Very diverse, lots to do, plenty of jobs and beautiful  More

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I grew up there. Here's the good, bad and ugly. First the bad- the worst thing about this place is the weather. It absolutely sucks all year. It's windy and freezing all  More

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