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Willard, MO vs Springfield, MO

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- Springfield is 0% more densely populated than Willard.
- People are 39.9% less likely to be married in Springfield.
- The Median Age is 1.4 years older in Springfield.
 Willard, MOSpringfield, MOUnited States
 Population  Unlock168,603329,725,481
 Female Population50.3%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock33.238.4
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 Population - 20105,307  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock151,580285,036,114
 Population - 19902,177  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock10.9%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now163.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,047.593.4
 Land Area6.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.6264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Willard, MOSpringfield, MOUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.3%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 1414.7%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock11.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3411.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.1%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 643.9%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.7%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.4%1.9%
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 Race
 Willard, MOSpringfield, MOUnited States
 White94.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock3.9%12.2%
 Asian0.1%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.4%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock4.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Willard, MOSpringfield, MOUnited States
 Married Population67.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock38.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.3%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock59.2%50.2%
 Never Married20.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock13.2%10.8%
 Widowed4.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.012.60
 Households1,987  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock37,58280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children45.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock44.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households322  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock18.2%15.8%
     Single householder, no children6.7%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Willard    4 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I’ve lived here for 1 year and I love it. It is such a great small town to live in. People are so friendly and nice. The post office has the nicest people working there.  More

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Over 18 years ago

in response to Allison's comments......I have lived in several states from Southern CA, to Atlanta,GA, Orlando,FL and Nashville,TN to name a few and I have found it hard  More

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Dont listen to the other commets, Willard had now a Mc Donalds, and is looking at finding more. Willard is a huge place to find land. That will be developed very soon.  More

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Reviews for Springfield    74 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

For a town of 165,000 we have entertainment options far above similar sized communities. Pro Baseball, Bass Pro, Hammons Hall. Art Museums, Wonders of Wildlife  More

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We're somewhat new to this area... having recently moved from AZ. We find the residents are more polite and generally much nicer here. Residents actually have a  More

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Over 4 years ago

So much wrong in this town I don't know where to start. Apparently, all the a$$ holes of the state circle over Springfield. The do-nothing cops are worthless, as is the  More

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