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Yakima, WA vs Aurora, OR

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- Aurora is 0% more densely populated than Yakima.
- People are 29.9% more likely to be married in Aurora.
- The Median Age is 17.1 years older in Aurora.
 Yakima, WAAurora, ORUnited States
 Population  Unlock878329,725,481
 Female Population50.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.0%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock50.738.4
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 Population - 201091,647  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock655285,036,114
 Population - 199054,827  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock58.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now72.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,833.093.4
 Land Area27.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Yakima, WAAurora, ORUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.3%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.4%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock9.1%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock20.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock0.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Yakima, WAAurora, ORUnited States
 White45.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock6.3%12.2%
 Asian1.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.9%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.6%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock5.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Yakima, WAAurora, ORUnited States
 Married Population46.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock60.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock39.9%50.2%
 Never Married36.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.7%10.8%
 Widowed6.4%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.362.60
 Households34,284  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock25080,755,759
     Married couple, w/children31.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock60.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households11,934  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock4.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children9.4%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Yakima    12 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Overall we've enjoyed our stay in Yakima after several years and plan on being here for several more, at least. The spring and summer here are just unreal compared to  More

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Over 10 years ago

I may be relocating to Yakima, WA for a professional position at a local university. I have never lived in this part of the country as I am from the East Coast. I have  More

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Yakima is situated in the high desert, eastern elevations of the Cascade Mountain Range. Coming from the humid, eastern parts of the country, I was amazed at how  More

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Reviews for Aurora    2 Reviews

Hey my name is John I'm 33 years old and currently reside in Portland. I am looking to move out of the city. Is there any good apartments for rent in your area? I am in  More

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Please take a moment to read of my situation. It began with a ticket for speeding in Aurora, Oregon. The over zealous police officer cited me for a speed greater than  More

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