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Yakima, WA vs Blacksburg, VA

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- Blacksburg is 0% more densely populated than Yakima.
- People are 54.5% less likely to be married in Blacksburg.
- The Median Age is 11.7 years younger in Blacksburg.
 Yakima, WABlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,385329,725,481
 Female Population50.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.0%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock21.938.4
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 Population - 201091,647  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock39,573285,036,114
 Population - 199054,827  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock11.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now72.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,250.493.4
 Land Area27.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Yakima, WABlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock2.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock1.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock24.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock6.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock2.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock4.7%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock0.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Yakima, WABlacksburg, VAUnited States
 White45.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock4.8%12.2%
 Asian1.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.5%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.9%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.6%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock3.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Yakima, WABlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Married Population46.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock20.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock78.9%50.2%
 Never Married36.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock3.4%10.8%
 Widowed6.4%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.772.60
 Households34,284  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock4,49280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children31.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock41.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households11,934  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock9.2%15.8%
     Single householder, no children9.4%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Yakima    12 Reviews

Over 6 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 9 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 Blacksburg    12 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Growing up I thought my city was the best thing since sliced bread. However, since moving to Blacksburg I have changed my tune. Amazing community and  More

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Over 14 years ago

Blacksburg is a very nice place overall, but like others has its pros and cons. It's a small, clean, quaint college town amid rural farmland and forested mountains. The  More

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Over 14 years ago

4 great seasons without  More

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