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Yakima, WA vs Moses Lake, WA

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- Moses Lake is 0% more densely populated than Yakima.
- People are 8.3% less likely to be married in Moses Lake.
- The Median Age is 2.6 years younger in Moses Lake.
 Yakima, WAMoses Lake, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock24,764329,725,481
 Female Population50.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.0%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock3138.4
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 Population - 201091,647  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock14,953285,036,114
 Population - 199054,827  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock62.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now72.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,373.793.4
 Land Area27.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock2.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Yakima, WAMoses Lake, WAUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock8.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock6.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.8%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock3.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Yakima, WAMoses Lake, WAUnited States
 White45.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock3.0%12.2%
 Asian1.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock1.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.9%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.6%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock37.3%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Yakima, WAMoses Lake, WAUnited States
 Married Population46.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock40.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock57.6%50.2%
 Never Married36.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.8%10.8%
 Widowed6.4%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.812.60
 Households34,284  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock5,35280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children31.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock29.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households11,934  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock25.8%15.8%
     Single householder, no children9.4%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Yakima    12 Reviews
Jameson · Yakima, WA
I'd Move Here Again
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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maryann · Hiawatha, IA
Possible Relocation
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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James · Yakima, WA
High Desert of Yakima Valley
Over 12 years ago

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 Moses Lake    10 Reviews
Russell · Moses Lake, WA
Lacking in a lot of things
Over 8 years ago

The population stays around the same. Companies come and go, and the overall jobs (I mean professional jobs, not BK or McD's) seem to come and go too. Mitsubishi is only  More

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Linda · Moses Lake, WA
Population
Over 10 years ago

You are way off on your population for Moses Lake, WA We have been at 21,414, stated officially on the sign as entering Moses Lake, all 2014. Please correct this asap.  More

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Michelle · Moses Lake, WA
Moses Lake
Over 13 years ago

I enjoy the dry desert climate and central location to outdoor activities. Even though it is desert we enjoy four seasons. The drawback is the influx of gain related  More

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