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Yuma, AZ vs Roswell, NM

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- Roswell is 0% more densely populated than Yuma.
- People are 16.0% less likely to be married in Roswell.
- The Median Age is 3.6 years older in Roswell.
 Yuma, AZRoswell, NMUnited States
 Population  Unlock48,347329,725,481
 Female Population48.4%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.6%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock35.338.4
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 Population - 201091,303  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock45,293285,036,114
 Population - 199054,923  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock5.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now81.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,627.093.4
 Land Area121.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Yuma, AZRoswell, NMUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.0%12.9%
 Age 45 to 548.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.9%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.9%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.3%1.9%
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 Race
 Yuma, AZRoswell, NMUnited States
 White32.5%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.6%12.2%
 Asian2.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.7%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock59.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Yuma, AZRoswell, NMUnited States
 Married Population52.0%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock41.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock56.3%50.2%
 Never Married30.9%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock15.0%10.8%
 Widowed6.2%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.672.60
 Households35,216  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock11,40680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children31.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock35.2%42.9%
 Non Family Households10,058  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock25.2%15.8%
     Single householder, no children9.9%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Yuma    48 Reviews

Retired here and it is a great place in many ways. The biggest drawback I have found is the cost and lack of medical care. Its not that far to PHX to get the care you  More

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Over 7 years ago

First let me confess that I lived in Yuma for about a year several decades ago. I was raised in NY and have lived & worked in several states & cities, most recently in  More

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Over 7 years ago

I am moving to Yuma sometime this year for a new job. I am looking for a place to live that is safe for 1 person. Does anyone have some  More

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Reviews for Roswell    17 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Fantastic. Love the fearless open minds and hearts. Stayed there 2 years, versatile U.S.  More

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Methamphetamine, poverty/crime and cockroaches/scorpions are rampant in Roswell! The climate is DRY & it’s difficult to grow anything but weeds!  More

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Over 6 years ago

My family & I moved here from Olympia, Washington. It's a really nice town, plenty of sunshine, southern hospitality, biggest city in Chaves County & ?? friendly.  More

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