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Kansas City, MO vs San Diego, CA

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- San Diego is 0% more densely populated than Kansas City.
- People are 9.1% more likely to be married in San Diego.
- The Median Age is 0.0 years older in San Diego.
 Kansas City, MOSan Diego, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock1,385,398329,725,481
 Female Population51.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock35.438.4
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 Population - 2010460,690  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock1,223,400285,036,114
 Population - 1990435,146  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock16.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now14.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock4,255.093.4
 Land Area314.9  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock46.8264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Kansas City, MOSan Diego, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.3%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3417.7%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Kansas City, MOSan Diego, CAUnited States
 White55.5%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock5.7%12.2%
 Asian2.6%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock30.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Kansas City, MOSan Diego, CAUnited States
 Married Population42.6%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock44.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock53.6%50.2%
 Never Married39.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock9.5%10.8%
 Widowed4.8%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.642.60
 Households213,560  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock304,49980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children29.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock41.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households99,020  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock13.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.7%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Kansas City    83 Reviews

I was born and raised in the Kansas City area and have moved and come back twice. Kansas City has a lot to do, prices are very reasonable, and how can you beat having a  More

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KC has seriously grown over the last 20 years, specifically the downtown area. The city as a whole has become a more inviting place for younger generations as well with  More

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Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Kansas City my entire life. I've also lived in other states. Yes, there are bad guys/gals that live here. Can you name a big city that is  More

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Reviews for San Diego    319 Reviews

I have lived in San Diego for more than half my life (I am 30) and love it. It has something for everyone and more from arts, to sporting events, and all cuisine is  More

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The only real knock again San Diego is the cost of living, but it is paradise compared to most cities of similar size. Those who complain about the traffic here or say  More

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I have lived in San Diego since 1968 and I am now almost 62 years old. I love San Diego, I really do. But it has become so crowded and so expensive over the years. It  More

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