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San Angelo, TX vs Abilene, TX

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- Abilene is 0% more densely populated than San Angelo.
- People are 2.0% less likely to be married in Abilene.
- The Median Age is 2.1 years younger in Abilene.
 San Angelo, TXAbilene, TXUnited States
 Population  Unlock125,474329,725,481
 Female Population49.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock32.138.4
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 Population - 201093,627  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock115,930285,036,114
 Population - 199084,474  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock7.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now20.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,176.393.4
 Land Area60.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock5.4264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 San Angelo, TXAbilene, TXUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.7%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 206.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock8.9%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.3%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.1%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.9%1.9%
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 Race
 San Angelo, TXAbilene, TXUnited States
 White48.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock9.7%12.2%
 Asian1.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.5%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock27.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 San Angelo, TXAbilene, TXUnited States
 Married Population47.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock43.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock53.9%50.2%
 Never Married34.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.3%10.8%
 Widowed5.5%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.482.60
 Households38,086  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock29,12480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children31.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock39.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households14,730  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock19.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children9.9%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for San Angelo    10 Reviews

San Angelo isn't for everyone. There. I said it. If you are most comfortable in a big city, like to indulge in brick-and-mortar higher-end shopping, demand a $50  More

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I moved here to start my career. While I had realized I’d have to move to a rural town due to my career field being saturated, I wasn’t quite prepared for this  More

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Over 6 years ago

To each his own and all that but I must respectfully forewarn incoming military newcomers and dependents who don't prefer small towns: this place is kind of a drag.  More

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Reviews for Abilene    17 Reviews

I've lived in 9 states, traveled over much of the U.S., and Abilene TEXAS is by far the best city I've ever lived. I find it beautiful here, love the climate and low  More

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Over 5 years ago

We moved to Abilene for a military assignment and have never got out of here. We stayed initially for children and grandchildren then elderly parents. Now we can't  More

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I've lived in Abilene for the last 45 years and It's the best place to raise a family. Great churches, schools, jobs and sense of community. There is always something  More

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