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San Antonio, TX vs Lubbock, TX

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- Lubbock is 0% more densely populated than San Antonio.
- People are 4.1% less likely to be married in Lubbock.
- The Median Age is 4.1 years younger in Lubbock.
 San Antonio, TXLubbock, TXUnited States
 Population  Unlock255,537329,725,481
 Female Population50.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock29.838.4
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 Population - 20101,332,966  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock199,564285,036,114
 Population - 1990935,933  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock31.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now67.4%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,000.193.4
 Land Area484.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 San Antonio, TXLubbock, TXUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.7%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.9%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock10.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3416.2%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock4.6%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.9%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.1%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.4%1.9%
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 Race
 San Antonio, TXLubbock, TXUnited States
 White23.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock7.5%12.2%
 Asian2.8%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock37.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 San Antonio, TXLubbock, TXUnited States
 Married Population44.5%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock41.0%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock57.3%50.2%
 Never Married38.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock10.9%10.8%
 Widowed5.1%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.452.60
 Households535,610  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock57,27180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children29.9%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock37.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households201,697  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock20.5%15.8%
     Single householder, no children14.3%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for San Antonio    239 Reviews

I've lived here 13 years now and hoping to move!! Not the most exiting place to live if you enjoy being outdoors for activities like biking, hiking or even walking or  More

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I lived in San Antonio for about 7 months or so, and for a reason! Like anywhere I think SA has its pros and cons, but ultimately being in my early 20s and single I  More

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Over 3 years ago

Overall, San Antonio is a nice place to live. The weather is generally pleasant but from mid June to about mid September, it does get scorching hot. I remember one  More

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Reviews for Lubbock    28 Reviews

Just wondering if anyone can give me some suggestions? I plan on retiring in Lubbock,Texas. I plan on renting. Where would be the best area for my family to live? What  More

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Sad to learn how dangerous this West Texas town has become. Completely, over taken with Down trodden people who have little. Burglaries happen hourly at a ridiculous  More

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I was born and raised in Lubbock. More or less,I spent about 30 years of my life there. I will start with the positive. It is a well established and well built city with  More

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