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Allentown, PA vs East Providence, RI

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- East Providence is 0% more densely populated than Allentown.
- People are 18.9% more likely to be married in East Providence.
- The Median Age is 10.0 years older in East Providence.
 Allentown, PAEast Providence, RIUnited States
 Population  Unlock47,171329,725,481
 Female Population51.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock41.938.4
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 Population - 2010118,040  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock48,688285,036,114
 Population - 1990105,090  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-2.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now15.6%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,549.493.4
 Land Area17.5  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock3.3264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Allentown, PAEast Providence, RIUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.7%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 205.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3416.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.7%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Allentown, PAEast Providence, RIUnited States
 White29.9%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock5.2%12.2%
 Asian3.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock1.8%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.7%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock7.6%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Allentown, PAEast Providence, RIUnited States
 Married Population38.5%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock44.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated3.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock54.2%50.2%
 Never Married46.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.1%10.8%
 Widowed5.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.302.60
 Households45,195  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock11,38980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children25.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock44.6%42.9%
 Non Family Households17,255  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock14.6%15.8%
     Single householder, no children14.6%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Allentown    25 Reviews

Winter in Allentown is alright, mild temperatures, there isn't much snow but there are some nearby ski resorts with artificial snow. In the summer there are some fun  More

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do you like cold and snow? Allentown may not be the coldest place in the country but it gets very cold and the winter feels endless...arctic blast after another and  More

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Over 10 years ago

This is a beautiful place, kept clean by weekly street sweeping. A multitude of parks exist including the exceptional Rose Garden and sports fields, and people use them  More

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Reviews for East Providence    3 Reviews

Rhode Island sometimes escape the more harsh weather that hammers New England, but as is typical of the region, be ready for  More

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Over 17 years ago

It's a small town and it's about who you know. Very ethnic in a very enjoyable way. There are great bakeries, great little stores, parades, feasts...nice  More

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East Providence is close enough to Providence that you're able to reap the benefits of arts and culture , but far enough away to be out of the hustle and bustle. East  More

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