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Altoona, PA vs Reading, PA

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- Reading is 0% more densely populated than Altoona.
- People are 22.9% less likely to be married in Reading.
- The Median Age is 8.8 years younger in Reading.
 Altoona, PAReading, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock94,161329,725,481
 Female Population52.0%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock30.838.4
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 Population - 201045,918  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock81,207285,036,114
 Population - 199051,881  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock8.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-17.1%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock9,586.793.4
 Land Area9.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.3264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Altoona, PAReading, PAUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.2%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock8.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.9%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.0%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Altoona, PAReading, PAUnited States
 White90.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock8.7%12.2%
 Asian0.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock66.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Altoona, PAReading, PAUnited States
 Married Population44.6%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock30.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated3.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock65.6%50.2%
 Never Married34.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.5%10.8%
 Widowed7.1%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.822.60
 Households18,153  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock20,17880,755,759
     Married couple, w/children23.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock24.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households7,292  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock37.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.3%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Altoona    11 Reviews

Sun rises and sets over 2000+ ft. mountains, which does seem to shorten your summer days. It gets hot and humid in the summer, with not a lot of wind or airflow,  More

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Over 5 years ago

Though the climate in Altoona is cold in the Winter, it does often get less snow than Western Pennsylvania because of the Allegheny Front mountain range just to the west  More

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I grew up in Hollidaysburg near Altoona. The city has had its ups and downs throughout the years but all in all I think that central PA has the most beautiful scenery  More

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Reviews for Reading    15 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Having lived in Reading in the 1960's and early 1970's I can definitely say the city has gone downhill as it has in reality been a victim of two major forces; first  More

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Over 11 years ago

Berks County is beautiful in the fall. Cool, crisp air and the trees are a pallet of  More

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Over 12 years ago

Well to start, in the past 8 years ive lived in 7 states, some pros and cons. Tucson I loved in all respects except its not as nice as living in a small town but it  More

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