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Athens, AL vs Blacksburg, VA

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- Blacksburg is 0% more densely populated than Athens.
- People are 61.6% less likely to be married in Blacksburg.
- The Median Age is 20.0 years younger in Blacksburg.
 Athens, ALBlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Population25,21344,385329,725,481
 Female Population50.8%45.5%50.5%
 Male Population49.2%54.5%49.5%
 Median Age41.921.938.4
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 Population - 201021,99342,580309,327,143
 Population - 200018,96739,573285,036,114
 Population - 199016,90134,590251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now51.0%11.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now69.5%27.4%30.8%
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 Population Density632.52,250.493.4
 Land Area39.919.73,531,905.4
 Water Area0.30.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Athens, ALBlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.7%3.1%5.9%
 Age 5 to 95.6%2.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.8%2.7%6.6%
 Age 15 to 173.8%1.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.4%30.2%4.0%
 Age 21 to 243.7%24.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.2%11.1%13.8%
 Age 35 to 4411.6%6.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.0%5.1%12.6%
 Age 55 to 598.7%2.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.0%2.5%6.3%
 Age 65 to 7410.6%4.7%9.6%
 Age 75 to 846.1%2.1%4.5%
 Age 85 and over1.8%0.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Athens, ALBlacksburg, VAUnited States
 White70.8%76.4%59.4%
 Black15.1%4.8%12.2%
 Asian1.8%11.9%5.6%
 Native American0.5%0.5%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%0.3%0.2%
 Other0.0%0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.6%1.9%3.2%
 Hispanic9.2%3.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Athens, ALBlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Married Population54.8%21.1%49.8%
     Currently Married53.5%20.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.2%0.5%1.8%
 Single Population45.2%78.9%50.2%
 Never Married26.4%73.4%33.8%
 Divorced11.2%3.4%10.8%
 Widowed7.6%2.1%5.6%
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 Household Size2.412.772.60
 Households10,21112,708124,010,992
 Family Households6,8824,49280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children26.7%41.7%30.5%
     Married couple, no children48.3%41.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,3298,21643,255,233
     Single householder, w/children15.0%9.2%15.8%
     Single householder, no children10.0%7.5%10.8%
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Reviews for Athens    3 Reviews
Hem · Athens, AL
Athens, AL
Over 16 years ago

Nice place to  More

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connie · Ryderwood, WA
humidity
Over 18 years ago

Can anyone comment on the humidity in or around Athens? Is the humidity only high in the summer? What about tornadoes in the  More

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Quetta · El Segundo, CA
LA (Little Athens), Alabama
Over 19 years ago

Athens, Alabama is a good place to live. Although, there are few technical jobs there Huntsville is only a 30 minute drive away. Athens is a quiet town and an excellent  More

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Reviews for Blacksburg    12 Reviews
Sarah · Hampton, VA
Whole neww world
Over 8 years ago

Growing up I thought my city was the best thing since sliced bread. However, since moving to Blacksburg I have changed my tune. Amazing community and  More

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DrZ · Blacksburg, VA
Blacksburg pros & cons
Over 13 years ago

Blacksburg is a very nice place overall, but like others has its pros and cons. It's a small, clean, quaint college town amid rural farmland and forested mountains. The  More

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kent · Blacksburg, VA
blacksburg, va climate
Over 13 years ago

4 great seasons without  More

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