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Atlanta, GA vs East Orange, NJ

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- East Orange is 0% more densely populated than Atlanta.
- People are 2.7% more likely to be married in East Orange.
- The Median Age is 2.3 years older in East Orange.
 Atlanta, GAEast Orange, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock68,918329,725,481
 Female Population51.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.0%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock35.738.4
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 Population - 2010429,414  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock69,824285,036,114
 Population - 1990394,017  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-7.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now30.1%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock17,545.393.4
 Land Area135.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Atlanta, GAEast Orange, NJUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.3%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.6%3.9%
 Age 18 to 206.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.9%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3421.6%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.4%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Atlanta, GAEast Orange, NJUnited States
 White39.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock80.7%12.2%
 Asian5.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.9%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.6%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock11.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Atlanta, GAEast Orange, NJUnited States
 Married Population30.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock27.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock68.4%50.2%
 Never Married55.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock10.1%10.8%
 Widowed4.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.612.60
 Households221,171  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock14,45980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children21.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock24.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households128,521  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock34.6%15.8%
     Single householder, no children16.4%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Atlanta    318 Reviews

Lots of traffic near the airport at all times. Adds about 1.5 hrs to a 30 min commute. Great food and culture in downtown ATL area.  More

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Honestly the greater Atlanta area is the best place I've ever lived. There is so much diversity, delicious food, shopping, etc. The traffic really isn't that bad if you  More

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Over 2 years ago

I've lived just outside of Atlanta for 22 years and have spent a year deep within the hustle and bustle of the city. It's really NOT that bad. The crime really isn't  More

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Reviews for East Orange    3 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

East Orange was once the most beautiful city in the county of Essex. The city is being taken over by gangs and drugs. There is too many guns in our  More

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Over 15 years ago

If you think Newark, NJ is bad, visit East Orange. Newark at least has a plan for recovery. The plan will eventually fail but at least there are some bright spots   More

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Over 19 years ago

COL is very high where I live. Am looking to relocate out of  More

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