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Atlanta, GA vs Forest Park, GA

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- Forest Park is 0% more densely populated than Atlanta.
- People are 8.7% more likely to be married in Forest Park.
- The Median Age is 2.6 years younger in Forest Park.
 Atlanta, GAForest Park, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock19,856329,725,481
 Female Population51.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.0%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock30.838.4
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 Population - 2010429,414  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock21,447285,036,114
 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  Unlock2,133.093.4
 Land Area135.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Atlanta, GAForest Park, GAUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.3%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock10.9%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.3%3.9%
 Age 18 to 206.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.8%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3421.6%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.4%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.4%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Atlanta, GAForest Park, GAUnited States
 White39.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock51.9%12.2%
 Asian5.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.1%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.6%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock23.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Atlanta, GAForest Park, GAUnited States
 Married Population30.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock29.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock66.5%50.2%
 Never Married55.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock10.5%10.8%
 Widowed4.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.672.60
 Households221,171  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock4,04280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children21.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock20.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households128,521  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock36.9%15.8%
     Single householder, no children16.4%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Atlanta    318 Reviews
Jasmine · Yonkers, NY
Great Culture and Food, but bad Traffic
Over 1 years ago

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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Sarah · Tucker, GA
Totally Underrated, great city for young people
Over 1 years ago

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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Ryan · Atlanta, GA
It's really not that bad
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 Forest Park    2 Reviews
James · Forest Park, GA
Living in Forest Park
Over 12 years ago

Forest Park Georgia is a great place to live. It is perfected located near airport and major interstates. The schools are great and the county is  More

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Ruth  · Forest Park, GA
There is not much crime in Forest Park
Over 15 years ago

I read a review stating there is a lot of crime. I have lived in Forest Park since 1971 and have never been robbed or the victim of any other crime. We are a multi  More

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