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Atlanta, GA vs Piscataway, NJ

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- Piscataway is 0% more densely populated than Atlanta.
- People are 53.5% more likely to be married in Piscataway.
- The Median Age is 0.3 years older in Piscataway.
 Atlanta, GAPiscataway, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock60,602329,725,481
 Female Population51.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.0%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock33.738.4
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 Population - 2010429,414  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock50,482285,036,114
 Population - 1990394,017  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock13.2%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now30.1%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,216.893.4
 Land Area135.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Atlanta, GAPiscataway, NJUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.3%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 206.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock8.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3421.6%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.4%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.1%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.1%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Atlanta, GAPiscataway, NJUnited States
 White39.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock18.6%12.2%
 Asian5.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.6%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.6%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock14.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Atlanta, GAPiscataway, NJUnited States
 Married Population30.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock46.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock52.7%50.2%
 Never Married55.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock5.4%10.8%
 Widowed4.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock3.032.60
 Households221,171  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock12,91880,755,759
     Married couple, w/children21.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock39.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households128,521  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock9.9%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 Piscataway    8 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

While Piscataway does boast many nice aspects, the people that work for the township are not one of them. They have no interest in working with the residents of  More

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Over 9 years ago

Piscataway is an OK town to live in. The schools are above average, and the majority of people are friendly. It is centrally located near major highways, and getting  More

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Over 11 years ago

A very nice suburban town with great schools shopping and easy access to medical  More

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