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Bethlehem, PA vs Phillipsburg, NJ

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- Phillipsburg is 0% more densely populated than Bethlehem.
- People are 16.0% more likely to be married in Phillipsburg.
- The Median Age is 3.9 years older in Phillipsburg.
 Bethlehem, PAPhillipsburg, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock15,146329,725,481
 Female Population52.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.9%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock40.338.4
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 Population - 201074,974  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock15,166285,036,114
 Population - 199071,428  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-6.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now5.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock4,746.593.4
 Land Area19.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Bethlehem, PAPhillipsburg, NJUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.3%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.3%3.9%
 Age 18 to 208.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.9%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.6%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock15.0%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.6%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Bethlehem, PAPhillipsburg, NJUnited States
 White55.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock9.8%12.2%
 Asian2.9%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.6%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock14.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Bethlehem, PAPhillipsburg, NJUnited States
 Married Population37.6%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock40.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock56.4%50.2%
 Never Married45.0%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock14.7%10.8%
 Widowed6.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.322.60
 Households29,874  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,62680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children19.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock35.5%42.9%
 Non Family Households13,201  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock21.1%15.8%
     Single householder, no children15.6%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Bethlehem    8 Reviews
Stephen · Bethlehem, PA
Bethlehem, Memorial Day, 2011
Over 14 years ago

The city of Bethlehem is staging a revival. With the loss of tax revenue when Bethlehem Steel closed 10+ years ago the city has struggled with its finances. It has been  More

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Suzy · Bethlehem, PA
Lots to do in Bethlehem
Over 15 years ago

Whatever your intrests you will probably be able to do engage in it in Bethlehem. There are many restaurants, theaters, a casino, art galleries, etc. If you enjoy the  More

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jenna · Easton, PA
health
Over 15 years ago

very healthy  More

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Reviews for Phillipsburg    4 Reviews
Roy · Bethlehem, PA
White Trash 08865
Over 6 years ago

I lived here 45 years ago and remember the people as being ignorant and hostile towards anyone who isn't as stupid as they  More

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Kerri · Womelsdorf, PA
Do your homework before moving here..
Over 7 years ago

I grew up in this town and couldn't wait to get out! Taxes are ridiculous and the town council and the mayor can't get along. It doesn't matter who the mayor is either.  More

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scotsman · Phillipsburg, NJ
climate
Over 15 years ago

an area that has 4 distinct  More

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