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Bridgeport, CT vs Princeton, NJ

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- Princeton is 0% more densely populated than Bridgeport.
- People are 23.2% more likely to be married in Princeton.
- The Median Age is 6.0 years younger in Princeton.
 Bridgeport, CTPrinceton, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,717329,725,481
 Female Population52.0%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.0%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock28.938.4
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 Population - 2010144,865  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock14,203285,036,114
 Population - 1990141,686  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock117.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now1.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,711.693.4
 Land Area16.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.5264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Bridgeport, CTPrinceton, NJUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.9%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 205.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock11.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock8.4%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Bridgeport, CTPrinceton, NJUnited States
 White18.3%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock6.3%12.2%
 Asian4.3%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock6.3%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Bridgeport, CTPrinceton, NJUnited States
 Married Population36.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock44.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated3.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock54.6%50.2%
 Never Married46.6%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock5.0%10.8%
 Widowed5.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.692.60
 Households52,914  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock6,16480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children26.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock42.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households19,549  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock8.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children19.0%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Bridgeport    17 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Bridgeport Connecticut is a beautiful city and a wonderful place to live. I currently attend Central Magnet high school as well as the Bridgeport Aquaculture school and  More

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Over 13 years ago

I left Bridgeport in 1996, after bankruptcy changed it. I left looking for a better place to live. Funny thing is I haven't found it. I grew up in Bridgeport. What I  More

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Over 15 years ago

Bridgeport is the best place ever ive been livin here all my life i love it it aint as bad as people say it it they dont know wat they talkin  More

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Reviews for Princeton    5 Reviews

Many cities have colleges in them, but Princeton's character and quality of life are very deeply influenced by having such an outstanding school contributing to all  More

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Over 16 years ago

police are very quick to respond and resolve crime problems. very safe place to live. when you feel safe, all other issues are  More

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You'll never lose on a real estate investment in Princeton. It has that cache that people always desire. McCarter Theatre, University concerts, fine dining, great  More

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