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Bridgewater, NJ vs Pompton Lakes, NJ

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- Pompton Lakes is 0% more densely populated than Bridgewater.
- People are 9.5% less likely to be married in Pompton Lakes.
- The Median Age is 3.6 years younger in Pompton Lakes.
 Bridgewater, NJPompton Lakes, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock11,113329,725,481
 Female Population52.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock4038.4
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 Population - 201044,485  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock10,640285,036,114
 Population - 199032,509  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock2.7%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now35.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,849.393.4
 Land Area32.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.3264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Bridgewater, NJPompton Lakes, NJUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.5%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 347.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock15.5%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5416.1%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock8.1%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 846.0%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.3%1.9%
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 Race
 Bridgewater, NJPompton Lakes, NJUnited States
 White61.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.5%12.2%
 Asian24.8%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock1.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock10.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Bridgewater, NJPompton Lakes, NJUnited States
 Married Population60.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock52.9%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock45.6%50.2%
 Never Married26.0%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock9.0%10.8%
 Widowed6.1%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.632.60
 Households16,085  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,00680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children42.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock48.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,901  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock10.6%15.8%
     Single householder, no children7.8%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Bridgewater    2 Reviews

I have lived here for 11 years,the quality of life is awesome, peaceful, quiet, very safe neighborhoods. Many areas the homes have an acre or more of property, so you  More

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Over 12 years ago

We enjoy very much where we live. Love NJ. However, we are looking to retire and on a more limited income, Nj is a difficult place to live. So, we are also open for  More

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Reviews for Pompton Lakes    3 Reviews

Pompton Lakes is a great town, the school system is very good, the people are nice, but the property taxes are going through the roof. It is very difficult , for  More

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Over 13 years ago

As in most of Northern Jersey,we have very little major crimes-most are petty crimes or drug related  More

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Over 19 years ago

Friendly environment in New Jersey? It is possible. I have come like this town. Great neighbors and close proximity to New York and Pennsylvania. However, the taxes are  More

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