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Cambridge, MA vs East Providence, RI

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- East Providence is 0% more densely populated than Cambridge.
- People are 35.3% more likely to be married in East Providence.
- The Median Age is 11.4 years older in East Providence.
 Cambridge, MAEast Providence, RIUnited States
 Population  Unlock47,171329,725,481
 Female Population50.0%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.0%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock41.938.4
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 Population - 2010105,017  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock48,688285,036,114
 Population - 199095,802  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-2.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now24.4%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,549.493.4
 Land Area6.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock3.3264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Cambridge, MAEast Providence, RIUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.3%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 142.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 209.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3427.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 547.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 643.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.7%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.0%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Cambridge, MAEast Providence, RIUnited States
 White57.5%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock5.2%12.2%
 Asian18.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock1.8%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.6%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock7.6%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Cambridge, MAEast Providence, RIUnited States
 Married Population33.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock44.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock54.2%50.2%
 Never Married57.9%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.1%10.8%
 Widowed2.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.302.60
 Households47,777  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock11,38980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children31.7%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock44.6%42.9%
 Non Family Households28,193  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock14.6%15.8%
     Single householder, no children10.7%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Cambridge    14 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Cambridge is a great place to live. It is rather expensive, but has great access to Boston, schools and hospitals. There is a lot of construction underway that can be  More

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Need info on test results on tap or drinking water quality, 02139 Green St area.  More

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Home to both Harvard and MIT, Cambridge is the cornerstone of higher education. Residents are very intelligent and open to new ideas.   More

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Reviews for East Providence    3 Reviews

Rhode Island sometimes escape the more harsh weather that hammers New England, but as is typical of the region, be ready for  More

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Over 17 years ago

It's a small town and it's about who you know. Very ethnic in a very enjoyable way. There are great bakeries, great little stores, parades, feasts...nice  More

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East Providence is close enough to Providence that you're able to reap the benefits of arts and culture , but far enough away to be out of the hustle and bustle. East  More

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