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Camden, NJ vs Erie, PA

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- Erie is 0% more densely populated than Camden.
- People are 27.2% more likely to be married in Erie.
- The Median Age is 2.7 years older in Erie.
 Camden, NJErie, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock95,536329,725,481
 Female Population53.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population46.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock35.138.4
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 Population - 201076,813  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock103,717285,036,114
 Population - 199087,492  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-8.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-15.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock4,992.093.4
 Land Area8.9  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Camden, NJErie, PAUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.9%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock10.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.5%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Camden, NJErie, PAUnited States
 White4.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock15.2%12.2%
 Asian1.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.6%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.6%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock8.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Camden, NJErie, PAUnited States
 Married Population27.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock32.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated6.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock64.6%50.2%
 Never Married55.9%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.4%10.8%
 Widowed5.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.312.60
 Households24,986  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock20,39580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children13.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock36.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households8,884  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock30.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children23.3%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Camden    4 Reviews

The Good thing about public transporation in New Jersey is all the distance of the bus, subway's, trans is very convient. Their public transporation reach's every  More

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Over 17 years ago

Camden is not the best place to live. There are alot of murders and way to many drugs. But some parts aint has bad as others. East Camden is the most dangerous and  More

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I spent much of my formative years in Camden and Southern New Jersey. My father was a dentist with offices in the area. My grandparents arrived in Camden during the  More

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Reviews for Erie    28 Reviews

Erie is a hidden gem with something for everyone. Presque isle state park draws about as many visitors as Yellowstone and more than My. Rushmore. Outdoors are covered  More

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Over 2 years ago

I've lived in Erie for 13 years. PROS: - Presque Isle - Shopping options on Peach Street - Great fishing - The Otters and SeaWolves - Decent food scene - 3  More

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Over 6 years ago

I've lived in numerous cities and towns around the country and traveled to countless others. Erie, PA remains, surprisingly, my favorite place to live, work and play.  More

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