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Cary, NC vs Harrisburg, PA

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- Harrisburg is 0% more densely populated than Cary.
- People are 49.7% less likely to be married in Harrisburg.
- The Median Age is 7.5 years younger in Harrisburg.
 Cary, NCHarrisburg, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock49,969329,725,481
 Female Population50.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock31.638.4
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 Population - 2010137,116  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock48,950285,036,114
 Population - 199043,858  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock0.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now295.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock6,154.693.4
 Land Area57.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock3.7264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Cary, NCHarrisburg, PAUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock8.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.9%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.6%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.7%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3411.6%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5415.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock0.9%1.9%
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 Race
 Cary, NCHarrisburg, PAUnited States
 White59.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock44.0%12.2%
 Asian20.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock25.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Cary, NCHarrisburg, PAUnited States
 Married Population62.5%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock27.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock68.6%50.2%
 Never Married25.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock13.0%10.8%
 Widowed3.8%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.332.60
 Households64,512  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock10,50780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children42.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock26.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households18,001  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock40.0%15.8%
     Single householder, no children5.3%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Cary    63 Reviews

Cary is up-and-coming “cool.” The downtown is revitalized and growing. The town takes urban planning very seriously. The home prices have definitely spiked in the last  More

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Over 8 years ago

I've lived in NY, CT, MA, and in Miami FL. Now here in Cary NC for the past 10 years. For what I want and need at this phase of my life, I really like it here! All the  More

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Over 8 years ago

As a Real Estate Agent, I consider Cary the most central location in the Triangle, it basically takes you twenty minutes to get to Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough,   More

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Reviews for Harrisburg    23 Reviews

I wouldn't recommend Harrisburg. I currently live here, but I'm moving to Lancaster in a month. The problem with Harrisburg is that many long-term residents often refer  More

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Over 8 years ago

I moved to Harrisburg right after college and have been here for about 6 years now. This city is OK. Downtown has some nicer restaurants, but still has just as many  More

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Having lived here many years I've noticed that some people are very nice but most won't give you the time of day.Due to many years of "lifetime" politicians, the city is  More

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