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Cedar Rapids, IA vs Jersey City, NJ

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- Jersey City is 0% more densely populated than Cedar Rapids.
- People are 1.5% less likely to be married in Jersey City.
- The Median Age is 1.9 years younger in Jersey City.
 Cedar Rapids, IAJersey City, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock287,146329,725,481
 Female Population50.0%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.0%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock34.538.4
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 Population - 2010126,889  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock240,055285,036,114
 Population - 1990108,751  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock9.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now23.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock19,475.593.4
 Land Area70.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock6.4264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Cedar Rapids, IAJersey City, NJUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock16.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.6%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.5%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Cedar Rapids, IAJersey City, NJUnited States
 White79.0%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock20.9%12.2%
 Asian2.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.3%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.8%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock27.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Cedar Rapids, IAJersey City, NJUnited States
 Married Population46.7%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock43.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock54.0%50.2%
 Never Married35.5%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock7.9%10.8%
 Widowed5.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.462.60
 Households57,637  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock67,25280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children30.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock36.2%42.9%
 Non Family Households24,585  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock16.1%15.8%
     Single householder, no children9.1%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Cedar Rapids    39 Reviews
Steve · Cedar Rapids, IA
If you like windy, nasty winters....
Over 3 years ago

My biggest gripe is the winter weather and more specifically the wind. The wind does not stop blowing the entire winter. It starts around November when NW winds start  More

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Jon · Bismarck, MO
Racist and cursed
Over 4 years ago

Such a horrible place. The racism is too much. You cant even take a walk to the park without hearing a racial insult thrown at you. You cant even go to the store  More

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Kate · Cedar Rapids, IA
Great place to live, average place to visit. :)
Over 4 years ago

I grew up here, moved away, came back to raise my family and have been back since 1993. I love this city!!! There is SOOO much to do. There are 3-4 community theatre  More

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ursula · Jersey City, NJ
n/a
Over 12 years ago

no  More

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jean · Jersey City, NJ
My home town, Jersey City
Over 16 years ago

Jersey City has improved over the past 10-15 years, especially Downtown Jersey City. It has the charm of brownstone homes and the appeal of new high rise condo  More

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Doryn · Jersey City, NJ
It's not that bad
Over 17 years ago

I'm fairly young but I grew up in this city, and it's not that bad. Some people say it's dangerous and I beg to differ. If you come from the suburbs perhaps you may feel  More

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