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Cedar Rapids, IA vs Reading, PA

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- Reading is 0% more densely populated than Cedar Rapids.
- People are 26.3% less likely to be married in Reading.
- The Median Age is 5.6 years younger in Reading.
 Cedar Rapids, IAReading, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock94,161329,725,481
 Female Population50.0%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.0%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock30.838.4
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 Population - 2010126,889  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock81,207285,036,114
 Population - 1990108,751  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock8.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now23.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock9,586.793.4
 Land Area70.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.3264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Cedar Rapids, IAReading, PAUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock8.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.9%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.6%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.5%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Cedar Rapids, IAReading, PAUnited States
 White79.0%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock8.7%12.2%
 Asian2.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.3%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock66.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Cedar Rapids, IAReading, PAUnited States
 Married Population46.7%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock30.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock65.6%50.2%
 Never Married35.5%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.5%10.8%
 Widowed5.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.822.60
 Households57,637  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock20,17880,755,759
     Married couple, w/children30.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock24.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households24,585  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock37.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children9.1%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Cedar Rapids    39 Reviews

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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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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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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Reviews for Reading    15 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Having lived in Reading in the 1960's and early 1970's I can definitely say the city has gone downhill as it has in reality been a victim of two major forces; first  More

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Over 11 years ago

Berks County is beautiful in the fall. Cool, crisp air and the trees are a pallet of  More

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Over 12 years ago

Well to start, in the past 8 years ive lived in 7 states, some pros and cons. Tucson I loved in all respects except its not as nice as living in a small town but it  More

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