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Chapel Hill, NC vs Manhattan, NY

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- Manhattan is 0% more densely populated than Chapel Hill.
- People are 2.8% more likely to be married in Manhattan.
- The Median Age is 13.1 years older in Manhattan.
 Chapel Hill, NCManhattan, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock1,669,127329,725,481
 Female Population52.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock38.138.4
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 Population - 201057,407  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock1,537,195285,036,114
 Population - 199038,719  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock4.9%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now64.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock73,114.393.4
 Land Area21.5  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock10.8264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Chapel Hill, NCManhattan, NYUnited States
 Age 0 to 43.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock3.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.5%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2018.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3411.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.0%6.7%
 Age 60 to 643.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.4%1.9%
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 Race
 Chapel Hill, NCManhattan, NYUnited States
 White65.5%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock12.1%12.2%
 Asian12.8%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.6%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock25.6%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Chapel Hill, NCManhattan, NYUnited States
 Married Population36.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock34.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock62.9%50.2%
 Never Married55.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.7%10.8%
 Widowed2.4%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.092.60
 Households20,114  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock327,37280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children39.7%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock41.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households9,477  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock16.3%15.8%
     Single householder, no children8.7%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Chapel Hill    16 Reviews
Br · Chapel Hill, NC
Great college town, but not cheap
Over 4 years ago

Between my wife and I, we've lived in Raleigh, Cary, Durham, and Chapel Hill, and it's Chapel Hill we prefer. Franklin Street is always lively with an eclectic mix of  More

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gricelle · Durham, NC
Bert's take on Durham Metro Area
Over 10 years ago

I am not sure if Bert has actually been to the Triangle, but for starters, Durham, as Chapel Hill residents know and envy, is and has been for 5 yrs now a vibrant  More

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jean · Brooklyn, NY
cooler summer in hills nearby?
Over 11 years ago

someone told me they live in the hills/mountains right near chapel hill, and the summers are much cooler there, while the town itself is easily accessible. is this  More

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Reviews for Manhattan    2 Reviews
Singe · New York, NY
Great place
Over 2 years ago

Manhattan is a great place with lots to see and do. Exciting to visit and great to live if you have the  More

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Demarcus · Bellingham, WA
Great city love the people, keep clear of Caleb
Over 3 years ago

This is the best city ever, it is very welcoming and there is a lot of fun things to do. I have lived her for 2 years now and have already had so many great experiences  More

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