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Charleston, WV vs Oswego, NY

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- Oswego is 0% more densely populated than Charleston.
- People are 7.2% less likely to be married in Oswego.
- The Median Age is 4.8 years younger in Oswego.
 Charleston, WVOswego, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock17,105329,725,481
 Female Population51.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock36.938.4
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 Population - 201051,215  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock17,954285,036,114
 Population - 199057,287  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-4.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-19.9%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,246.593.4
 Land Area31.5  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock3.6264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Charleston, WVOswego, NYUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.3%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock7.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.5%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.0%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.3%1.9%
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 Race
 Charleston, WVOswego, NYUnited States
 White77.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.3%12.2%
 Asian2.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock3.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Charleston, WVOswego, NYUnited States
 Married Population43.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock36.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock59.8%50.2%
 Never Married33.6%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.0%10.8%
 Widowed7.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.272.60
 Households21,779  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,79180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children23.3%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock39.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households10,309  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock27.2%15.8%
     Single householder, no children11.7%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Charleston    12 Reviews
John · Charleston, WV
We love our little city
Over 12 years ago

Charleston has a lot going on for being a small city. Capitol Street has great restaurants and Taylor Books, and Capitol Market is one of the best year-round farmers  More

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John · Charleston, WV
A great little city
Over 12 years ago

Charleston has a lot going on for being a small city. Capitol Street has great restaurants and Taylor Books, and Capitol Market is one of the best year-round farmers  More

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John · Charleston, WV
A great little city
Over 12 years ago

Charleston has a lot going on for being a small city. Capitol Street has great restaurants and Taylor Books, and Capitol Market is one of the best year-round farmers  More

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Reviews for Oswego    7 Reviews
Allison · Camillus, NY
LOL
Over 19 years ago

Oswego is such a college town!!! Its kind of boring unless you like to drink alot. However, the sunsets on Lake Ontario are amazing, and they never get  More

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Clifford · Oswego, NY
Historical sites
Over 19 years ago

In Oswego,NY, The historical sites are very interesting. Fort Ontario was built in 1700's before the revolution war. French, British and United States colonists were  More

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Andrew · Purchase, NY
Small town life, small town politics
Over 19 years ago

A good place to raise a family. Much of the jobs in the area are from the power plants (they're safe!) and the aluminum facility. There is also a state college and the  More

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