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Charlottesville, VA vs Bessemer, AL

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- Bessemer is 0% more densely populated than Charlottesville.
- People are 8.1% less likely to be married in Bessemer.
- The Median Age is 9.5 years older in Bessemer.
 Charlottesville, VABessemer, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock26,171329,725,481
 Female Population51.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock4238.4
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 Population - 201043,467  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock29,672285,036,114
 Population - 199040,341  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-12.2%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now16.4%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock645.693.4
 Land Area10.2  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Charlottesville, VABessemer, ALUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.3%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.5%6.1%
 Age 10 to 143.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 208.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3419.2%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock10.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock8.1%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.8%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.4%1.9%
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 Race
 Charlottesville, VABessemer, ALUnited States
 White65.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock72.5%12.2%
 Asian7.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock5.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Charlottesville, VABessemer, ALUnited States
 Married Population34.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock28.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock68.4%50.2%
 Never Married51.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock15.9%10.8%
 Widowed3.7%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.422.60
 Households19,312  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock5,68880,755,759
     Married couple, w/children29.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock35.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households10,581  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock27.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.0%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Charlottesville    44 Reviews
Juliette · Charlottesville, VA
Not a good place anymore
Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Charlottesville, Albemarle County for 25 years. It USED to be a decent place but in the past 10 years has gone downhill. Rent is TOO high, landlords are  More

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A. S. · Charlottesville, VA
Nothing positive
Over 4 years ago

Loved here for 7 years, lots of parks and close proximity to Shenandoah, but that’s where the positives end. High cost of living with extreme income inequality,  More

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A. S. · Charlottesville, VA
Good luck!
Over 4 years ago

Charlottesville resident for 7 years. Plenty of parks, the Rivanna River and trail, and a short drive to Shenandoah National Park means plenty of opportunities for  More

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Reviews for Bessemer    7 Reviews
Anthony · Bessemer, AL
Bessemer Al
Over 11 years ago

Melissa, as a citizen and business person of Bessemer I am trerrible Sad to hear of your experience. I have had the opportunity to live and travel to other area And  More

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Anthony · Bessemer, AL
Accountability for a Better Bessemer (ABB)
Over 11 years ago

Melissa, as a citizen and business person of Bessemer I am trerrible Sad to hear of your experience. I have had the opportunity to live and travel to other area And  More

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Anthony · Bessemer, AL
Accountability for a better Bessemer
Over 11 years ago

Melissa, as a citizen and business person of Bessemer I am trerrible Sad to hear of your experience. I have had the opportunity to live and travel to other area And  More

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