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Christiansburg, VA vs Franklin, KY

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- Franklin is 0% more densely populated than Christiansburg.
- People are 9.7% less likely to be married in Franklin.
- The Median Age is 3.5 years younger in Franklin.
 Christiansburg, VAFranklin, KYUnited States
 Population  Unlock9,885329,725,481
 Female Population50.3%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock34.438.4
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 Population - 201021,004  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock7,996285,036,114
 Population - 199015,004  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock13.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now49.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock696.993.4
 Land Area14.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Christiansburg, VAFranklin, KYUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.2%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.5%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3416.6%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5414.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.5%1.9%
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 Race
 Christiansburg, VAFranklin, KYUnited States
 White84.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock15.5%12.2%
 Asian3.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.7%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock3.0%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Christiansburg, VAFranklin, KYUnited States
 Married Population53.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock44.0%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock51.8%50.2%
 Never Married29.5%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock14.0%10.8%
 Widowed5.3%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.812.60
 Households9,572  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock2,24380,755,759
     Married couple, w/children33.7%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock38.6%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,913  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock23.2%15.8%
     Single householder, no children5.1%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Christiansburg    4 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I am a 30 year resident of Christiansburg. The cost of living is low here overall. Crime rate is low, weather is moderate with four true seasons. Blacksburg costs more  More

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Over 16 years ago

Virginia Tech is 7 miles down the road and a great place to educate and join the Hokie  More

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I have lived in Christiansburg for two years. I have found it to be a very nice place to live. Many community activities, low crime, nice neighborhoods. A very community  More

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Reviews for Franklin    4 Reviews

I've been here, for at least 7 years; it's the worst town I've ever lived in. Most people here are boring, there's little-to-nothing to do, and here I am, stuck to  More

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Moved here in April 2018 from Southern CA...best move we ever made! Great place to retire...LOW cost of living, low taxes, cheap gas, great schools & restaurants,  More

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Over 10 years ago

I recently visited Franklin for 3 days 7-24-2015 It was hot 90-95 degrees but not humid, definitely not unbearable. And I live in Ohio! Memphis is unbearable. I talked  More

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