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Durham, NC vs Huntsville, AL

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- Huntsville is 0% more densely populated than Durham.
- People are 6.4% more likely to be married in Huntsville.
- The Median Age is 2.5 years older in Huntsville.
 Durham, NCHuntsville, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock210,081329,725,481
 Female Population52.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock37.138.4
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 Population - 2010231,586  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock158,216285,036,114
 Population - 1990136,611  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock28.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now109.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock980.193.4
 Land Area112.2  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.4264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Durham, NCHuntsville, ALUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.7%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.5%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 205.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock7.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3419.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.1%1.9%
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 Race
 Durham, NCHuntsville, ALUnited States
 White40.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock30.6%12.2%
 Asian5.3%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.1%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock6.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Durham, NCHuntsville, ALUnited States
 Married Population42.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock43.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock54.3%50.2%
 Never Married43.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.4%10.8%
 Widowed4.1%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.212.60
 Households117,638  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock51,70480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children27.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock45.6%42.9%
 Non Family Households52,685  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock19.0%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.4%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Durham    43 Reviews
Patrick · Durham, NC
Great place to live despite crime rates
Over 3 years ago

I was raised in this city, left for work in the 2010s, and returned in 2018. This city has changed a lot over the years for the better. Growing up there was not a ton to  More

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Jade · Durham, NC
Durham is changing
Over 4 years ago

I've lived in durham for a few years and my experience is coming from someone who has traveled all over the world and has lived in many different states. First things  More

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Kace · Durham, NC
Love This City
Over 4 years ago

I live here for my entire life and it has never gotten boring, I love the scenery, nightlife and basically everything here. There is always something new to do and  More

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Reviews for Huntsville    53 Reviews
Mia · Knoxville, TN
Honest Mixed Review about Everything
Over 1 years ago

Low cost of living, and all the amenities you need within a short distance. However, the city really hasn't gone through gentrification. There isn't a "nice" part of  More

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S · Huntsville, AL
Way to expensive
Over 4 years ago

Everyone is always like “Huntsville is so up and coming”, which it is, but it’s forcing people out of their homes. They’ve created more jobs and places to live but not  More

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S · Huntsville, AL
Way to expensive
Over 4 years ago

Everyone is always like “Huntsville is so up and coming”, which it is, but it’s forcing people out of their homes. They’ve created more jobs and places to live but not  More

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