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Durham, NC vs Savannah, GA

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- Savannah is 0% more densely populated than Durham.
- People are 19.1% less likely to be married in Savannah.
- The Median Age is 1.4 years younger in Savannah.
 Durham, NCSavannah, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock147,930329,725,481
 Female Population52.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock33.238.4
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 Population - 2010231,586  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock131,510285,036,114
 Population - 1990136,611  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock9.2%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now109.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,424.093.4
 Land Area112.2  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock4.8264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Durham, NCSavannah, GAUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.5%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 205.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock7.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3419.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.1%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Durham, NCSavannah, GAUnited States
 White40.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock51.4%12.2%
 Asian5.3%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock6.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Durham, NCSavannah, GAUnited States
 Married Population42.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock32.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock65.3%50.2%
 Never Married43.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.2%10.8%
 Widowed4.1%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.462.60
 Households117,638  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock31,42180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children27.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock36.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households52,685  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock25.6%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.4%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Durham    43 Reviews

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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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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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 Savannah    79 Reviews

One of the most polluted and unhealthy places you can live while residing in the US. The air pollution from three paper factories is twice the rate of the alarming  More

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Over 3 years ago

I've been to Savannah many times. It is where my wife grew up. The downtown is picturesque and historic. There's a great beach. The food is to die for. Supping on the  More

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My spouse and I moved to Savannah in fall of 2020 from our northern California home. But before we’re labeled as Californians driving up housing costs, let’s set that  More

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