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Edison, NJ vs Altoona, PA

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- Altoona is 0% more densely populated than Edison.
- People are 28.3% less likely to be married in Altoona.
- The Median Age is 0.4 years older in Altoona.
 Edison, NJAltoona, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,114329,725,481
 Female Population49.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock39.638.4
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 Population - 2010100,292  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock49,523285,036,114
 Population - 199088,680  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-13.2%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now11.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock4,505.693.4
 Land Area30.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Edison, NJAltoona, PAUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.3%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.9%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.9%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.6%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.0%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.9%1.9%
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 Race
 Edison, NJAltoona, PAUnited States
 White27.5%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock2.9%12.2%
 Asian49.8%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.1%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock1.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Edison, NJAltoona, PAUnited States
 Married Population62.2%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock41.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock55.4%50.2%
 Never Married26.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock13.7%10.8%
 Widowed5.3%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.382.60
 Households36,373  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock10,86180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children45.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock40.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households8,191  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock23.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children8.9%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Edison    5 Reviews

Tammy · 

I don't recommend living here if you are planning to move here with a family- even a small one. The school system is terrible- teachers are racist and have favorites,  More

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Over 11 years ago

cost and taxes to  More

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Over 11 years ago

North Edison is a somewhat typical suburban town, with a few differences. The town is unofficially separated by school districts into North Edison and South Edison,  More

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Reviews for Altoona    11 Reviews

Sun rises and sets over 2000+ ft. mountains, which does seem to shorten your summer days. It gets hot and humid in the summer, with not a lot of wind or airflow,  More

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Over 5 years ago

Though the climate in Altoona is cold in the Winter, it does often get less snow than Western Pennsylvania because of the Allegheny Front mountain range just to the west  More

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I grew up in Hollidaysburg near Altoona. The city has had its ups and downs throughout the years but all in all I think that central PA has the most beautiful scenery  More

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