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Elkins, WV vs Greensboro, NC

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- Greensboro is 0% more densely populated than Elkins.
- People are 18.0% more likely to be married in Greensboro.
- The Median Age is 3.6 years younger in Greensboro.
 Elkins, WVGreensboro, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock295,483329,725,481
 Female Population52.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.9%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock34.538.4
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 Population - 20107,186  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock223,891285,036,114
 Population - 19907,420  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock33.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-6.9%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,292.993.4
 Land Area3.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock5.3264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Elkins, WVGreensboro, NCUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.9%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.6%3.9%
 Age 18 to 208.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.3%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3411.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.0%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 648.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Elkins, WVGreensboro, NCUnited States
 White89.7%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock42.6%12.2%
 Asian0.6%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.6%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock8.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Elkins, WVGreensboro, NCUnited States
 Married Population33.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock36.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock60.6%50.2%
 Never Married42.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.0%10.8%
 Widowed5.8%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.362.60
 Households2,500  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock67,09880,755,759
     Married couple, w/children23.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock34.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households1,159  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock27.0%15.8%
     Single householder, no children17.5%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Elkins    2 Reviews
Delores · Athens, WV
Elkins does have it all
Over 17 years ago

I submitted my review in response to another review, Gina, regarding Elkins, WV, but I'm not sure it was actually submitted. It was lengthy and I cannot resubmit it at  More

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gina · Elkins, WV
Elkins, WV
Over 18 years ago

Elkins is a fairly small town and very safe place to live. We have a great college right here and it is a good place to live if you want a variety in weather and  More

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Reviews for Greensboro    56 Reviews
Gebre · Greensboro, NC
Great City Getting Even Better
Over 1 years ago

I have lived in this city for 14 years. I am 50 and lived at different places. This is where I lived the longest and I am loving it. It has that sweet balance everyone  More

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Pat · Greensboro, NC
Great Place for Families and College Kids!!
Over 3 years ago

I have lived in Greensboro for almost 30 years. Moved here in the 8th grade from Long Beach California. We literally fell in love with this great state and Greensboro in  More

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L · Greensboro, NC
Sure..come to Greensboro
Over 3 years ago

Born and raised here. Yes some crime like everywhere else, but overall, I'm not afraid to be out at night. You might like some areas right outside of the city..  More

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