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Erie, PA vs Newark, DE

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- Newark is 0% more densely populated than Erie.
- People are 20.0% less likely to be married in Newark.
- The Median Age is 12.4 years younger in Newark.
 Erie, PANewark, DEUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,393329,725,481
 Female Population50.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock22.738.4
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 Population - 2010101,719  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock28,547285,036,114
 Population - 1990108,718  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock18.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-12.6%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,416.093.4
 Land Area19.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Erie, PANewark, DEUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 205.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock14.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.5%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock6.0%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock3.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Erie, PANewark, DEUnited States
 White68.0%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock8.5%12.2%
 Asian2.8%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock11.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Erie, PANewark, DEUnited States
 Married Population35.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock27.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock71.6%50.2%
 Never Married46.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock4.7%10.8%
 Widowed5.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.532.60
 Households38,992  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock4,35280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children20.7%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock52.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households18,597  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock8.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.5%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Erie    28 Reviews

Erie is a hidden gem with something for everyone. Presque isle state park draws about as many visitors as Yellowstone and more than My. Rushmore. Outdoors are covered  More

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K · Erie, PA
Over 2 years ago

I've lived in Erie for 13 years. PROS: - Presque Isle - Shopping options on Peach Street - Great fishing - The Otters and SeaWolves - Decent food scene - 3  More

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Over 6 years ago

I've lived in numerous cities and towns around the country and traveled to countless others. Erie, PA remains, surprisingly, my favorite place to live, work and play.  More

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Reviews for Newark    8 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Generally, Delaware public schools are dreadful. Most people that can afford it choose to invest in their child or children by sending them anywhere but to a Delaware  More

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I have lived in Newark for 27 years. My great-grandmother owned the Windy Hills development when it was a farm, and my father even grew up in the same house that I did.  More

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I am thinking of moving to Newark, but wanted to know if commuting to Philly is possible, especially outside of 9-5 hours. I see PATCO runs to Newark, but I don't know  More

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