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Fairhope, AL vs Decatur, GA

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- Decatur is 0% more densely populated than Fairhope.
- People are 9.4% less likely to be married in Decatur.
- The Median Age is 4.5 years younger in Decatur.
 Fairhope, ALDecatur, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock24,334329,725,481
 Female Population51.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock38.638.4
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 Population - 201016,337  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock18,147285,036,114
 Population - 19908,485  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock41.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now178.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock5,485.693.4
 Land Area13.9  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Fairhope, ALDecatur, GAUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.7%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock10.7%6.1%
 Age 10 to 1411.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.4%3.9%
 Age 18 to 201.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock2.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 348.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock15.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.0%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 849.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Fairhope, ALDecatur, GAUnited States
 White88.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock15.6%12.2%
 Asian1.6%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.4%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races0.6%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock6.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Fairhope, ALDecatur, GAUnited States
 Married Population64.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock56.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock41.7%50.2%
 Never Married21.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock9.6%10.8%
 Widowed5.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.642.60
 Households8,119  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock5,84980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children36.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock31.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,398  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock12.1%15.8%
     Single householder, no children4.0%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Fairhope    13 Reviews
J · Fairhope, AL
Very liberal small town
Over 4 years ago

I have lived here for years cute small eclectic. Liberal for Alabama.   More

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John · Cameron Park, CA
Review for liberals and conservatives
Over 4 years ago

We just moved to Fairhope from California and absolutely love it! For the most part, it’s like minded common sense conservatives close to the bay and lots of shopping.  More

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pamela · Fairhope, AL
general all aroung quality of life
Over 13 years ago

Beautiful mix of the standard retail within 15 mina, but in our downtown is ecclectic meets "old townMarch of each year Fairhope hosts a mammoth Arts and Artist event  More

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Reviews for Decatur    9 Reviews
Jarvis · Decatur, GA
Nice and Quiet Area but has crime
Over 8 years ago

I have lived in this city for over a year. Even though the area I live in is quiet and the neighbors are nice, the crime that happens around my area is terrible. It  More

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Tariq · Decatur, GA
We Can Do Better
Over 14 years ago

Depending on where you live in Decatur, you will have a different view of the city. Here in Georgia, you have the peculiar situation of having both a city of Decatur and  More

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april · Memphis, TN
Relocation
Over 15 years ago

I am currently living in Memphis, Tn. I am considering moving to Georgia! How is the job market there, and which cities do you recommend to consider buying a  More

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