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Fort Worth, TX vs Harrisburg, PA

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- Harrisburg is 0% more densely populated than Fort Worth.
- People are 35.7% less likely to be married in Harrisburg.
- The Median Age is 1.4 years younger in Harrisburg.
 Fort Worth, TXHarrisburg, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock49,969329,725,481
 Female Population51.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock31.638.4
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 Population - 2010748,419  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock48,950285,036,114
 Population - 1990447,619  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock0.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now107.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock6,154.693.4
 Land Area344.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock3.7264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Fort Worth, TXHarrisburg, PAUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.6%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock8.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.7%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.6%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.7%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3416.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.1%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock0.9%1.9%
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 Race
 Fort Worth, TXHarrisburg, PAUnited States
 White38.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock44.0%12.2%
 Asian4.8%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.6%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock25.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Fort Worth, TXHarrisburg, PAUnited States
 Married Population48.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock27.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock68.6%50.2%
 Never Married35.5%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock13.0%10.8%
 Widowed4.4%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.332.60
 Households317,872  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock10,50780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children35.9%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock26.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households104,746  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock40.0%15.8%
     Single householder, no children10.8%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Fort Worth    82 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

This city is one of the best in Texas! It has a small-town atmosphere with friendly people. It has a strong southern charm feel, and there are plenty things to do. The  More

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Over 4 years ago

I moved here from the Midwest in 2015. The best decision I could have made. Living in North Fort Worth, I couldn’t have for a better feel coming from a high crime rate  More

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Over 5 years ago

Fort Worth may have a reputation for being an overgrown cowboy town, but that's not an accurate representation. The city's art institutions are the finest in Texas and  More

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Reviews for Harrisburg    23 Reviews

I wouldn't recommend Harrisburg. I currently live here, but I'm moving to Lancaster in a month. The problem with Harrisburg is that many long-term residents often refer  More

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Over 8 years ago

I moved to Harrisburg right after college and have been here for about 6 years now. This city is OK. Downtown has some nicer restaurants, but still has just as many  More

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Having lived here many years I've noticed that some people are very nice but most won't give you the time of day.Due to many years of "lifetime" politicians, the city is  More

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