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Fredericksburg, VA vs Reading, PA

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- Reading is 0% more densely populated than Fredericksburg.
- People are 17.3% less likely to be married in Reading.
- The Median Age is 0.1 years older in Reading.
 Fredericksburg, VAReading, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock94,161329,725,481
 Female Population53.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population46.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock30.838.4
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 Population - 201024,356  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock81,207285,036,114
 Population - 199019,027  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock8.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now55.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock9,586.793.4
 Land Area10.5  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.3264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Fredericksburg, VAReading, PAUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock8.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 208.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.9%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3416.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.1%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.3%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Fredericksburg, VAReading, PAUnited States
 White58.0%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock8.7%12.2%
 Asian3.5%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races6.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock66.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Fredericksburg, VAReading, PAUnited States
 Married Population41.6%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock30.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock65.6%50.2%
 Never Married45.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.5%10.8%
 Widowed2.5%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.822.60
 Households11,198  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock20,17880,755,759
     Married couple, w/children24.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock24.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households5,337  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock37.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children8.9%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Fredericksburg    17 Reviews

Fredericksburg has an undeniably small town charm and an all around appeal that is hard to beat, in the context of its proximity to the larger DC Metro area. The  More

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I have lived in Fredericksburg for over 10 years and love it. The housing prices are affordable and this historic city has so much to offer. Ideal location also situated  More

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Disclaimer right off the top; yes I know there are good people everywhere and some are here as well but Fredericksburg is far from an ideal place to live and here is  More

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Reviews for Reading    15 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Having lived in Reading in the 1960's and early 1970's I can definitely say the city has gone downhill as it has in reality been a victim of two major forces; first  More

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Over 11 years ago

Berks County is beautiful in the fall. Cool, crisp air and the trees are a pallet of  More

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Over 12 years ago

Well to start, in the past 8 years ive lived in 7 states, some pros and cons. Tucson I loved in all respects except its not as nice as living in a small town but it  More

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