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Gainesville, GA vs Alpharetta, GA

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- Alpharetta is 0% more densely populated than Gainesville.
- People are 39.9% more likely to be married in Alpharetta.
- The Median Age is 7.9 years older in Alpharetta.
 Gainesville, GAAlpharetta, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock65,187329,725,481
 Female Population53.4%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population46.6%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock40.338.4
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 Population - 201034,066  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock34,854285,036,114
 Population - 199017,885  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock94.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now147.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,423.493.4
 Land Area32.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.4264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Gainesville, GAAlpharetta, GAUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.2%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.4%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.5%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock8.6%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.4%1.9%
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 Race
 Gainesville, GAAlpharetta, GAUnited States
 White40.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock11.8%12.2%
 Asian2.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock1.7%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock7.6%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Gainesville, GAAlpharetta, GAUnited States
 Married Population44.6%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock61.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock37.5%50.2%
 Never Married38.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.1%10.8%
 Widowed4.8%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.752.60
 Households14,619  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock17,76980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children32.1%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock43.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households5,312  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock10.3%15.8%
     Single householder, no children13.2%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Gainesville    6 Reviews
theo · Gainesville, GA
inflated self-assessment
Over 10 years ago

Don't know if it is the proximity to Atlanta that keeps prices high or the rural/frugal thinking that keeps housing opportunities at a minimum, but after living here for  More

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phillip · Gainesville, GA
Good place to live move to Gainesville,Ga.
Over 13 years ago

I moved to Gainesville,Ga in 2010 from NYC and I have found it's a great place to raise your childrens and a good quality of life.It's a good place to live. Gainesville  More

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Charles · Gainesville, GA
Great Place
Over 16 years ago

This is a great place to live if you like the country feel and enjoy all 4 seasons. Nice people and lots to  More

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Reviews for Alpharetta    26 Reviews
Mary · Johns Creek, GA
Great city to live
Over 6 years ago

I have lived in Alpharetta for almost 6 years. Great city, professional residents, high end neighborhoods, and of course beautiful shopping centers. The example is  More

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Kim · Johns Creek, GA
Meh.
Over 6 years ago

I’ve lived in Alpharetta for 13y. I was initially excited and open-minded about living in the South. (We are from Chicago). The traffic is terrible. Urban planning  More

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Sue · Alpharetta, GA
Alpharetta, GA
Over 8 years ago

I live work and play in Alpharetta, GA. The standard of living is excellent. Housing is high end and affordable. Schools are highly rated. Amenities are top notch and  More

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