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Galveston, TX vs Brockton, MA

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- Brockton is 0% more densely populated than Galveston.
- People are 1.3% less likely to be married in Brockton.
- The Median Age is 4.3 years younger in Brockton.
 Galveston, TXBrockton, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock104,216329,725,481
 Female Population49.4%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.6%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock35.738.4
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 Population - 201047,794  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock94,304285,036,114
 Population - 199059,070  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock1.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-15.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock4,885.293.4
 Land Area41.2  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Galveston, TXBrockton, MAUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.6%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.5%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.5%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock5.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.5%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.2%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Galveston, TXBrockton, MAUnited States
 White48.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock39.8%12.2%
 Asian2.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock7.7%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock12.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Galveston, TXBrockton, MAUnited States
 Married Population42.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock38.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock58.1%50.2%
 Never Married37.9%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock10.5%10.8%
 Widowed5.5%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.922.60
 Households23,313  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock24,93280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children19.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock27.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households10,909  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock28.3%15.8%
     Single householder, no children15.5%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Galveston    11 Reviews
Clinton · Richardson, TX
Location
Over 9 years ago

Your intro page for Galveston, Texas shows the location as: Location: Southeast Texas, 50 miles inland from the Gulf Coast I'd like to let you know that Galveston (not  More

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April · Laredo, TX
Visiting and Appreciating Galveston
Over 12 years ago

Galveston is one of the friendliest, relaxing invigorating places my family and I have visited. My children love this island, and we are considering moving here.  More

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Mary · Asheville, NC
The Galveston of the 1950's and 1960's
Over 14 years ago

I was born on the island in 1948 and graduated from Ball High in 1966. Growing up on the island was a lot of fun and the island was clean and safe. I have seen the  More

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Reviews for Brockton    4 Reviews
David · Cambridge, MA
If You’re Heading To Brockton, Make a U-Turn
Over 3 years ago

I joined this site specifically so I could write this review. I can tell you with with absolute certainty and every ounce of conviction in my soul that:The best place to  More

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Robert · Brockton, MA
Drugs, gang violence, crooked system
Over 4 years ago

Born and raised in Brockton, the closer towards the police station and shelter the closer you are to drug addicts and gang violence. I’ve woken up many sleepless  More

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Nahomie Vilnaigre · Brockton, MA
Real Estate
Over 8 years ago

Recently the city of Champions has become the city of opportunities. Brockton real estate market is experiencing one of the highest property valuation increases in the  More

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