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Garner, NC vs Smyrna, TN

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- Smyrna is 0% more densely populated than Garner.
- People are 6.9% less likely to be married in Smyrna.
- The Median Age is 2.4 years younger in Smyrna.
 Garner, NCSmyrna, TNUnited States
 Population  Unlock52,401329,725,481
 Female Population51.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock34.438.4
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 Population - 201025,911  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock25,569285,036,114
 Population - 199014,967  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock108.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now115.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,729.093.4
 Land Area15.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Garner, NCSmyrna, TNUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.7%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.3%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.3%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3418.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.0%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock5.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock0.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Garner, NCSmyrna, TNUnited States
 White57.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock17.0%12.2%
 Asian1.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock12.3%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Garner, NCSmyrna, TNUnited States
 Married Population51.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock47.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock51.7%50.2%
 Never Married33.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.6%10.8%
 Widowed5.2%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.742.60
 Households12,221  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock13,17380,755,759
     Married couple, w/children32.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock36.2%42.9%
 Non Family Households4,337  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock20.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children10.7%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Garner    3 Reviews

One of the best areas in the Triangle Region of North Carolina for cost effective housing. Since the RE bust in 2008 home prices have fallen across the country. The  More

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I moved here about a year ago from FL and love it. We chose Johnston County as opposed to Wake County due to the tax base and the schools. The cost of a home out here  More

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Hi. I currently live in Hollywood, Florida and truly love it; however, I've decided to return to Garner where I lived for 7 years. The grass is really not greener here.  More

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Reviews for Smyrna    8 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

I have lived in Smyrna, TN for a couple years now and am enjoying a nice condo and a good job. The cost is much cheaper than California and the people are really nice  More

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Over 13 years ago

This area is prone to stronger storms that the greater Nashville area. From here to Murfreesboro, southeast, is more likely to get hail and tornadoes activity than other  More

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Over 14 years ago

I've lived in Smyrna for 26 years. I am currently a Realtor in this area. Smyrna is truly a fantastic place to live. We have easy access to Nashville and all the big  More

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