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Golden, CO vs Decatur, GA

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- Decatur is 0% more densely populated than Golden.
- People are 36.1% more likely to be married in Decatur.
- The Median Age is 3.9 years older in Decatur.
 Golden, CODecatur, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock24,334329,725,481
 Female Population41.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population58.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock38.638.4
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 Population - 201018,907  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock18,147285,036,114
 Population - 199013,116  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock41.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now55.1%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock5,485.693.4
 Land Area9.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Golden, CODecatur, GAUnited States
 Age 0 to 43.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock10.7%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.4%3.9%
 Age 18 to 209.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock2.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock15.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.4%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.0%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Golden, CODecatur, GAUnited States
 White84.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock15.6%12.2%
 Asian2.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.4%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock6.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Golden, CODecatur, GAUnited States
 Married Population42.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock56.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock41.7%50.2%
 Never Married41.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock9.6%10.8%
 Widowed3.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.642.60
 Households7,446  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock5,84980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children37.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock31.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,481  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock12.1%15.8%
     Single householder, no children9.0%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Golden    5 Reviews

...6 months of winter from the first snowfall to the last. Lots of warm, sunny days in between. However...just when you think you can get out your shorts and sandals,  More

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It doesn't get any better than this little town, nestled between two stunning mesas. Beauty abounds in every direction. You have that "small town feel" but are just  More

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Over 11 years ago

Golden is a fantastic place to have a family! Close to metro Denver, but close to the mountains and all its recreation. The schools are very good! My boys are 5 and  More

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Reviews for Decatur    9 Reviews

I have lived in this city for over a year. Even though the area I live in is quiet and the neighbors are nice, the crime that happens around my area is terrible. It  More

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Over 14 years ago

Depending on where you live in Decatur, you will have a different view of the city. Here in Georgia, you have the peculiar situation of having both a city of Decatur and  More

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Over 15 years ago

I am currently living in Memphis, Tn. I am considering moving to Georgia! How is the job market there, and which cities do you recommend to consider buying a  More

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