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Golden, CO vs Jersey City, NJ

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- Jersey City is 0% more densely populated than Golden.
- People are 7.4% more likely to be married in Jersey City.
- The Median Age is 0.2 years younger in Jersey City.
 Golden, COJersey City, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock287,146329,725,481
 Female Population41.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population58.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock34.538.4
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 Population - 201018,907  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock240,055285,036,114
 Population - 199013,116  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock9.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now55.1%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock19,475.593.4
 Land Area9.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock6.4264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Golden, COJersey City, NJUnited States
 Age 0 to 43.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 209.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock16.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.4%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.4%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  Unlock1.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Golden, COJersey City, NJUnited States
 White84.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock20.9%12.2%
 Asian2.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.8%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock27.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Golden, COJersey City, NJUnited States
 Married Population42.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock43.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock54.0%50.2%
 Never Married41.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock7.9%10.8%
 Widowed3.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.462.60
 Households7,446  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock67,25280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children37.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock36.2%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,481  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock16.1%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 Jersey City    20 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

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Over 16 years ago

Jersey City has improved over the past 10-15 years, especially Downtown Jersey City. It has the charm of brownstone homes and the appeal of new high rise condo  More

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Over 17 years ago

I'm fairly young but I grew up in this city, and it's not that bad. Some people say it's dangerous and I beg to differ. If you come from the suburbs perhaps you may feel  More

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