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Golden, CO vs Matthews, NC

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- Matthews is 0% more densely populated than Golden.
- People are 37.8% more likely to be married in Matthews.
- The Median Age is 4.8 years older in Matthews.
 Golden, COMatthews, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,417329,725,481
 Female Population41.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population58.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock39.538.4
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 Population - 201018,907  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock22,127285,036,114
 Population - 199013,116  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock52.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now55.1%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,719.093.4
 Land Area9.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Golden, COMatthews, NCUnited States
 Age 0 to 43.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.6%3.9%
 Age 18 to 209.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.7%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.4%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.0%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Golden, COMatthews, NCUnited States
 White84.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock11.4%12.2%
 Asian2.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.1%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock7.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Golden, COMatthews, NCUnited States
 Married Population42.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock57.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock41.0%50.2%
 Never Married41.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.2%10.8%
 Widowed3.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.672.60
 Households7,446  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock8,01180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children37.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock47.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,481  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock9.7%15.8%
     Single householder, no children9.0%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Golden    5 Reviews
Lisa · Golden, CO
LOVELY CITY & STATE, BUT...
Over 10 years ago

...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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LEIANNA · Golden, CO
Not just for extreme sportsperson...
Over 11 years ago

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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Mary · Golden, CO
Love this place!
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 Matthews    2 Reviews
Marc · Matthews, NC
See Charlotte
Over 16 years ago

Matthews is a suburb of Charlotte. It's big advantage over Charlotte is that you are on the edge of the rural areas, and it is safer. Don't expect to save any on taxes  More

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denise · Ogden, UT
Moving Soon
Over 19 years ago

Is there segragation in  More

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