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Harrisburg, PA vs Ardmore, PA

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- Ardmore is 0% more densely populated than Harrisburg.
- People are 86.6% more likely to be married in Ardmore.
- The Median Age is 7.0 years older in Ardmore.
 Harrisburg, PAArdmore, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock14,391329,725,481
 Female Population51.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock38.638.4
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 Population - 201049,513  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock12,616285,036,114
 Population - 199052,376  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock6.7%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-5.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock7,305.193.4
 Land Area8.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Harrisburg, PAArdmore, PAUnited States
 Age 0 to 48.6%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.6%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.8%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3417.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock17.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Harrisburg, PAArdmore, PAUnited States
 White24.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock10.7%12.2%
 Asian2.6%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock4.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Harrisburg, PAArdmore, PAUnited States
 Married Population31.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock56.9%48.0%
 Married but Separated4.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock41.3%50.2%
 Never Married49.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock9.6%10.8%
 Widowed6.1%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.252.60
 Households20,953  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,74380,755,759
     Married couple, w/children15.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock46.2%42.9%
 Non Family Households10,446  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock9.3%15.8%
     Single householder, no children18.9%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Harrisburg    23 Reviews

I wouldn't recommend Harrisburg. I currently live here, but I'm moving to Lancaster in a month. The problem with Harrisburg is that many long-term residents often refer  More

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Over 8 years ago

I moved to Harrisburg right after college and have been here for about 6 years now. This city is OK. Downtown has some nicer restaurants, but still has just as many  More

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Having lived here many years I've noticed that some people are very nice but most won't give you the time of day.Due to many years of "lifetime" politicians, the city is  More

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Reviews for Ardmore    3 Reviews

Joe · 

I live in wynnewood. Everyone is up tight, in a hurry, rude. You cant get very far from major roads (lancaster ave montgomery) so air is unhealthy. Did you notice water  More

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Over 18 years ago

We are within walking distance to a great small town shopping area (Suburban Square), public transportation, and a great night life. I enjoy the public parks, the access  More

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Over 19 years ago

Ardmore is a town with many Christian churches and at least one elementary school for Jewish children. With its racially diverse population, Ardmore has a variety of  More

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