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Harrisburg, PA vs Brooklyn, NY

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- Brooklyn is 0% more densely populated than Harrisburg.
- People are 37.1% more likely to be married in Brooklyn.
- The Median Age is 4.1 years older in Brooklyn.
 Harrisburg, PABrooklyn, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock2,712,360329,725,481
 Female Population51.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock35.738.4
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 Population - 201049,513  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock2,465,326285,036,114
 Population - 199052,376  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock3.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-5.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock38,301.593.4
 Land Area8.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock26.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Harrisburg, PABrooklyn, NYUnited States
 Age 0 to 48.6%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.9%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3417.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Harrisburg, PABrooklyn, NYUnited States
 White24.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock28.6%12.2%
 Asian2.6%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.7%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock18.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Harrisburg, PABrooklyn, NYUnited States
 Married Population31.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock40.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated4.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock56.9%50.2%
 Never Married49.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock7.4%10.8%
 Widowed6.1%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.712.60
 Households20,953  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock599,78880,755,759
     Married couple, w/children15.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock33.2%42.9%
 Non Family Households10,446  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock18.8%15.8%
     Single householder, no children18.9%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Harrisburg    23 Reviews
Ryan · Harrisburg, PA
Decaying city that is a shadow of its former self.
Over 4 years ago

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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Erik · Mechanicsburg, PA
It's OK
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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Dale · Harrisburg, PA
lifetime resident ready to move
Over 10 years ago

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 Brooklyn    2 Reviews
Baby · New York, NY
Brooklyn's weather needs its own chart.
Over 4 years ago

Born in Downstate IE East Flatbush. Lived in Bushwick, Brownsville, Canarsie, Crown Heights, East New York and Back in East Flatbush now. If you know Brooklyn you'll  More

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Briana · Stamford, CT
It's All About Brooklyn!!!
Over 7 years ago

I looooooove Brooklyn! So much culture! So many options of restaurants! So much diversity. It's one of the best places I've been to and lived. Granted, the commute is  More

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