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Harrisburg, PA vs Hackensack, NJ

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- Hackensack is 0% more densely populated than Harrisburg.
- People are 26.6% more likely to be married in Hackensack.
- The Median Age is 8.1 years older in Hackensack.
 Harrisburg, PAHackensack, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock45,723329,725,481
 Female Population51.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock39.738.4
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 Population - 201049,513  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock42,677285,036,114
 Population - 199052,376  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock3.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-5.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock10,909.893.4
 Land Area8.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Harrisburg, PAHackensack, NJUnited States
 Age 0 to 48.6%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.2%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  Unlock5.3%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3417.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock15.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.9%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.1%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.5%1.9%
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 Race
 Harrisburg, PAHackensack, NJUnited States
 White24.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock23.1%12.2%
 Asian2.6%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.6%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock36.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Harrisburg, PAHackensack, NJUnited States
 Married Population31.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock37.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated4.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock60.2%50.2%
 Never Married49.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock13.0%10.8%
 Widowed6.1%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.232.60
 Households20,953  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock10,74980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children15.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock33.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households10,446  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock19.5%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 5 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 9 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 11 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 Hackensack    3 Reviews
dishant · Ogden, UT
aggregated costs of livings
Over 11 years ago

hello,welcome!  More

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Vanessa · Hackensack, NJ
Living in Hackensack, NJ
Over 18 years ago

Hackensack has a big city feel but on a smaller scale-there are restaurants, shops to fit every lifestyle and taste. There are some negatives too. High property taxes-  More

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Evan · Hackensack, NJ
Safe
Over 20 years ago

Although becoming a more metro area, I do feel safe even during the late  More

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