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Harrisburg, PA vs Newport News, VA

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- Newport News is 0% more densely populated than Harrisburg.
- People are 41.1% more likely to be married in Newport News.
- The Median Age is 2.3 years older in Newport News.
 Harrisburg, PANewport News, VAUnited States
 Population  Unlock185,069329,725,481
 Female Population51.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock33.938.4
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 Population - 201049,513  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock180,150285,036,114
 Population - 199052,376  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-0.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-5.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,677.593.4
 Land Area8.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock50.6264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Harrisburg, PANewport News, VAUnited States
 Age 0 to 48.6%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.7%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  Unlock6.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3417.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.5%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.7%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.4%1.9%
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 Race
 Harrisburg, PANewport News, VAUnited States
 White24.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock40.2%12.2%
 Asian2.6%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.8%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock9.6%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Harrisburg, PANewport News, VAUnited States
 Married Population31.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock40.9%48.0%
 Married but Separated4.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock55.6%50.2%
 Never Married49.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.4%10.8%
 Widowed6.1%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.362.60
 Households20,953  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock44,07380,755,759
     Married couple, w/children15.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock37.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households10,446  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock25.8%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 Newport News    36 Reviews

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So, let's start with the positives. Newport News Park is gigantic and has archery, disc golf, canoeing, camping, playgrounds, picnic areas, a beautiful reflecting  More

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Reading a lot of other reviews here I can agree and understand a lot of the negative sentiment. NPN has some crime. Just about as much as any other place from what I've  More

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Over 9 years ago

Its not that bad here. I moved here from the actual city of Chicago and not the suburbs. Believe me I have seen my share of violence. My senior and junior year I had  More

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