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Harrisburg, PA vs Surprise, AZ

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- Surprise is 0% more densely populated than Harrisburg.
- People are 89.3% more likely to be married in Surprise.
- The Median Age is 10.1 years older in Surprise.
 Harrisburg, PASurprise, AZUnited States
 Population  Unlock141,875329,725,481
 Female Population51.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock41.738.4
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 Population - 201049,513  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock30,848285,036,114
 Population - 199052,376  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock379.7%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-5.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,311.693.4
 Land Area8.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Harrisburg, PASurprise, AZUnited 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  Unlock4.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.8%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3417.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.4%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock4.9%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.5%1.9%
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 Race
 Harrisburg, PASurprise, AZUnited States
 White24.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock5.0%12.2%
 Asian2.6%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.5%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock20.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Harrisburg, PASurprise, AZUnited States
 Married Population31.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock58.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated4.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock40.5%50.2%
 Never Married49.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock9.9%10.8%
 Widowed6.1%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.712.60
 Households20,953  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock39,49180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children15.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock49.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households10,446  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock12.0%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 Surprise    52 Reviews

I have lived in Surprise, Az. For the past 21 years. One of the best cities to live in Az. From the police department to maintaining the streets & freeways. One thing I  More

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I am an Arizona native - 55 years - and have lived in Surprise since 2003. I wouldn't live anywhere else! I have watched this place grow and prosper. It is very family  More

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Over 11 years ago

The city of surprise is a beautiful place. It would not be a good place to live however. They have a young eager police force. You are taking a BIG risk driving  More

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