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Ithaca, NY vs Harrisburg, PA

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- Harrisburg is 0% more densely populated than Ithaca.
- People are 57.5% more likely to be married in Harrisburg.
- The Median Age is 9.3 years older in Harrisburg.
 Ithaca, NYHarrisburg, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock49,969329,725,481
 Female Population49.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock31.638.4
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 Population - 201030,046  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock48,950285,036,114
 Population - 199029,541  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock0.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now4.9%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock6,154.693.4
 Land Area5.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock3.7264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Ithaca, NYHarrisburg, PAUnited States
 Age 0 to 41.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock8.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 142.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.6%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2028.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.7%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 545.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 643.2%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 841.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock0.9%1.9%
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 Race
 Ithaca, NYHarrisburg, PAUnited States
 White64.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock44.0%12.2%
 Asian16.1%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races6.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock25.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Ithaca, NYHarrisburg, PAUnited States
 Married Population20.0%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock27.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock68.6%50.2%
 Never Married73.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock13.0%10.8%
 Widowed2.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.332.60
 Households12,547  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock10,50780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children30.7%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock26.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households9,096  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock40.0%15.8%
     Single householder, no children8.1%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Ithaca    32 Reviews

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For a small city, its downtown has grown significantly and serves as the hub of the community. The Ithaca Commons remains the central gathering space for locals,  More

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Over 4 years ago

Great place to live. Lots to do, vibrant culture, and beautiful scenery. Don't fear the winter--it's even beautiful then. Only complaint is the housing market. Way  More

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I was born, raised, educated there (Ithaca High and Cornell). In my opinion, before leaving to pursue my career, it seemed like the most beautiful, clean, low crime,  More

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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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