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Jefferson, NJ vs Manhattan, NY

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- Manhattan is 0% more densely populated than Jefferson.
- People are 38.3% less likely to be married in Manhattan.
- The Median Age is 8.4 years younger in Manhattan.
 Jefferson, NJManhattan, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock1,669,127329,725,481
 Female Population48.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.9%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock38.138.4
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 Population - 201021,299  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock1,537,195285,036,114
 Population - 199017,825  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock4.9%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now15.6%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock73,114.393.4
 Land Area38.9  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock10.8264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Jefferson, NJManhattan, NYUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.6%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock3.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 349.5%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5416.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.0%6.7%
 Age 60 to 649.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.4%1.9%
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 Race
 Jefferson, NJManhattan, NYUnited States
 White82.7%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock12.1%12.2%
 Asian4.5%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.6%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock25.6%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Jefferson, NJManhattan, NYUnited States
 Married Population60.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock34.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock62.9%50.2%
 Never Married25.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.7%10.8%
 Widowed4.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.092.60
 Households8,151  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock327,37280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children32.7%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock41.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,572  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock16.3%15.8%
     Single householder, no children5.3%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Jefferson    2 Reviews
Nomad · Lake Hopatcong, NJ
Great place to live...
Over 17 years ago

Low taxes, GREAT schools, Wonderful recreation in and out of schools. Excellent teachers and staff. In and around Lake Hopatcong, fishing, boating and beaches  More

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Robert · Lake Hopatcong, NJ
Jefferson Township, NJ
Over 17 years ago

Great place to live in Morris County, NJ. Year round entertainment both indoors and outdoors. Great youth sports programs thru high school. Hunting, fishing etc. On  More

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Reviews for Manhattan    2 Reviews
Singe · New York, NY
Great place
Over 2 years ago

Manhattan is a great place with lots to see and do. Exciting to visit and great to live if you have the  More

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Demarcus · Bellingham, WA
Great city love the people, keep clear of Caleb
Over 3 years ago

This is the best city ever, it is very welcoming and there is a lot of fun things to do. I have lived her for 2 years now and have already had so many great experiences  More

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