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Jersey City, NJ vs Princeton, NJ

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- Princeton is 0% more densely populated than Jersey City.
- People are 1.3% less likely to be married in Princeton.
- The Median Age is 5.6 years younger in Princeton.
 Jersey City, NJPrinceton, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,717329,725,481
 Female Population49.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock28.938.4
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 Population - 2010248,324  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock14,203285,036,114
 Population - 1990228,537  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock117.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now14.9%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,711.693.4
 Land Area14.7  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.5264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Jersey City, NJPrinceton, NJUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.9%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock11.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3422.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock8.4%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.1%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.5%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Jersey City, NJPrinceton, NJUnited States
 White22.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock6.3%12.2%
 Asian25.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock6.3%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Jersey City, NJPrinceton, NJUnited States
 Married Population46.0%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock44.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock54.6%50.2%
 Never Married42.0%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock5.0%10.8%
 Widowed4.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.692.60
 Households115,654  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock6,16480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children31.7%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock42.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households48,402  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock8.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children16.1%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Jersey City    20 Reviews
ursula · Jersey City, NJ
n/a
Over 12 years ago

no  More

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jean · Jersey City, NJ
My home town, Jersey City
Over 16 years ago

Jersey City has improved over the past 10-15 years, especially Downtown Jersey City. It has the charm of brownstone homes and the appeal of new high rise condo  More

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Doryn · Jersey City, NJ
It's not that bad
Over 17 years ago

I'm fairly young but I grew up in this city, and it's not that bad. Some people say it's dangerous and I beg to differ. If you come from the suburbs perhaps you may feel  More

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Reviews for Princeton    5 Reviews
Philip · Princeton, NJ
College towns are in a class by themselves
Over 15 years ago

Many cities have colleges in them, but Princeton's character and quality of life are very deeply influenced by having such an outstanding school contributing to all  More

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Abhd · Princeton, NJ
Quick response to crime
Over 16 years ago

police are very quick to respond and resolve crime problems. very safe place to live. when you feel safe, all other issues are  More

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katherine  · Princeton, NJ
Homes are Always in Demand!
Over 17 years ago

You'll never lose on a real estate investment in Princeton. It has that cache that people always desire. McCarter Theatre, University concerts, fine dining, great  More

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