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Lexington, SC vs Meriden, CT

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- Meriden is 0% more densely populated than Lexington.
- People are 25.3% less likely to be married in Meriden.
- The Median Age is 2.5 years older in Meriden.
 Lexington, SCMeriden, CTUnited States
 Population  Unlock60,790329,725,481
 Female Population50.4%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.6%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock40.238.4
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 Population - 201018,714  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock58,244285,036,114
 Population - 19903,289  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock1.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now590.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,554.393.4
 Land Area11.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.4264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Lexington, SCMeriden, CTUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.7%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.5%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.7%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.5%1.9%
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 Race
 Lexington, SCMeriden, CTUnited States
 White76.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock8.6%12.2%
 Asian5.3%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.4%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.7%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock35.6%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Lexington, SCMeriden, CTUnited States
 Married Population54.5%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock38.9%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.3%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock59.3%50.2%
 Never Married28.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock13.2%10.8%
 Widowed5.8%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.372.60
 Households8,923  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock14,78580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children43.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock37.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,358  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock21.2%15.8%
     Single householder, no children4.7%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Lexington    6 Reviews

Over the years Lexington has grown and there are indeed good schools, low cost of living, chain stores & plenty of churches. However, there is a high percentage of  More

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Over 13 years ago

It's a great place to raise a  More

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Over 15 years ago

We moved down here from Pennsylvania almost 5 years ago and have enjoyed every minute. We really miss our friends from up there, but that's about it. Just like  More

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Reviews for Meriden    14 Reviews

I was born and raise in Meriden, CT. Meriden has gotten way worse. Don't move to Meriden.  More

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Over 9 years ago

Don't move to Meriden. Lived here most of my life and I am moving out. Crime is on the rise and few employment opportunities. A very disjointed population that cares  More

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Over 11 years ago

Traffic patterns and constant disrepair tend to make for long and aggravating commutes. While there are employment gains the quality of the work is significantly  More

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