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Macon, GA vs Ithaca, NY

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- Ithaca is 0% more densely populated than Macon.
- People are 149.5% more likely to be married in Ithaca.
- The Median Age is 16.1 years older in Ithaca.
 Ithaca, GAUnited States, NY
 Population  Unlock329,725,481
 Female Population49.2%  Unlock
 Male Population50.8%  Unlock
 Median Age  Unlock38.4
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 Population - 201030,046  Unlock
 Population - 2000  Unlock285,036,114
 Population - 199029,541  Unlock
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now4.9%  Unlock
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 Population Density  Unlock93.4
 Land Area5.4  Unlock
 Water Area  Unlock264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Macon, GAIthaca, NY
 Age 0 to 41.8%  Unlock
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.1%
 Age 10 to 142.2%  Unlock
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.9%
 Age 18 to 2028.2%  Unlock
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.4%  Unlock
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.9%
 Age 45 to 545.8%  Unlock
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.7%
 Age 60 to 643.2%  Unlock
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.6%
 Age 75 to 841.6%  Unlock
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.9%
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 Race
 Macon, GAIthaca, NY
 White64.1%  Unlock
 Black  Unlock12.2%
 Asian16.1%  Unlock
 Native American  Unlock0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock
 Other  Unlock0.4%
 Two or More Races6.0%  Unlock
 Hispanic  Unlock18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Macon, GAIthaca, NY
 Married Population20.0%  Unlock
     Currently Married  Unlock48.0%
 Married but Separated1.0%  Unlock
 Single Population  Unlock50.2%
 Never Married73.7%  Unlock
 Divorced  Unlock10.8%
 Widowed2.0%  Unlock
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 Household Size  Unlock2.60
 Households12,547  Unlock
 Family Households  Unlock80,755,759
     Married couple, w/children30.7%  Unlock
     Married couple, no children  Unlock42.9%
 Non Family Households9,096  Unlock
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock15.8%
     Single householder, no children8.1%  Unlock
Reviews for Macon    23 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Macon is great, the thing I like about Macon is it's just an extension of Atlanta, like you wouldn't know the difference. The politics are the same, the people are the  More

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I moved to Macon seven years ago and have found the people to be welcoming, the restaurants wonderful, the downtown vibrant and so many activities to get involved with.   More

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Over 4 years ago

Macon is a perfect example of what Southern whites most feared in the 50-60s when there was the big push to bus blacks in to vote. The expected disaster occurred and is  More

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Reviews for Ithaca    32 Reviews

BILL · 

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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