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Mahaffey, PA vs Harrisburg, PA

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- Harrisburg is 0% more densely populated than Mahaffey.
- People are 42.3% less likely to be married in Harrisburg.
- The Median Age is 21.4 years younger in Harrisburg.
 Mahaffey, PAHarrisburg, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock49,969329,725,481
 Female Population52.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock31.638.4
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 Population - 2010372  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock48,950285,036,114
 Population - 1990341  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock0.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now2.1%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock6,154.693.4
 Land Area0.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock3.7264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Mahaffey, PAHarrisburg, PAUnited States
 Age 0 to 42.9%  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 201.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.7%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.6%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 847.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock0.9%1.9%
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 Race
 Mahaffey, PAHarrisburg, PAUnited States
 White98.9%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock44.0%12.2%
 Asian0.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races0.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock25.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Mahaffey, PAHarrisburg, PAUnited States
 Married Population54.5%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock27.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock68.6%50.2%
 Never Married21.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock13.0%10.8%
 Widowed9.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.332.60
 Households124  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock10,50780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children6.7%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock26.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households35  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock40.0%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.4%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Mahaffey    1 Reviews
G Mahaffey · Greensboro, NC
YOUR TOWN IS MY LAST NAME
Over 17 years ago

My ancestors came from County Dunnagal, Ireland in the late 1700's. Nothing much there but hill and rock; and oppression. Many stayed in Lancaster. Others moved toward  More

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Reviews for Harrisburg    23 Reviews
Ryan · Harrisburg, PA
Decaying city that is a shadow of its former self.
Over 4 years ago

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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Erik · Mechanicsburg, PA
It's OK
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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Dale · Harrisburg, PA
lifetime resident ready to move
Over 10 years ago

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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