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Matthews, NC vs Alpharetta, GA

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- Alpharetta is 0% more densely populated than Matthews.
- People are 5.9% more likely to be married in Alpharetta.
- The Median Age is 0.8 years older in Alpharetta.
 Matthews, NCAlpharetta, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock65,187329,725,481
 Female Population50.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock40.338.4
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 Population - 201027,299  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock34,854285,036,114
 Population - 199013,651  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock94.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now147.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,423.493.4
 Land Area17.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.4264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Matthews, NCAlpharetta, GAUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.4%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.5%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock8.6%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.4%1.9%
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 Race
 Matthews, NCAlpharetta, GAUnited States
 White72.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock11.8%12.2%
 Asian4.5%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock1.7%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.1%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock7.6%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Matthews, NCAlpharetta, GAUnited States
 Married Population59.0%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock61.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock37.5%50.2%
 Never Married27.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.1%10.8%
 Widowed5.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.752.60
 Households10,909  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock17,76980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children33.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock43.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,898  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock10.3%15.8%
     Single householder, no children8.9%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Matthews    2 Reviews
Marc · Matthews, NC
See Charlotte
Over 16 years ago

Matthews is a suburb of Charlotte. It's big advantage over Charlotte is that you are on the edge of the rural areas, and it is safer. Don't expect to save any on taxes  More

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denise · Ogden, UT
Moving Soon
Over 19 years ago

Is there segragation in  More

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Mary · Johns Creek, GA
Great city to live
Over 6 years ago

I have lived in Alpharetta for almost 6 years. Great city, professional residents, high end neighborhoods, and of course beautiful shopping centers. The example is  More

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Kim · Johns Creek, GA
Meh.
Over 6 years ago

I’ve lived in Alpharetta for 13y. I was initially excited and open-minded about living in the South. (We are from Chicago). The traffic is terrible. Urban planning  More

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Sue · Alpharetta, GA
Alpharetta, GA
Over 8 years ago

I live work and play in Alpharetta, GA. The standard of living is excellent. Housing is high end and affordable. Schools are highly rated. Amenities are top notch and  More

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