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Nags Head, NC vs Beckley, WV

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- Beckley is 0% more densely populated than Nags Head.
- People are 34.3% less likely to be married in Beckley.
- The Median Age is 14.5 years younger in Beckley.
 Nags Head, NCBeckley, WVUnited States
 Population  Unlock17,261329,725,481
 Female Population51.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.9%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock41.138.4
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 Population - 20102,764  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock17,254285,036,114
 Population - 19901,838  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-8.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now63.1%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,817.093.4
 Land Area6.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Nags Head, NCBeckley, WVUnited States
 Age 0 to 42.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.3%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.8%5.2%
 Age 25 to 346.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5414.0%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.1%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.3%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.7%9.6%
 Age 75 to 848.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Nags Head, NCBeckley, WVUnited States
 White92.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock18.5%12.2%
 Asian1.1%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.1%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.6%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock2.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Nags Head, NCBeckley, WVUnited States
 Married Population62.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock39.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock59.2%50.2%
 Never Married18.6%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock17.9%10.8%
 Widowed6.8%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.322.60
 Households1,521  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock4,25380,755,759
     Married couple, w/children10.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock34.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households539  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock24.9%15.8%
     Single householder, no children4.2%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Nags Head    2 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

what is the cost to living at the  More

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Over 16 years ago

In your facts about Avon, NC you have it's location being in Hyde County. In reality, Avon, NC is in Dare County. Carolyn Honeycutt Avon, NC  More

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Reviews for Beckley    4 Reviews

I was born in Beckley, moved away and lived in a smaller town, and then two major cities. I have been back for 14 years. Beckley is not for everyone. If you are looking  More

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Over 6 years ago

Born and raised here. Moved to Florida for 17 years. The only reason I moved back was to care for parent. Though I love the seasons and wanted to leave Florida, this  More

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Over 17 years ago

Beckley is a great place for outdoor enthusiasts. There is an easily accesible ski resort 30 minutes away. Biking, kayaking, canoeing, whitewater rafting in beautiful  More

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