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New Bern, NC vs Pierre, SD

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- Pierre is 0% more densely populated than New Bern.
- People are 2.0% less likely to be married in Pierre.
- The Median Age is 1.1 years younger in Pierre.
 New Bern, NCPierre, SDUnited States
 Population  Unlock14,126329,725,481
 Female Population52.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock39.438.4
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 Population - 201029,505  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock13,876285,036,114
 Population - 199017,363  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-1.2%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now72.4%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,084.493.4
 Land Area28.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 New Bern, NCPierre, SDUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.9%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.5%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.0%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 846.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.9%1.9%
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 Race
 New Bern, NCPierre, SDUnited States
 White51.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.1%12.2%
 Asian5.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock9.8%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock3.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 New Bern, NCPierre, SDUnited States
 Married Population48.6%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock46.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock52.4%50.2%
 Never Married29.5%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock16.3%10.8%
 Widowed7.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.122.60
 Households14,005  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,63780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children24.5%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock46.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households6,043  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock24.3%15.8%
     Single householder, no children11.9%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for New Bern    12 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

New Bern is a nice quiet town. The people are very nice. The cost of living is low which would be great if you are retiring from a big city. There is always a place eat,  More

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I’ve lived here for my hole Life I’m 12 and I just wanna say if u what snow every xmas and on Xmas don’t come here bc u won’t get it. Now if u want a very hot summer  More

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Over 5 years ago

My wife and I spent a week here and found it to be an enjoyable area. I have been looking to move to NC for a while now and I think this trip talked her into it.  More

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Reviews for Pierre    4 Reviews

Since coming here, I have gone through cabin fever several times. The State of South Dakota capitol is located here and has stressed it's need to lure professionals to  More

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I love Pierre. It is simply gorgeous in all seasons. In summer I can take quiet, late night walks in the cooler hours without fear. There are quite a few small  More

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Over 16 years ago

Pierre is safe and great for kids, but has no restaurants or activities to do. The town is operated by a few wealthy families that keep large good paying comapanies out.  More

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