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New Brunswick, NJ vs Reno, NV

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- Reno is 0% more densely populated than New Brunswick.
- People are 73.6% more likely to be married in Reno.
- The Median Age is 12.7 years older in Reno.
 New Brunswick, NJReno, NVUnited States
 Population  Unlock259,913329,725,481
 Female Population49.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock36.438.4
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 Population - 201054,886  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock180,480285,036,114
 Population - 199041,711  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock43.7%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now34.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,391.593.4
 Land Area5.2  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock2.8264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 New Brunswick, NJReno, NVUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.2%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.4%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2017.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 548.4%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 643.2%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 841.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.6%1.9%
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 Race
 New Brunswick, NJReno, NVUnited States
 White27.0%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock3.2%12.2%
 Asian10.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.7%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock23.3%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 New Brunswick, NJReno, NVUnited States
 Married Population25.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock42.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock56.1%50.2%
 Never Married66.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock14.8%10.8%
 Widowed2.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.372.60
 Households15,464  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock59,16580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children26.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock41.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households6,684  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock19.1%15.8%
     Single householder, no children15.1%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for New Brunswick    4 Reviews

As an undergrad at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, I have lived here for 4 years -- 2 inside the University dormitories on College Ave Campus and 2 in a rented house  More

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Over 16 years ago

Between the entitled drivers, Jersey manners, and new student drivers, nevermind insane bus drivers and trucks speeding on narrow streets, driving around here will  More

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It is sad to see the city that I was born in 1959 and lived until 1972 decline so. Not only is it overpriced, perhaps because of the university or it being a suburb for  More

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Reviews for Reno    91 Reviews

K · Reno, NV

Pros: Absolutely beautiful. Lots to do outdoors. Lots of community events, live music, performing arts entertainment, street festivals, etc. Many areas are very  More

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Over 5 years ago

Yeah I moved here from the Midwest and wouldn’t ever go back. The weather, outdoor activities, closeness to national parks and the coast of California and Oregon are  More

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I was born and raised in San Jose, CA. Not when it was "silicon valley". I had to basically flee after my son was born, 20 years ago because I was drowning financially.  More

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