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New Providence, NJ vs River Edge, NJ

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- River Edge is 0% more densely populated than New Providence.
- People are 3.1% more likely to be married in River Edge.
- The Median Age is 3.2 years younger in River Edge.
 New Providence, NJRiver Edge, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock12,024329,725,481
 Female Population51.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock40.138.4
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 Population - 201012,224  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock10,946285,036,114
 Population - 199011,439  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock5.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now22.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock6,559.793.4
 Land Area3.7  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 New Providence, NJRiver Edge, NJUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.9%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.7%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.3%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 347.2%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5414.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.0%1.9%
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 Race
 New Providence, NJRiver Edge, NJUnited States
 White72.5%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock2.1%12.2%
 Asian15.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.1%0.4%
 Two or More Races7.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock6.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 New Providence, NJRiver Edge, NJUnited States
 Married Population65.2%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock66.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock32.8%50.2%
 Never Married22.0%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock5.0%10.8%
 Widowed7.3%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.762.60
 Households4,944  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,54280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children50.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock48.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households1,274  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock9.2%15.8%
     Single householder, no children4.7%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for New Providence    3 Reviews
Jackie · Alamo, CA
Property Taxes In New Jersey
Over 16 years ago

Highest in the nation. Escape if you  More

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Justin · New Providence, NJ
New Providence
Over 16 years ago

New Providence, once an adorable, comfortable, quiet town is turning for the  More

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Marcus · New Providence, NJ
Nice Place to Live
Over 17 years ago

We moved to New Providence last summer and it is one of the nicest places I have lived. Quiet, safe with great schools and great surrounding towns. It borders Chatham  More

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Reviews for River Edge    2 Reviews
Carlota · River Edge, NJ
Van Saun Park
Over 18 years ago

A jewel in suburban New Jersey. Great Playground for Kids, nice family  More

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Elaine · River Edge, NJ
Going for your lungs
Over 19 years ago

New Jersey has it's ups and downs If you live in Bergen County you better make 6 figures or your not buying a house in a nice  More

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