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Newark, NJ vs Jackson, MS

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- People living in Jackson are 9.9% more likely to have a religous affiliation, than people living in Newark
 Newark, NJJackson, MSUnited States
 Percent Religious  Unlock66.8%49.4%
 Baptist5.2%  Unlock8.2%
 Episcopalian  Unlock2.1%0.6%
 Catholic34.3%  Unlock19.7%
 Church of Jesus Christ  Unlock0.4%2.1%
 Lutheran0.2%  Unlock2.4%
 Pentecostal  Unlock2.3%1.9%
 Methodist2.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Presbyterian  Unlock2.6%1.7%
 Other Christian3.0%  Unlock6.7%
 Judaism  Unlock0.2%0.7%
 Eastern1.2%  Unlock0.5%
 Islam  Unlock0.3%0.9%
Reviews for Newark    26 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Newark is straight garbage.  More

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Newark's Ironbound is extremely dangerous, there is a lot of crime, the police are just good at hiding it. It usually doesn't happen on Ferry St., but does 1/2 block  More

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Over 13 years ago

I have worked and lived in Newark for 20 years. I raised 3 children. Two of my children went on to college, graudated with Accountant Degree and the other one in  More

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Reviews for Jackson    27 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

Mississippi is improving and growing. The educational system is much better than one realizes. Mississippi produces college graduates. There are a large number of  More

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Over 8 years ago

Im in Pelahatchie,MS and I've been here before but my family tends to stay away from this area. I watch the news daily and all I hear is jackson. On the other note,  More

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Over 8 years ago

Im in Pelahatchie,MS and I've been here before but my family tends to stay away from this area. I watch the news daily and all I hear is jackson. On the other note,  More

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