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Newton, MA vs Princeton, NJ

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- Princeton is 0% more densely populated than Newton.
- People are 18.1% less likely to be married in Princeton.
- The Median Age is 12.0 years younger in Princeton.
 Newton, MAPrinceton, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,717329,725,481
 Female Population52.4%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock28.938.4
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 Population - 201085,360  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock14,203285,036,114
 Population - 199082,585  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock117.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now6.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,711.693.4
 Land Area17.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.5264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Newton, MAPrinceton, NJUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.2%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 207.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock11.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 349.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock8.4%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5414.1%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.2%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.0%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Newton, MAPrinceton, NJUnited States
 White72.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock6.3%12.2%
 Asian15.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.7%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock6.3%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Newton, MAPrinceton, NJUnited States
 Married Population55.5%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock44.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock54.6%50.2%
 Never Married34.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock5.0%10.8%
 Widowed4.3%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.692.60
 Households31,038  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock6,16480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children39.3%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock42.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households8,537  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock8.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children6.4%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Newton    6 Reviews
Sid · Everett, MA
Apartment Rentals
Over 11 years ago

Apartment rentals seem to be on the expensive  More

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heather · Newtonville, MA
newton, ma
Over 14 years ago

Newton is ok, safe, close to  More

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Elyse · Newton Center, MA
Weather
Over 15 years ago

THE WEATHER HERE IS VARIABLE... EACH SEASON CAN BE FELT IN EXTREME TEMPERATURES. WINTER IS SO COLD, SUMMER IS SO HOT...THE SPRING AND FALL BRING A LOT OF RAIN, BUT ALSO  More

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Reviews for Princeton    5 Reviews
Philip · Princeton, NJ
College towns are in a class by themselves
Over 15 years ago

Many cities have colleges in them, but Princeton's character and quality of life are very deeply influenced by having such an outstanding school contributing to all  More

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Abhd · Princeton, NJ
Quick response to crime
Over 16 years ago

police are very quick to respond and resolve crime problems. very safe place to live. when you feel safe, all other issues are  More

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katherine  · Princeton, NJ
Homes are Always in Demand!
Over 17 years ago

You'll never lose on a real estate investment in Princeton. It has that cache that people always desire. McCarter Theatre, University concerts, fine dining, great  More

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