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Northampton, MA vs Beaufort, NC

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- Beaufort is 0% more densely populated than Northampton.
- People are 16.9% more likely to be married in Beaufort.
- The Median Age is 10.1 years older in Beaufort.
 Northampton, MABeaufort, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock4,464329,725,481
 Female Population58.4%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population41.6%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock51.138.4
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 Population - 201028,663  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock3,771285,036,114
 Population - 199029,289  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock19.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-3.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock920.893.4
 Land Area34.2  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock2.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Northampton, MABeaufort, NCUnited States
 Age 0 to 42.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock3.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 207.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.2%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock10.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock20.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Northampton, MABeaufort, NCUnited States
 White82.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock12.7%12.2%
 Asian3.5%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock1.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.7%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock1.3%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Northampton, MABeaufort, NCUnited States
 Married Population41.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock44.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock51.9%50.2%
 Never Married42.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock16.1%10.8%
 Widowed5.2%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock1.852.60
 Households11,949  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,14680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children30.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock60.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households5,471  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock19.2%15.8%
     Single householder, no children10.9%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Northampton    6 Reviews

I was born in Northampton in the 1960"s and have lived other places but always came back to live here. My two children were born here too. What draws be back to  More

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The greater Northampton, MA area is generally a pretty good place to live, if you're interested in Western MA or southern New England in general. MA is more affordable  More

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Northampton is a very progressive, diverse, liberal small city where you will find so much to do in just the downtown area alone. Music, shopping, restaurants, bars,  More

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Reviews for Beaufort    5 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Background: I'm a medical professional considering moving to NC. Was in the Albermarle Sound area last week and on walking down a dock, noticed large swarms of tiny  More

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Over 16 years ago

The other poster is correct, outdoor activities slow down in the winter, but the social scene stays warm with house parties, pot lucks, concerts, bridge and Scrabble,  More

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Over 16 years ago

The other poster is correct, outdoor activities do slow down in the coastal winters, but the social scene stays warm with house parties, bridge, Scrabble, pot lucks,  More

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