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Northampton, MA vs Somerset, NJ

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- Somerset is 0% more densely populated than Northampton.
- People are 18.6% more likely to be married in Somerset.
- The Median Age is 0.8 years younger in Somerset.
 Northampton, MASomerset, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock24,827329,725,481
 Female Population58.4%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population41.6%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock40.238.4
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 Population - 201028,663  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock23,040285,036,114
 Population - 199029,289  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock7.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-3.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,922.793.4
 Land Area34.2  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Northampton, MASomerset, NJUnited States
 Age 0 to 42.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.9%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 207.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.3%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.2%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.4%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.1%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Northampton, MASomerset, NJUnited States
 White82.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock32.0%12.2%
 Asian3.5%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.1%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.7%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock11.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Northampton, MASomerset, NJUnited States
 Married Population41.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock47.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock51.2%50.2%
 Never Married42.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.0%10.8%
 Widowed5.2%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.482.60
 Households11,949  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock5,99180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children30.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock40.5%42.9%
 Non Family Households5,471  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock12.1%15.8%
     Single householder, no children10.9%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Northampton    6 Reviews
sara · Northampton, MA
Northampton is a one of a kind place to live.
Over 7 years ago

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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Yvonne · Goshen, MA
Pricey housing and long winters, but a pretty good
Over 10 years ago

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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Russell · West Springfield, MA
Small city with so much culture
Over 17 years ago

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 Somerset    7 Reviews
Nishant · Alcester, SD
Moving to Somerset
Over 11 years ago

I am moving to Somerset. I have heard that Cost of living to too high in somerset. I am getting a pay Of $72,800.00 per year. Can I survive with this pay. I am moving  More

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sybrina  · Newark, NJ
best place for 55+
Over 13 years ago

best plce for 55+  More

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Kerry · Somerset, NJ
Somerset NJ
Over 18 years ago

Very nice place to live. Very  More

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