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Northampton, MA vs South Portland, ME

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- South Portland is 0% more densely populated than Northampton.
- People are 6.2% more likely to be married in South Portland.
- The Median Age is 2.2 years older in South Portland.
 Northampton, MASouth Portland, MEUnited States
 Population  Unlock26,428329,725,481
 Female Population58.4%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population41.6%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock43.238.4
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 Population - 201028,663  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock23,324285,036,114
 Population - 199029,289  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock11.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-3.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,192.793.4
 Land Area34.2  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock2.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Northampton, MASouth Portland, MEUnited 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  Unlock3.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 207.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock7.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.2%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock8.6%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock12.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Northampton, MASouth Portland, MEUnited States
 White82.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock5.0%12.2%
 Asian3.5%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.7%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock2.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Northampton, MASouth Portland, MEUnited States
 Married Population41.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock43.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock56.3%50.2%
 Never Married42.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock14.8%10.8%
 Widowed5.2%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.212.60
 Households11,949  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock6,49780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children30.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock49.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households5,471  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock10.1%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 South Portland    1 Reviews
Terry · South Portland, ME
Living in Southern Maine
Over 12 years ago

The Greater Portland area has a very livable climate in the summer, some of spring & fall, but winters are usually a bear. There's lots of outdoor things to do nearby  More

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