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Northfield, MN vs Princeton, NJ

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- Princeton is 0% more densely populated than Northfield.
- People are 20.0% more likely to be married in Princeton.
- The Median Age is 0.4 years older in Princeton.
 Northfield, MNPrinceton, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,717329,725,481
 Female Population51.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock28.938.4
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 Population - 201020,054  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock14,203285,036,114
 Population - 199014,684  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock117.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now41.4%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,711.693.4
 Land Area8.5  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.5264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Northfield, MNPrinceton, NJUnited States
 Age 0 to 43.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.7%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2020.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock11.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 347.5%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock8.4%12.9%
 Age 45 to 549.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.3%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Northfield, MNPrinceton, NJUnited States
 White80.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock6.3%12.2%
 Asian4.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.1%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock6.3%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Northfield, MNPrinceton, NJUnited States
 Married Population37.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock44.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock54.6%50.2%
 Never Married48.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock5.0%10.8%
 Widowed4.8%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.692.60
 Households6,198  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock6,16480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children32.5%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock42.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,497  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock8.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children6.5%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Northfield    5 Reviews

The city has nothing really to offer but high taxes and bad streets and sidewalks. Winter is really bad as the city sidewalks are barely passable. You usually can not  More

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For a town of 20 thousand, the amount of cars on the road at any given time is absolutely insane. Residents will tell you it's no secret that the drivers here are  More

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I've lived in Northfield for almost 14 years now, owning my own home here the entire time. I'm originally from the Twin Cities, and moved to Northfield after several  More

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Reviews for Princeton    5 Reviews

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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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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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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