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Phillipsburg, NJ vs Reading, PA

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- Reading is 0% more densely populated than Phillipsburg.
- People are 21.1% less likely to be married in Reading.
- The Median Age is 9.5 years younger in Reading.
 Phillipsburg, NJReading, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock94,161329,725,481
 Female Population51.0%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.0%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock30.838.4
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 Population - 201014,914  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock81,207285,036,114
 Population - 199015,757  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock8.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-9.6%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock9,586.793.4
 Land Area3.2  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.3264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Phillipsburg, NJReading, PAUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock8.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.9%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3411.5%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 648.5%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Phillipsburg, NJReading, PAUnited States
 White66.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock8.7%12.2%
 Asian1.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races6.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock66.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Phillipsburg, NJReading, PAUnited States
 Married Population43.6%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock30.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated3.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock65.6%50.2%
 Never Married35.0%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.5%10.8%
 Widowed6.8%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.822.60
 Households6,488  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock20,17880,755,759
     Married couple, w/children28.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock24.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,862  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock37.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children15.1%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Phillipsburg    4 Reviews
Roy · Bethlehem, PA
White Trash 08865
Over 6 years ago

I lived here 45 years ago and remember the people as being ignorant and hostile towards anyone who isn't as stupid as they  More

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Kerri · Womelsdorf, PA
Do your homework before moving here..
Over 7 years ago

I grew up in this town and couldn't wait to get out! Taxes are ridiculous and the town council and the mayor can't get along. It doesn't matter who the mayor is either.  More

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scotsman · Phillipsburg, NJ
climate
Over 15 years ago

an area that has 4 distinct  More

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Reviews for Reading    15 Reviews
David · Reading, PA
Reading realities
Over 10 years ago

Having lived in Reading in the 1960's and early 1970's I can definitely say the city has gone downhill as it has in reality been a victim of two major forces; first  More

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Lynn · Reading, PA
Best Time of Year
Over 11 years ago

Berks County is beautiful in the fall. Cool, crisp air and the trees are a pallet of  More

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David · Schwenksville, PA
Relocation
Over 12 years ago

Well to start, in the past 8 years ive lived in 7 states, some pros and cons. Tucson I loved in all respects except its not as nice as living in a small town but it  More

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