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Plainsboro, NJ vs Princeton, NJ

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- Princeton is 0% more densely populated than Plainsboro.
- People are 27.9% less likely to be married in Princeton.
- The Median Age is 8.8 years younger in Princeton.
 Plainsboro, NJPrinceton, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,717329,725,481
 Female Population50.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock28.938.4
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 Population - 201022,986  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock14,203285,036,114
 Population - 199014,213  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock117.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now59.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,711.693.4
 Land Area11.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.5264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Plainsboro, NJPrinceton, NJUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.6%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.7%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 201.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock11.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3416.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock8.4%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5416.3%  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 842.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Plainsboro, NJPrinceton, NJUnited States
 White29.3%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock6.3%12.2%
 Asian58.3%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock6.3%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Plainsboro, NJPrinceton, NJUnited States
 Married Population63.0%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock44.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.3%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock54.6%50.2%
 Never Married28.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock5.0%10.8%
 Widowed3.2%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.692.60
 Households9,806  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock6,16480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children48.9%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock42.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,513  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock8.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children4.0%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Plainsboro    3 Reviews
Bernard Smolowitz of the Smolowitz RE Group. · Plainsboro, NJ
Homes in Plainsboro, NJ
Over 11 years ago

My wife Rosanne and I have lived in Plainsboro for nearly 30 years. We have raised our three children here. WE LOVE IT!!! The schools are great, the community is  More

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Karen · Plainsboro, NJ
Central New Jersey...not what you may think
Over 15 years ago

We've lived in several different parts of the country, and when we found out we were moving to NJ due to my husband's new job, we bought into the stereotype and thought,  More

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IDaveZ · Plainsboro, NJ
Great Town
Over 17 years ago

Plainsboro is clean, safe and quiet with excellent schools, affordable housing and good jobs  More

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Reviews for Princeton    5 Reviews
Philip · Princeton, NJ
College towns are in a class by themselves
Over 15 years ago

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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Abhd · Princeton, NJ
Quick response to crime
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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katherine  · Princeton, NJ
Homes are Always in Demand!
Over 17 years ago

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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