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Princeton, NJ vs Arlington, VA

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- Arlington is 0% more densely populated than Princeton.
- People are 0.4% less likely to be married in Arlington.
- The Median Age is 6.2 years older in Arlington.
 Princeton, NJArlington, VAUnited States
 Population  Unlock235,764329,725,481
 Female Population50.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock35.138.4
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 Population - 201028,592  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock189,453285,036,114
 Population - 199012,016  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock27.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now157.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock9,068.993.4
 Land Area17.9  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Princeton, NJArlington, VAUnited States
 Age 0 to 43.6%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.6%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2013.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3411.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock16.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.7%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.3%1.9%
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 Race
 Princeton, NJArlington, VAUnited States
 White66.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock9.1%12.2%
 Asian16.5%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.5%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock15.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Princeton, NJArlington, VAUnited States
 Married Population45.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock44.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock54.8%50.2%
 Never Married47.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock7.8%10.8%
 Widowed2.5%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.122.60
 Households9,120  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock49,96980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children44.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock45.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,956  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock8.9%15.8%
     Single householder, no children4.4%  Unlock10.8%
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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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Reviews for Arlington    36 Reviews
Alexa · Arlington, VA
Great place, lots of outdoor activities and cultur
Over 2 years ago

Lived here 17 years, amazing  More

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jefe · Arlington, VA
If you an afford it, life is pretty good here
Over 3 years ago

Resident for 20 years. There is nothing hidden about Arlington. It is an affluent inner suburb of DC with a highly educated, mostly professional, population. The  More

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Tim · Arlington, VA
Convenient, Lovey, Expensive Washington Neighbor
Over 4 years ago

We've lived in Arlington for the past 7 years, and have enjoyed it but would prefer a less expensive, more open area. We live in a townhouse in Rosslyn, close to the  More

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