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Princeton, NJ vs Belle Mead, NJ

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- Belle Mead is 0% more densely populated than Princeton.
- People are 56.7% more likely to be married in Belle Mead.
- The Median Age is 6.5 years older in Belle Mead.
 Princeton, NJBelle Mead, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock5,754329,725,481
 Female Population50.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock35.438.4
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 Population - 201028,592  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock233285,036,114
 Population - 199012,016  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-13.7%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now157.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock8,047.693.4
 Land Area17.9  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Princeton, NJBelle Mead, NJUnited States
 Age 0 to 43.6%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock10.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock5.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2013.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock1.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3411.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock18.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock3.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock0.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Princeton, NJBelle Mead, NJUnited States
 White66.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.6%12.2%
 Asian16.5%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock1.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock4.3%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Princeton, NJBelle Mead, NJUnited States
 Married Population45.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock71.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock28.9%50.2%
 Never Married47.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock2.8%10.8%
 Widowed2.5%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock3.202.60
 Households9,120  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,58880,755,759
     Married couple, w/children44.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock24.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,956  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock4.8%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 Belle Mead    1 Reviews
David · Belle Mead, NJ
Peaceful central NJ location near nature respites
Over 7 years ago

Belle Mead is a quiet slice of suburbia nestled between Princeton and New Brunswick. We moved here in 1990 because I worked at Princeton University and my wife was a  More

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