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Princeton, NJ vs Martinsburg, WV

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- Martinsburg is 0% more densely populated than Princeton.
- People are 24.3% less likely to be married in Martinsburg.
- The Median Age is 7.1 years older in Martinsburg.
 Princeton, NJMartinsburg, WVUnited States
 Population  Unlock18,502329,725,481
 Female Population50.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock3638.4
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 Population - 201028,592  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock14,972285,036,114
 Population - 199012,016  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock17.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now157.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,790.293.4
 Land Area17.9  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Princeton, NJMartinsburg, WVUnited States
 Age 0 to 43.6%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.9%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2013.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3411.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.8%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.9%1.9%
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 Race
 Princeton, NJMartinsburg, WVUnited States
 White66.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock14.8%12.2%
 Asian16.5%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock4.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Princeton, NJMartinsburg, WVUnited States
 Married Population45.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock32.9%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock65.6%50.2%
 Never Married47.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock18.1%10.8%
 Widowed2.5%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.452.60
 Households9,120  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock4,06780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children44.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock27.5%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,956  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock34.3%15.8%
     Single householder, no children4.4%  Unlock10.8%
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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Reviews for Martinsburg    15 Reviews

We moved to Martinsburg for retirement, and we love it. Unfortunately, I have to agree with the other comments in this list. People are unlikely to stay, given the lack  More

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Over 5 years ago

I've lived here for seven years and I love it here. People talk about crime however the majority of it is drug use and is a national problem. The police do a pretty  More

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I have lived in the area since 2001. This is an honest review: The Good and Bad: 1. At least there are no ridiculous riots going on. People here have some sense.  More

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