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Princeton, NJ vs Pasadena, CA

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- Pasadena is 0% more densely populated than Princeton.
- People are 0.1% less likely to be married in Pasadena.
- The Median Age is 10.2 years older in Pasadena.
 Princeton, NJPasadena, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock138,771329,725,481
 Female Population50.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock39.138.4
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 Population - 201028,592  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock133,936285,036,114
 Population - 199012,016  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock5.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now157.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock6,044.393.4
 Land Area17.9  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Princeton, NJPasadena, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 43.6%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.3%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2013.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3411.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock15.4%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.9%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.7%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Princeton, NJPasadena, CAUnited States
 White66.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock7.5%12.2%
 Asian16.5%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock36.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Princeton, NJPasadena, CAUnited States
 Married Population45.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock43.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock54.7%50.2%
 Never Married47.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock9.0%10.8%
 Widowed2.5%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.452.60
 Households9,120  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock30,93980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children44.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock43.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,956  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock12.2%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 Pasadena    19 Reviews

Pasadena is a little slice of the world in the foothills above the San Gabriel Valley. It has everything you could want. Check out my video on the cost of living in  More

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Over 10 years ago

The weather in Pasadena, CA is rather pleasant. It does not get cold here, it used to be around the first two weeks of December it could go down to 32-28 F, only a few  More

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Over 11 years ago

Great place to live for all ages and enjoy mostly sunny  More

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