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Princeton, NJ vs Saranac Lake, NY

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- Saranac Lake is 0% more densely populated than Princeton.
- People are 3.3% less likely to be married in Saranac Lake.
- The Median Age is 15.4 years older in Saranac Lake.
 Princeton, NJSaranac Lake, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock5,003329,725,481
 Female Population50.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock44.338.4
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 Population - 201028,592  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock5,041285,036,114
 Population - 199012,016  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock3.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now157.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,800.393.4
 Land Area17.9  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Princeton, NJSaranac Lake, NYUnited States
 Age 0 to 43.6%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.0%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2013.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3411.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock10.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock12.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.1%1.9%
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 Race
 Princeton, NJSaranac Lake, NYUnited States
 White66.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock2.3%12.2%
 Asian16.5%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.6%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock2.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Princeton, NJSaranac Lake, NYUnited States
 Married Population45.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock42.0%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock56.1%50.2%
 Never Married47.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock9.7%10.8%
 Widowed2.5%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock1.982.60
 Households9,120  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,10880,755,759
     Married couple, w/children44.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock53.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,956  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock21.0%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 Saranac Lake    3 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Saranac Lake is small but great. Great people, decent shopping, with good housing, it's great place to live, if you love the outdoors. It's cold....really cold in the  More

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Over 16 years ago

Saranac Lake is not only chilly but a great place to live. Dr. E.L. Trudeau knew what he was doing when he took a breath of this cold, crisp air way  More

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Small time living in a pristine environment of the Adirondack Park. Year-round theatre, good school system, postsecondary education, world-class research institution  More

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