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Princeton, NJ vs South Bend, IN

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- South Bend is 0% more densely populated than Princeton.
- People are 13.8% less likely to be married in South Bend.
- The Median Age is 5.0 years older in South Bend.
 Princeton, NJSouth Bend, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock102,786329,725,481
 Female Population50.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock33.938.4
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 Population - 201028,592  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock107,789285,036,114
 Population - 199012,016  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-5.5%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now157.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,474.793.4
 Land Area17.9  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.4264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Princeton, NJSouth Bend, INUnited States
 Age 0 to 43.6%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.5%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2013.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.9%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3411.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock4.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.3%1.9%
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 Race
 Princeton, NJSouth Bend, INUnited States
 White66.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock24.8%12.2%
 Asian16.5%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.7%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock15.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Princeton, NJSouth Bend, INUnited States
 Married Population45.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock37.0%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock60.9%50.2%
 Never Married47.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock13.2%10.8%
 Widowed2.5%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.462.60
 Households9,120  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock22,47180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children44.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock34.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,956  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock26.6%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 South Bend    25 Reviews

When it comes to standard of living, neighborhoods, safety, schools, wage earners and tax dollar contributing citizens Mishawaka hands down, will always made better  More

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Moving here is much harder than growing up here, I know from many people I've talked to. When you grow up here you learn how to interact with people, everyone will seem  More

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I’ve lived in the city for 4 years now and have honestly had a good experience so far. I live in a quite neighborhood and have had no issues with crime or violence.  More

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