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Punta Gorda, FL vs Harrisburg, PA

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- Harrisburg is 0% more densely populated than Punta Gorda.
- People are 51.8% less likely to be married in Harrisburg.
- The Median Age is 33.6 years younger in Harrisburg.
 Punta Gorda, FLHarrisburg, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock49,969329,725,481
 Female Population53.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population46.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock31.638.4
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 Population - 201017,128  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock48,950285,036,114
 Population - 199010,747  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock0.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now92.6%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock6,154.693.4
 Land Area15.5  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock3.7264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Punta Gorda, FLHarrisburg, PAUnited States
 Age 0 to 43.6%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock8.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 142.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.6%3.9%
 Age 18 to 201.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.7%5.2%
 Age 25 to 344.5%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 549.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 649.3%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 8419.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock0.9%1.9%
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 Race
 Punta Gorda, FLHarrisburg, PAUnited States
 White89.5%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock44.0%12.2%
 Asian0.8%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock25.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Punta Gorda, FLHarrisburg, PAUnited States
 Married Population65.2%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock27.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock68.6%50.2%
 Never Married14.6%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock13.0%10.8%
 Widowed10.2%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.332.60
 Households9,616  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock10,50780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children9.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock26.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,278  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock40.0%15.8%
     Single householder, no children3.7%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Punta Gorda    15 Reviews

When we were visiting different cities in Florida, we quickly realised that Punta Gorda is the friendliest gulf coast town in south Florida BY FAR! My wife and I bought  More

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I haven't lived in Punta Gorda, so I'm not sure about every nook and cranny of the place, however I did visit for about a month during the winter and about another 2  More

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Over 8 years ago

We have lived here for six years and enjoy it very much. One gets used to the summers but they are uncomfortable. The fishing is pretty good - used to be much better.  More

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Reviews for Harrisburg    23 Reviews

I wouldn't recommend Harrisburg. I currently live here, but I'm moving to Lancaster in a month. The problem with Harrisburg is that many long-term residents often refer  More

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Over 8 years ago

I moved to Harrisburg right after college and have been here for about 6 years now. This city is OK. Downtown has some nicer restaurants, but still has just as many  More

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Having lived here many years I've noticed that some people are very nice but most won't give you the time of day.Due to many years of "lifetime" politicians, the city is  More

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