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Reading, PA vs Bridgeton, NJ

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- Bridgeton is 0% more densely populated than Reading.
- People are 27.2% less likely to be married in Bridgeton.
- The Median Age is 1.1 years younger in Bridgeton.
 Reading, PABridgeton, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock26,643329,725,481
 Female Population51.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock29.738.4
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 Population - 201088,045  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock22,771285,036,114
 Population - 199078,380  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock3.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now12.6%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock4,277.993.4
 Land Area9.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.3264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Reading, PABridgeton, NJUnited States
 Age 0 to 48.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock9.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.0%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 205.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.6%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock17.5%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock4.1%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock3.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock0.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Reading, PABridgeton, NJUnited States
 White21.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock33.3%12.2%
 Asian0.9%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.5%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock50.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Reading, PABridgeton, NJUnited States
 Married Population34.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock22.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated4.3%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock75.0%50.2%
 Never Married48.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.0%10.8%
 Widowed4.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock3.482.60
 Households32,380  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock4,15480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children21.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock16.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households12,202  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock43.3%15.8%
     Single householder, no children17.4%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Reading    15 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Having lived in Reading in the 1960's and early 1970's I can definitely say the city has gone downhill as it has in reality been a victim of two major forces; first  More

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Over 12 years ago

Berks County is beautiful in the fall. Cool, crisp air and the trees are a pallet of  More

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Over 13 years ago

Well to start, in the past 8 years ive lived in 7 states, some pros and cons. Tucson I loved in all respects except its not as nice as living in a small town but it  More

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Reviews for Bridgeton    4 Reviews

I like where I'm from , but as far as help in the community its self there's very little resources, this community is a who you know type of community .... there are no  More

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Over 11 years ago

I Was born in the neighboring city but raised in Bridgeton. Back then it was great place to live. The city was full of life and jobs. Everyone knew everyone and looked  More

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Over 16 years ago

I used to think the city officials were simply incompetent, I’ve since been proven wrong. They are simply corrupt. They pass local laws with the label of “cleaning up”  More

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