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Scotch Plains, NJ vs Somerville, NJ

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- Somerville is 0% more densely populated than Scotch Plains.
- People are 25.1% less likely to be married in Somerville.
- The Median Age is 5.8 years younger in Somerville.
 Scotch Plains, NJSomerville, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock12,453329,725,481
 Female Population50.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock36.738.4
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 Population - 201023,691  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock12,423285,036,114
 Population - 199021,160  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-2.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now14.1%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock5,326.493.4
 Land Area9.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Scotch Plains, NJSomerville, NJUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.3%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.3%3.9%
 Age 18 to 201.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 349.2%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock16.5%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5416.6%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock4.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Scotch Plains, NJSomerville, NJUnited States
 White65.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock11.9%12.2%
 Asian11.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.1%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock22.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Scotch Plains, NJSomerville, NJUnited States
 Married Population60.7%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock43.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock54.5%50.2%
 Never Married25.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock9.4%10.8%
 Widowed7.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.462.60
 Households8,935  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock2,85780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children45.1%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock39.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,136  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock13.3%15.8%
     Single householder, no children9.2%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Scotch Plains    2 Reviews
Reyansh · Scotch Plains, NJ
Really Nice Place, but Horrible Weather
Over 3 years ago

I've lived in the city for about 5 years now and I've enjoyed it, it's close to new york and my son likes the schools as "the teachers are friendly and nice" (In His  More

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Silvia · Scotch Plains, NJ
A beautiful town!
Over 11 years ago

To see it is to believe it. Scotch Plains is definitely one of the best towns that New Jersey has to offer.  More

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Reviews for Somerville    3 Reviews
karla · Bedminster, NJ
Bedminster, NJ Really
Over 19 years ago

Nice community with the shore an hour away as well as NYC. Good schools. Noted for equestrian events. Jackie O lived not to far from here. Prices of homes have gone  More

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Sofia · Somerville, NJ
Fantastic place to live and raise a family!
Over 19 years ago

I love living in Somerville, which offers the charm of a small town and all of the conveniences of a larger city. Its charming Victorial architecture and a lively Main  More

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Donna · Somerville, NJ
Cost of Living
Over 19 years ago

The cost of living in Somerville is out of control. Sadly, you don't get much in return for the extremely high taxes you pay. There's an accident waiting to happen on  More

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