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Somerville, NJ vs Hackensack, NJ

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- Hackensack is 0% more densely populated than Somerville.
- People are 12.4% less likely to be married in Hackensack.
- The Median Age is 3.0 years older in Hackensack.
 Somerville, NJHackensack, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock45,723329,725,481
 Female Population47.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population52.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock39.738.4
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 Population - 201012,107  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock42,677285,036,114
 Population - 199011,632  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock3.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now4.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock10,909.893.4
 Land Area2.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Somerville, NJHackensack, NJUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.6%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.3%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3417.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock15.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.1%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.9%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.1%9.6%
 Age 75 to 846.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.5%1.9%
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 Race
 Somerville, NJHackensack, NJUnited States
 White51.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock23.1%12.2%
 Asian10.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.6%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock36.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Somerville, NJHackensack, NJUnited States
 Married Population45.5%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock37.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock60.2%50.2%
 Never Married39.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock13.0%10.8%
 Widowed6.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.232.60
 Households4,902  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock10,74980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children34.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock33.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,045  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock19.5%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.8%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Somerville    3 Reviews

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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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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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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Reviews for Hackensack    3 Reviews

hello,welcome!  More

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Over 17 years ago

Hackensack has a big city feel but on a smaller scale-there are restaurants, shops to fit every lifestyle and taste. There are some negatives too. High property taxes-  More

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Over 19 years ago

Although becoming a more metro area, I do feel safe even during the late  More

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