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Somerville, NJ vs Newark, NJ

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- Newark is 0% more densely populated than Somerville.
- People are 25.0% less likely to be married in Newark.
- The Median Age is 2.0 years younger in Newark.
 Somerville, NJNewark, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock306,247329,725,481
 Female Population47.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population52.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
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 Population - 201012,107  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock273,546285,036,114
 Population - 199011,632  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock3.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now4.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock12,684.293.4
 Land Area2.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.7264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Somerville, NJNewark, NJUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3417.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.4%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.1%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.9%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 846.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Somerville, NJNewark, NJUnited States
 White51.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock46.5%12.2%
 Asian10.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock2.1%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock36.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Somerville, NJNewark, NJUnited States
 Married Population45.5%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock30.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock65.9%50.2%
 Never Married39.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.1%10.8%
 Widowed6.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.662.60
 Households4,902  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock66,80780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children34.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock23.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,045  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock32.6%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.8%  Unlock10.8%
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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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Reviews for Newark    26 Reviews
David · Roanoke, VA
Horrible city
Over 4 years ago

Newark is straight garbage.  More

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Peter · Newark, NJ
Ironbound is crime ridden and police and politican
Over 10 years ago

Newark's Ironbound is extremely dangerous, there is a lot of crime, the police are just good at hiding it. It usually doesn't happen on Ferry St., but does 1/2 block  More

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Sheila · Ogden, UT
Crime
Over 12 years ago

I have worked and lived in Newark for 20 years. I raised 3 children. Two of my children went on to college, graudated with Accountant Degree and the other one in  More

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