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Somerville, NJ vs Torrance, CA

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- Torrance is 0% more densely populated than Somerville.
- People are 20.2% more likely to be married in Torrance.
- The Median Age is 5.5 years older in Torrance.
 Somerville, NJTorrance, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock147,156329,725,481
 Female Population47.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population52.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock42.238.4
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 Population - 201012,107  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock137,946285,036,114
 Population - 199011,632  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock2.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now4.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock7,186.493.4
 Land Area2.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Somerville, NJTorrance, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.9%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.3%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3417.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.1%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.9%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 846.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Somerville, NJTorrance, CAUnited States
 White51.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock3.1%12.2%
 Asian10.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock19.6%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Somerville, NJTorrance, CAUnited States
 Married Population45.5%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock53.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock45.4%50.2%
 Never Married39.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock9.2%10.8%
 Widowed6.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.622.60
 Households4,902  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock37,63280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children34.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock42.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,045  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock9.3%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 Torrance    15 Reviews

I'll admit it, I'm biased. So, I can't say what's a lot or a little without outside sources for the most part. I was born and raised in Torrance. I've lived here for 20+  More

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I have lived in Torrance for 19 years. I was fortunate enough to move here before housing prices skyrocketed in the early 2000's. I live in the middle of Torrance and as  More

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Over 10 years ago

Due to global warming, the climate has gotten warmer longer.  More

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