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Southington, CT vs Meriden, CT

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- Meriden is 0% more densely populated than Southington.
- People are 31.4% less likely to be married in Meriden.
- The Median Age is 5.1 years younger in Meriden.
 Southington, CTMeriden, CTUnited States
 Population  Unlock60,790329,725,481
 Female Population51.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock40.238.4
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 Population - 201043,155  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock58,244285,036,114
 Population - 199038,518  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock1.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now13.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,554.393.4
 Land Area35.9  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.4264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Southington, CTMeriden, CTUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.3%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3411.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5414.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.7%9.6%
 Age 75 to 846.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.5%1.9%
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 Race
 Southington, CTMeriden, CTUnited States
 White87.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock8.6%12.2%
 Asian2.9%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.4%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock35.6%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Southington, CTMeriden, CTUnited States
 Married Population59.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock38.9%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock59.3%50.2%
 Never Married26.0%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock13.2%10.8%
 Widowed6.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.372.60
 Households17,149  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock14,78580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children32.1%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock37.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households4,949  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock21.2%15.8%
     Single householder, no children7.0%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Southington    2 Reviews
Emily · Southington, CT
great place
Over 15 years ago

We ahve lived here for 15 yrs and really like the small town atmosphere with many amenities. We are close to major highways to go to "the big"  More

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Jim · Southington, CT
Housing is old and ruddy
Over 16 years ago

Southington is a generally overdeveloped city/town (it's right on the line) which is showing it's age, in terms of housing at least. Most of the rental homes and  More

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Reviews for Meriden    14 Reviews
Tia · Meriden, CT
Meriden isn't the best place to move to.
Over 5 years ago

I was born and raise in Meriden, CT. Meriden has gotten way worse. Don't move to Meriden.  More

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KEVIN · Meriden, CT
Stay away
Over 9 years ago

Don't move to Meriden. Lived here most of my life and I am moving out. Crime is on the rise and few employment opportunities. A very disjointed population that cares  More

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Wondering Where · Meriden, CT
Congestion
Over 11 years ago

Traffic patterns and constant disrepair tend to make for long and aggravating commutes. While there are employment gains the quality of the work is significantly  More

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