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Washington, DC vs New Haven, CT

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- New Haven is 0% more densely populated than Washington.
- People are 14.4% less likely to be married in New Haven.
- The Median Age is 3.6 years younger in New Haven.
 Washington, DCNew Haven, CTUnited States
 Population  Unlock133,874329,725,481
 Female Population52.4%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock30.738.4
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 Population - 2010605,282  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock123,626285,036,114
 Population - 1990606,900  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock5.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now17.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock7,162.593.4
 Land Area61.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.4264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Washington, DCNew Haven, CTUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.3%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.7%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock7.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3422.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.1%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.9%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.3%1.9%
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 Race
 Washington, DCNew Haven, CTUnited States
 White36.7%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock32.1%12.2%
 Asian4.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.8%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock30.3%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Washington, DCNew Haven, CTUnited States
 Married Population32.6%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock25.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock72.1%50.2%
 Never Married55.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock9.1%10.8%
 Widowed3.5%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.482.60
 Households310,104  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock26,11980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children24.1%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock26.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households178,908  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock35.0%15.8%
     Single householder, no children16.2%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Washington    97 Reviews
JOHN · Arlington, VA
The worst
Over 4 years ago

Living in DC long term brings on a kind of insidious misery. A long, slow, simmering down of any natural optimism or desire for a better future. It’s a leach of a town  More

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P · Los Angeles, CA
It was time to leave.
Over 5 years ago

Parts are beautiful but alot is rundown and ghetto. They always show the monuments and upper nw neighborhoods but never show hoods across the Anacostia River. Crime is  More

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Fritz · Alexandria, VA
Great town with it's challenges
Over 6 years ago

Moved to DC 40 years ago from Mpls-St. Paul. DC is an amazing town. Downside is people are very competitive, everything is expensive. Great restaurants, foodie heaven  More

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Reviews for New Haven    5 Reviews
Brian · New Haven, CT
College
Over 12 years ago

In the greater New Haven area there are many options for a college  More

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gretchen · Williamstown, MA
Crime
Over 16 years ago

I am thinking of relocating to New Haven, Ct. but am concerned about the high crime rating. Any thoughts?  More

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Michael · New Haven, CT
Great place to live!
Over 17 years ago

Due to New Haven, CT great location between New York and Boston, educational opportunities, cultural and recreational activities on Long Island Sound and relatively mild  More

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