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Wilkes-Barre, PA vs New Haven, CT

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- New Haven is 0% more densely populated than Wilkes-Barre.
- People are 23.2% less likely to be married in New Haven.
- The Median Age is 4.0 years younger in New Haven.
 Wilkes-Barre, PANew Haven, CTUnited States
 Population  Unlock133,874329,725,481
 Female Population50.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock30.738.4
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 Population - 201041,502  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock123,626285,036,114
 Population - 199047,523  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock5.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-14.6%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock7,162.593.4
 Land Area7.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.4264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Wilkes-Barre, PANew Haven, CTUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.7%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.7%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 206.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock7.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.1%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.1%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.3%1.9%
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 Race
 Wilkes-Barre, PANew Haven, CTUnited States
 White56.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock32.1%12.2%
 Asian2.6%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.8%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock30.3%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Wilkes-Barre, PANew Haven, CTUnited States
 Married Population36.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock25.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock72.1%50.2%
 Never Married47.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock9.1%10.8%
 Widowed7.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.482.60
 Households16,614  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock26,11980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children19.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock26.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households6,743  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock35.0%15.8%
     Single householder, no children14.1%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Wilkes-Barre    2 Reviews
Lynn · Kingston, PA
Born and raised
Over 5 years ago

I had the privilege of being born and raised here in Wilkes-Barre. Unfortunately, the town has deteriorated tremendously. I shall list pros vs.  More

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michael · Willington, CT
Former King's Student
Over 18 years ago

Wilkes-Barre was a wonderful place to go to college. With two schools near each other (King's College and Wilkes College) the atmosphere was exciting. The city of itself  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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