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Wilmington, DE vs Harrisburg, PA

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- Harrisburg is 0% more densely populated than Wilmington.
- People are 7.8% more likely to be married in Harrisburg.
- The Median Age is 4.7 years younger in Harrisburg.
 Wilmington, DEHarrisburg, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock49,969329,725,481
 Female Population52.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock31.638.4
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 Population - 201070,834  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock48,950285,036,114
 Population - 199071,529  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock0.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-1.6%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock6,154.693.4
 Land Area10.9  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock3.7264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Wilmington, DEHarrisburg, PAUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.9%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock8.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.0%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.6%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.7%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3418.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock0.9%1.9%
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 Race
 Wilmington, DEHarrisburg, PAUnited States
 White28.9%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock44.0%12.2%
 Asian1.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.6%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock25.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Wilmington, DEHarrisburg, PAUnited States
 Married Population29.2%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock27.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock68.6%50.2%
 Never Married52.5%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock13.0%10.8%
 Widowed5.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.332.60
 Households31,392  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock10,50780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children16.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock26.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households17,110  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock40.0%15.8%
     Single householder, no children21.3%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Wilmington    18 Reviews
T · New Castle, DE
I Cannot Wait To Rid Myself of This Place
Over 8 years ago

I'm ready to get away from this whole state, once and for all! There are no real jobs here. The cost of living is getting entirely too high, as well as the crime.  More

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ron · Glen Allen, VA
Park Plaza
Over 9 years ago

can anyone offer information on the Park Plaza, 1100 Lovering Ave,  More

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Joseph · Wilmington, DE
So far I'm impressed with Wilmington
Over 9 years ago

When we sold our house in the burbs and downsized to a condo in Wilmington all our friends thought we were nuts. What about the crime? Well, we've been here for a year  More

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Reviews for Harrisburg    23 Reviews
Ryan · Harrisburg, PA
Decaying city that is a shadow of its former self.
Over 4 years ago

I wouldn't recommend Harrisburg. I currently live here, but I'm moving to Lancaster in a month. The problem with Harrisburg is that many long-term residents often refer  More

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Erik · Mechanicsburg, PA
It's OK
Over 8 years ago

I moved to Harrisburg right after college and have been here for about 6 years now. This city is OK. Downtown has some nicer restaurants, but still has just as many  More

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Dale · Harrisburg, PA
lifetime resident ready to move
Over 10 years ago

Having lived here many years I've noticed that some people are very nice but most won't give you the time of day.Due to many years of "lifetime" politicians, the city is  More

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