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Charleston, WV vs Atlanta, GA

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- Atlanta is 0% more densely populated than Charleston.
- People are 28.9% less likely to be married in Atlanta.
- The Median Age is 8.3 years younger in Atlanta.
 Charleston, WVAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock492,204329,725,481
 Female Population51.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock33.438.4
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 Population - 201051,215  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock416,474285,036,114
 Population - 199057,287  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock23.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-19.9%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,630.393.4
 Land Area31.5  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Charleston, WVAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock7.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.1%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.4%1.9%
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 Race
 Charleston, WVAtlanta, GAUnited States
 White77.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock47.7%12.2%
 Asian2.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock5.0%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Charleston, WVAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Married Population43.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock29.0%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock69.2%50.2%
 Never Married33.6%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock10.1%10.8%
 Widowed7.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.062.60
 Households21,779  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock92,65080,755,759
     Married couple, w/children23.3%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock37.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households10,309  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock23.8%15.8%
     Single householder, no children11.7%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Charleston    12 Reviews
John · Charleston, WV
We love our little city
Over 12 years ago

Charleston has a lot going on for being a small city. Capitol Street has great restaurants and Taylor Books, and Capitol Market is one of the best year-round farmers  More

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John · Charleston, WV
A great little city
Over 12 years ago

Charleston has a lot going on for being a small city. Capitol Street has great restaurants and Taylor Books, and Capitol Market is one of the best year-round farmers  More

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John · Charleston, WV
A great little city
Over 12 years ago

Charleston has a lot going on for being a small city. Capitol Street has great restaurants and Taylor Books, and Capitol Market is one of the best year-round farmers  More

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Reviews for Atlanta    318 Reviews
Jasmine · Yonkers, NY
Great Culture and Food, but bad Traffic
Over 1 years ago

Lots of traffic near the airport at all times. Adds about 1.5 hrs to a 30 min commute. Great food and culture in downtown ATL area.  More

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Sarah · Tucker, GA
Totally Underrated, great city for young people
Over 1 years ago

Honestly the greater Atlanta area is the best place I've ever lived. There is so much diversity, delicious food, shopping, etc. The traffic really isn't that bad if you  More

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Ryan · Atlanta, GA
It's really not that bad
Over 2 years ago

I've lived just outside of Atlanta for 22 years and have spent a year deep within the hustle and bustle of the city. It's really NOT that bad. The crime really isn't  More

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