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Charlotte, NC vs Savannah, GA

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- Savannah is 0% more densely populated than Charlotte.
- People are 21.9% less likely to be married in Savannah.
- The Median Age is 1.3 years younger in Savannah.
 Charlotte, NCSavannah, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock147,930329,725,481
 Female Population51.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock33.238.4
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 Population - 2010738,446  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock131,510285,036,114
 Population - 1990395,934  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock9.2%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now127.4%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,424.093.4
 Land Area306.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock4.8264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Charlotte, NCSavannah, GAUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock7.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3418.2%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.0%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.1%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Charlotte, NCSavannah, GAUnited States
 White40.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock51.4%12.2%
 Asian6.5%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.1%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock6.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Charlotte, NCSavannah, GAUnited States
 Married Population44.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock32.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock65.3%50.2%
 Never Married41.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.2%10.8%
 Widowed3.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.462.60
 Households345,944  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock31,42180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children31.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock36.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households147,391  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock25.6%15.8%
     Single householder, no children11.8%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Charlotte    305 Reviews

My favorite city to live year round with 4 seasons. We love Charlotte  More

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Over 3 years ago

This city has a lot of potential, but it could use some work. For example, it seems to lack things that other cities have. And there is a lack of atmosphere and charm.  More

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Over 4 years ago

Very new transplant (~6 weeks) so first impressions and reasons why I moved here: -great year-round weather, if you don't mind humidity-- less hot in summer than TX/AZ  More

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Reviews for Savannah    79 Reviews

One of the most polluted and unhealthy places you can live while residing in the US. The air pollution from three paper factories is twice the rate of the alarming  More

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Over 3 years ago

I've been to Savannah many times. It is where my wife grew up. The downtown is picturesque and historic. There's a great beach. The food is to die for. Supping on the  More

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My spouse and I moved to Savannah in fall of 2020 from our northern California home. But before we’re labeled as Californians driving up housing costs, let’s set that  More

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