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Harrisburg, PA vs Altoona, PA

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- Altoona is 0% more densely populated than Harrisburg.
- People are 41.9% more likely to be married in Altoona.
- The Median Age is 8.0 years older in Altoona.
 Harrisburg, PAAltoona, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,114329,725,481
 Female Population51.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock39.638.4
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 Population - 201049,513  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock49,523285,036,114
 Population - 199052,376  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-13.2%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-5.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock4,505.693.4
 Land Area8.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Harrisburg, PAAltoona, PAUnited States
 Age 0 to 48.6%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.3%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.9%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3417.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.0%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.9%1.9%
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 Race
 Harrisburg, PAAltoona, PAUnited States
 White24.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock2.9%12.2%
 Asian2.6%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.1%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock1.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Harrisburg, PAAltoona, PAUnited States
 Married Population31.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock41.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated4.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock55.4%50.2%
 Never Married49.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock13.7%10.8%
 Widowed6.1%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.382.60
 Households20,953  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock10,86180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children15.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock40.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households10,446  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock23.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children18.9%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Harrisburg    23 Reviews

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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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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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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Reviews for Altoona    11 Reviews

Sun rises and sets over 2000+ ft. mountains, which does seem to shorten your summer days. It gets hot and humid in the summer, with not a lot of wind or airflow,  More

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Over 5 years ago

Though the climate in Altoona is cold in the Winter, it does often get less snow than Western Pennsylvania because of the Allegheny Front mountain range just to the west  More

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I grew up in Hollidaysburg near Altoona. The city has had its ups and downs throughout the years but all in all I think that central PA has the most beautiful scenery  More

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