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Ames, IA vs Arlington Heights, IL

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- Arlington Heights is 0% more densely populated than Ames.
- People are 99.8% more likely to be married in Arlington Heights.
- The Median Age is 19.6 years older in Arlington Heights.
 Ames, IAArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock77,283329,725,481
 Female Population46.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population53.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock4338.4
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 Population - 201059,103  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock76,031285,036,114
 Population - 199047,198  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-2.7%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now42.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock4,655.393.4
 Land Area27.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Ames, IAArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 43.6%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 142.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2021.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock2.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 546.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 643.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.1%1.9%
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 Race
 Ames, IAArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 White78.5%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock2.6%12.2%
 Asian10.5%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock9.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Ames, IAArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 Married Population30.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock59.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock39.4%50.2%
 Never Married62.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock7.9%10.8%
 Widowed2.3%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.442.60
 Households24,633  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock20,80680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children31.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock49.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households14,630  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock6.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children7.0%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Ames    12 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Hello, I am in San Jose Ca, but am seriously thinking of moving somewhere much slower for a better quality of living. I've just turned 59, so I'm kinda preparing for  More

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Over 13 years ago

Like every other city Ames has both good and bad points. The good points are: low cost of living, very friendly people, lots of outdoor activities and quite a few events  More

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Ames enjoys a high quality of life at a very affordable cost, substantially lower than many other communities. The presence of Iowa State University, a large (28,000  More

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Reviews for Arlington Heights    9 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I’ve lived in this city my whole life and it is the absolute best. The people are so kind and always greet you with a smile. The education systems are very good and it  More

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Over 12 years ago

Downtown Arlington Heights has a lot going on, especially in the summer. There are good restaurants and other businesses, and the festivals/music are very good, too. A  More

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Over 14 years ago

After growing up in Deerfield, IL, there is no doubt in my mind that places like Deerfield and Arlington Heights have exceptional education for children. Education  More

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