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Apex, NC vs Arlington Heights, IL

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- Arlington Heights is 0% more densely populated than Apex.
- People are 5.0% less likely to be married in Arlington Heights.
- The Median Age is 6.7 years older in Arlington Heights.
 Apex, NCArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock77,283329,725,481
 Female Population51.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.0%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock4338.4
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 Population - 201038,067  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock76,031285,036,114
 Population - 19904,968  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-2.7%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now1,196.1%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock4,655.393.4
 Land Area19.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Apex, NCArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.2%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 149.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock2.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5416.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 643.9%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 841.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.1%1.9%
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 Race
 Apex, NCArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 White72.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock2.6%12.2%
 Asian9.8%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.7%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock9.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Apex, NCArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 Married Population63.7%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock59.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock39.4%50.2%
 Never Married24.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock7.9%10.8%
 Widowed3.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.442.60
 Households20,434  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock20,80680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children48.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock49.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households4,913  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock6.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children4.7%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Apex    11 Reviews

We moved here from western NY last year. It was hard to leave a solid school system, a house almost paid for, with a yard, and NO HOA. However, jobs were just not there  More

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Over 11 years ago

My introduction to Apex, NC came in July 2009 I was on my way to Florida. On the third day, plans changed due to friend's vehicle malfunction. I stayed in Apex for 9  More

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Over 14 years ago

Apex has a small town atmosphere, but is convenient to the Research Triangle area of North  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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