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Appleton, WI vs Arlington Heights, IL

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- Arlington Heights is 0% more densely populated than Appleton.
- People are 22.4% more likely to be married in Arlington Heights.
- The Median Age is 6.5 years older in Arlington Heights.
 Appleton, WIArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock77,283329,725,481
 Female Population50.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock4338.4
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 Population - 201072,616  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock76,031285,036,114
 Population - 199065,695  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-2.7%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now12.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock4,655.393.4
 Land Area24.5  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Appleton, WIArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock2.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.2%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.4%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.1%1.9%
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 Race
 Appleton, WIArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 White79.9%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock2.6%12.2%
 Asian7.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock9.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Appleton, WIArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 Married Population49.5%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock59.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock39.4%50.2%
 Never Married34.9%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock7.9%10.8%
 Widowed4.4%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.442.60
 Households29,926  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock20,80680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children32.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock49.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households11,210  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock6.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children6.8%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Appleton    23 Reviews

Just to clarify my earlier review, the people are generally unfriendly, except the overweight women( 90% of women here) are friendly. Tailgatings on 1-41 an 441 is very  More

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Over 7 years ago

Women here are very heavy. People are rude here, will cut you off in public and not say a word. People at the gym walk in and do not even look at you, even though you  More

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Over 8 years ago

Something is happening in Appleton. The place used to be called the shopping capital of Wisco. But, slowly this rather commercial-sounding moniker is being replaced by  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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