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Arlington Heights, IL vs Winston-Salem, NC

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- Winston-Salem is 0% more densely populated than Arlington Heights.
- People are 31.2% less likely to be married in Winston-Salem.
- The Median Age is 7.1 years younger in Winston-Salem.
 Arlington Heights, ILWinston-Salem, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock247,917329,725,481
 Female Population50.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock35.938.4
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 Population - 201075,252  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock185,776285,036,114
 Population - 199075,460  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock33.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-1.9%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,870.393.4
 Land Area16.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Arlington Heights, ILWinston-Salem, NCUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.3%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3410.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5414.0%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Arlington Heights, ILWinston-Salem, NCUnited States
 White75.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock32.8%12.2%
 Asian10.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.1%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock16.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Arlington Heights, ILWinston-Salem, NCUnited States
 Married Population60.6%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock39.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock58.3%50.2%
 Never Married25.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.0%10.8%
 Widowed5.8%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.432.60
 Households31,421  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock56,45180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children37.3%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock38.6%42.9%
 Non Family Households10,615  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock23.1%15.8%
     Single householder, no children6.5%  Unlock10.8%
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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Reviews for Winston-Salem    26 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Winston Salem is a corrupt and sad city. Many residents aren't open to new comers and crime is rampant. The abysmal crime rate is due in part to the corrupt and  More

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Over 5 years ago

I’ve lived here since 2008 and the community is beautiful and quiet. Convenient to everything and if you’re not a lazy person you can walk to Walmart, the bank,  More

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I didn't fully appreciate WS until I left. I still have family and friends there, and when I visit (I've lived in various places, now in the midwest for about 20 years)  More

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