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Baraboo, WI vs Joliet, IL

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- Joliet is 0% more densely populated than Baraboo.
- People are 3.2% more likely to be married in Joliet.
- The Median Age is 5.5 years younger in Joliet.
 Baraboo, WIJoliet, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock150,323329,725,481
 Female Population51.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock33.638.4
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 Population - 201012,063  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock106,221285,036,114
 Population - 19909,203  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock38.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now31.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,344.393.4
 Land Area7.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.7264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Baraboo, WIJoliet, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.9%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.3%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.7%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.2%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.1%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Baraboo, WIJoliet, ILUnited States
 White89.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock16.8%12.2%
 Asian0.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.6%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock33.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Baraboo, WIJoliet, ILUnited States
 Married Population45.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock45.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock52.7%50.2%
 Never Married31.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock10.0%10.8%
 Widowed6.4%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.982.60
 Households5,627  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock34,94780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children26.5%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock30.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,432  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock19.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children11.1%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Baraboo    4 Reviews

Overall I think Baraboo is a great place. The economy hasn't been all that great lately, but there are good jobs in the area. This is extremely true if you have a good  More

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Over 15 years ago

We moved here several years ago and have never regretted it. Progressive government, good schools and churches. Near enougn to Madison and yet far enough away to be  More

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Over 16 years ago

It seems in Baraboo,WI the cost keeps going up, but the jobs or pay  More

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Reviews for Joliet    7 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Great place to live !!!!!!!!!! Lived in Naperville for 30 years in that rat race ! Came herE bought a home reallll cheap and neighbors are great and taxes are low ! Lots  More

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Over 11 years ago

its laid back mixed town people mind to them self.I like it at first I didn't but it grew on me anyway overall its a nice place to  More

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Over 13 years ago

The West side of town above the Bluffs is filled with stately Victorian homes. Public gatherings on major holidays are  More

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