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Charleston, SC vs Arlington Heights, IL

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- Arlington Heights is 0% more densely populated than Charleston.
- People are 34.9% more likely to be married in Arlington Heights.
- The Median Age is 7.5 years older in Arlington Heights.
 Charleston, SCArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock77,283329,725,481
 Female Population52.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock4338.4
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 Population - 2010120,760  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock76,031285,036,114
 Population - 199080,414  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-2.7%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now73.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock4,655.393.4
 Land Area110.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Charleston, SCArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 143.7%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 205.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock2.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3420.2%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.0%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.1%1.9%
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 Race
 Charleston, SCArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 White71.7%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock2.6%12.2%
 Asian1.8%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock9.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Charleston, SCArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 Married Population44.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock59.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock39.4%50.2%
 Never Married40.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock7.9%10.8%
 Widowed5.1%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.442.60
 Households63,760  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock20,80680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children29.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock49.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households30,561  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock6.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children10.4%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Charleston    76 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Charleston is beautiful and unique and incredibly special. If you don't believe me, just ask Anthony Bourdain in his Parts Unknown episode - and he was an insightful  More

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Serious lack of health care and "good old boys club" whereby doctors will not even see the patient but diagnose them based on referring doctor. My sister died there for  More

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Over 5 years ago

Boy, has this once beautiful town changed...for the worse! I initially moved here 20 years ago because the people were so nice, no traffic, great choice of hospitals,  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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