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Chicago, IL vs Avondale, AZ

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Highlights
- Avondale is 0% more densely populated than Chicago.
- People are 24.8% more likely to be married in Avondale.
- The Median Age is 3.9 years younger in Avondale.
 Chicago, ILAvondale, AZUnited States
 Population  Unlock88,065329,725,481
 Female Population51.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock31.238.4
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 Population - 20102,697,480  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock35,883285,036,114
 Population - 19902,783,726  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock147.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-3.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,946.293.4
 Land Area227.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Chicago, ILAvondale, AZUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.9%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock8.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3419.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.4%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock4.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock5.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock0.9%1.9%
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 Race
 Chicago, ILAvondale, AZUnited States
 White33.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock9.4%12.2%
 Asian6.8%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock1.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock56.3%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Chicago, ILAvondale, AZUnited States
 Married Population37.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock45.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.3%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock52.8%50.2%
 Never Married48.9%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.3%10.8%
 Widowed5.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock3.142.60
 Households1,112,581  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock20,82380,755,759
     Married couple, w/children27.1%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock29.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households537,756  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock24.0%15.8%
     Single householder, no children17.1%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Chicago    270 Reviews

I've lived in Chicago city and later moved to suburbs when family size increased. Absolutely love this city. This is the cleanest and most beautiful among the major  More

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Chicago is probably the best value in a major city that you can find and my personal favorite city. It will become increasingly important as climate change makes the  More

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I've live on north side and south side, UIC medical center. Don't move here go to the north side. No good amenities, if you get bored with one there is no other choices.  More

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Reviews for Avondale    3 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

My children have attended Canyon Breeze for the last couple of years. In that time a new principal has taken over. Bullying, swearing, and children running around  More

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Over 18 years ago

I am a young married woman with a family. I love Avondale for so many reasons. There is everything I need nearby and I rarely have to venture out of my area. Shopping,  More

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Over 18 years ago

The valley is in serious need of mass transit. Currently a light rail is being built, but it is slated to only connect Phoenix to Tempe. Eventually it will connect more  More

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