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Chicago, IL vs Cornelius, NC

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- Cornelius is 0% more densely populated than Chicago.
- People are 49.1% more likely to be married in Cornelius.
- The Median Age is 8.3 years older in Cornelius.
 Chicago, ILCornelius, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,925329,725,481
 Female Population51.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock43.438.4
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 Population - 20102,697,480  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock11,969285,036,114
 Population - 19902,783,726  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock157.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-3.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,611.393.4
 Land Area227.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.5264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Chicago, ILCornelius, NCUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.9%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock5.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3419.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.0%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Chicago, ILCornelius, NCUnited States
 White33.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock6.4%12.2%
 Asian6.8%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock7.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Chicago, ILCornelius, NCUnited States
 Married Population37.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock55.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.3%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock43.6%50.2%
 Never Married48.9%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.6%10.8%
 Widowed5.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.392.60
 Households1,112,581  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock8,46280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children27.1%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock47.2%42.9%
 Non Family Households537,756  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock12.9%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 Cornelius    5 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

The Lake Norman area offers a multitude of activities, shopping,dining and all around great quality of life. Four distinct seasons with breathtaking scenery are a huge  More

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There is an adorable Childrens and Teens Clothing store in Cornelius, NC that gives exceptional customer service and their prices are very affordable....actually  More

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moving from a small town south of Pittsburgh..nothing here but the dam gas well stuff .not for me..i got a job in Cornelius north calolina..is it worth moving..iam a  More

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