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Chicago, IL vs Downers Grove, IL

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- Downers Grove is 0% more densely populated than Chicago.
- People are 52.1% more likely to be married in Downers Grove.
- The Median Age is 7.7 years older in Downers Grove.
 Chicago, ILDowners Grove, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock50,209329,725,481
 Female Population51.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock42.838.4
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 Population - 20102,697,480  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock48,724285,036,114
 Population - 19902,783,726  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock0.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-3.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,459.893.4
 Land Area227.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Chicago, ILDowners Grove, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.9%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.6%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3419.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock12.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Chicago, ILDowners Grove, ILUnited States
 White33.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock3.3%12.2%
 Asian6.8%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.1%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock5.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Chicago, ILDowners Grove, ILUnited States
 Married Population37.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock56.9%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.3%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock42.4%50.2%
 Never Married48.9%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock9.7%10.8%
 Widowed5.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.442.60
 Households1,112,581  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock13,34380,755,759
     Married couple, w/children27.1%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock47.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households537,756  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock6.9%15.8%
     Single householder, no children17.1%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Chicago    270 Reviews
Sam · Chicago, IL
Beautiful city with reasonable cost of living
Over 1 years ago

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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Daniel · Bremen, IN
My Favorite City in the Country
Over 2 years ago

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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Betty · Chicago, IL
Crime ridden Medical center.
Over 2 years ago

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 Downers Grove    5 Reviews
Molly · Downers Grove, IL
Best Tax Preparer in Downers Grove Illinois
Over 9 years ago

Hi I have been living in Downers Grove since 1988. I used to work in Bank and couple other had been served couple other firms in managerial level. I found the best Tax  More

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Paul · Downers Grove, IL
Quiet
Over 13 years ago

Quiet fmily neighborhoods with good  More

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Stephen · Downers Grove, IL
Safe Place
Over 18 years ago

One of the safest places to live in the  More

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