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Chicago, IL vs East Providence, RI

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- East Providence is 0% more densely populated than Chicago.
- People are 21.1% more likely to be married in East Providence.
- The Median Age is 6.8 years older in East Providence.
 Chicago, ILEast Providence, RIUnited States
 Population  Unlock47,171329,725,481
 Female Population51.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock41.938.4
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 Population - 20102,697,480  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock48,688285,036,114
 Population - 19902,783,726  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-2.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-3.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,549.493.4
 Land Area227.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock3.3264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Chicago, ILEast Providence, RIUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.9%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3419.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.7%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Chicago, ILEast Providence, RIUnited States
 White33.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock5.2%12.2%
 Asian6.8%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock1.8%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock7.6%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Chicago, ILEast Providence, RIUnited States
 Married Population37.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock44.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.3%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock54.2%50.2%
 Never Married48.9%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.1%10.8%
 Widowed5.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.302.60
 Households1,112,581  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock11,38980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children27.1%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock44.6%42.9%
 Non Family Households537,756  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock14.6%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 East Providence    3 Reviews

Rhode Island sometimes escape the more harsh weather that hammers New England, but as is typical of the region, be ready for  More

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Over 17 years ago

It's a small town and it's about who you know. Very ethnic in a very enjoyable way. There are great bakeries, great little stores, parades, feasts...nice  More

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East Providence is close enough to Providence that you're able to reap the benefits of arts and culture , but far enough away to be out of the hustle and bustle. East  More

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