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Chicago, IL vs Forest Park, GA

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- Forest Park is 0% more densely populated than Chicago.
- People are 11.6% less likely to be married in Forest Park.
- The Median Age is 4.3 years younger in Forest Park.
 Chicago, ILForest Park, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock19,856329,725,481
 Female Population51.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock30.838.4
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 Population - 20102,697,480  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock21,447285,036,114
 Population - 19902,783,726  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-7.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-3.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,133.093.4
 Land Area227.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Chicago, ILForest Park, GAUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.9%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock10.9%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.3%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.8%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3419.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.4%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Chicago, ILForest Park, GAUnited States
 White33.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock51.9%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  Unlock23.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Chicago, ILForest Park, GAUnited States
 Married Population37.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock29.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.3%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock66.5%50.2%
 Never Married48.9%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock10.5%10.8%
 Widowed5.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.672.60
 Households1,112,581  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock4,04280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children27.1%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock20.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households537,756  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock36.9%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 Forest Park    2 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Forest Park Georgia is a great place to live. It is perfected located near airport and major interstates. The schools are great and the county is  More

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I read a review stating there is a lot of crime. I have lived in Forest Park since 1971 and have never been robbed or the victim of any other crime. We are a multi  More

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