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Cleveland, OH vs Waukegan, IL

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- Waukegan is 0% more densely populated than Cleveland.
- People are 64.0% more likely to be married in Waukegan.
- The Median Age is 2.0 years younger in Waukegan.
 Cleveland, OHWaukegan, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock89,751329,725,481
 Female Population51.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock34.238.4
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 Population - 2010396,095  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock87,901285,036,114
 Population - 1990505,616  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-2.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-25.1%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,700.293.4
 Land Area77.7  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Cleveland, OHWaukegan, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.7%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock5.0%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3416.7%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.9%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.0%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock0.9%1.9%
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 Race
 Cleveland, OHWaukegan, ILUnited States
 White34.0%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock18.4%12.2%
 Asian2.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.9%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.1%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock53.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Cleveland, OHWaukegan, ILUnited States
 Married Population26.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock42.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated3.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock55.8%50.2%
 Never Married53.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock10.2%10.8%
 Widowed5.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.882.60
 Households168,196  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock20,69580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children15.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock32.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households91,098  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock23.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children21.2%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Cleveland    95 Reviews
JC · Fairview Park, OH
Something for everyone
Over 3 years ago

I live in a suburb right outside of Cleveland. I fear Cleveland gets a bad wrap in many people eyes. Although many families moved to the area for steel and auto  More

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RobsNCLE · South Euclid, OH
Cleveland is coming alive AGAIN
Over 4 years ago

I relocated to Cleveland 8 months ago from south of Columbus, OH. Having spent a lot of time in Columbus and central Ohio, I wanted to change. So I spontaneously decided  More

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A · Nashville, TN
A great city that doesn't know how great it is.
Over 4 years ago

Lived in Cleveland for 10 years. Loved it. Of course it has its issues, but there are a lot of great things about this city, and the people that live there should  More

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Reviews for Waukegan    3 Reviews
Jeannine · Waukegan, IL
Beautifully diverse Historic City
Over 3 years ago

Great people, beautifully diverse. All live and work together to provide the best for all residents. Lake County College is completing a 40 million dollar building  More

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Linda · Waukegan, IL
Waukegan, Illinois
Over 12 years ago

We're looking for a moderate climate. Waukegan is on Lake Michigan and could have a dynamic vibrant downtown but it doesn't. Great master plan if somehow Waukegan can  More

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michael  · Waukegan, IL
Up and coming city
Over 17 years ago

I have been living in north east waukegan for 12 years and I am excited by the recent surge of growth in the downtown area. Thanks to the Genesee theater, there are  More

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