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Durham, NC vs Arlington Heights, IL

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- Arlington Heights is 0% more densely populated than Durham.
- People are 41.1% more likely to be married in Arlington Heights.
- The Median Age is 8.4 years older in Arlington Heights.
 Durham, NCArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock77,283329,725,481
 Female Population52.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock4338.4
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 Population - 2010231,586  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock76,031285,036,114
 Population - 1990136,611  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-2.7%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now109.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock4,655.393.4
 Land Area112.2  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Durham, NCArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.5%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 205.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock2.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3419.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.1%1.9%
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 Race
 Durham, NCArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 White40.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock2.6%12.2%
 Asian5.3%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock9.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Durham, NCArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 Married Population42.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock59.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock39.4%50.2%
 Never Married43.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock7.9%10.8%
 Widowed4.1%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.442.60
 Households117,638  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock20,80680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children27.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock49.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households52,685  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock6.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.4%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Durham    43 Reviews

I was raised in this city, left for work in the 2010s, and returned in 2018. This city has changed a lot over the years for the better. Growing up there was not a ton to  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in durham for a few years and my experience is coming from someone who has traveled all over the world and has lived in many different states. First things  More

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Over 4 years ago

I live here for my entire life and it has never gotten boring, I love the scenery, nightlife and basically everything here. There is always something new to do and  More

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Reviews for Arlington Heights    9 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I’ve lived in this city my whole life and it is the absolute best. The people are so kind and always greet you with a smile. The education systems are very good and it  More

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Over 12 years ago

Downtown Arlington Heights has a lot going on, especially in the summer. There are good restaurants and other businesses, and the festivals/music are very good, too. A  More

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Over 14 years ago

After growing up in Deerfield, IL, there is no doubt in my mind that places like Deerfield and Arlington Heights have exceptional education for children. Education  More

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