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Elkhart, IN vs Freeport, IL

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- Freeport is 0% more densely populated than Elkhart.
- People are 16.1% more likely to be married in Freeport.
- The Median Age is 9.5 years older in Freeport.
 Elkhart, INFreeport, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock24,087329,725,481
 Female Population51.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock43.538.4
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 Population - 201051,844  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock26,443285,036,114
 Population - 199043,627  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-11.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now19.6%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,071.393.4
 Land Area27.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Elkhart, INFreeport, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 48.6%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.0%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.7%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock9.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.0%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.0%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock12.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock4.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Elkhart, INFreeport, ILUnited States
 White56.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock16.3%12.2%
 Asian0.6%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.1%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock6.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Elkhart, INFreeport, ILUnited States
 Married Population37.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock42.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.3%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock56.0%50.2%
 Never Married38.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock15.9%10.8%
 Widowed7.5%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.162.60
 Households21,212  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock6,25280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children21.7%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock43.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households8,670  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock24.7%15.8%
     Single householder, no children15.4%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Elkhart    8 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

I grew up in Elkhart and it's not the greatest city. My car had been broken into numerous times while living in northern Indiana (South Bend as well). I attribute to  More

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Over 13 years ago

I moved away from Elkhart and returned 20 years later. During my time away I lived in many locations around the west coast - but mostly in Arizona. The last couple of  More

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Over 13 years ago

I left Elkhart 20 years ago, lived mainly in Arizona and returned recently. I have been pleasantly surprised at the wonderful people I've met here. I've made more  More

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Reviews for Freeport    9 Reviews

I bought a house here in 2018. It was the best decision of my life. My life is so much better. Freeport Is a great town. The best way to sum it up is, if the town from  More

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I've lived here since the mid 1970's and only moved away for a short time before returning. We love the fact Freeport is close to many great midwest attractions.  More

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Over 8 years ago

Freeport is a nice small city. Some people call it boring but I like quiet and peace. People seem to keep to themselves here in freeport and I don't mind that at all  More

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