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Fairhope, AL vs Chicago, IL

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- Chicago is 0% more densely populated than Fairhope.
- People are 41.1% less likely to be married in Chicago.
- The Median Age is 8.0 years younger in Chicago.
 Fairhope, ALChicago, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock2,742,119329,725,481
 Female Population51.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock35.138.4
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 Population - 201016,337  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock2,896,016285,036,114
 Population - 19908,485  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-7.5%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now178.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock12,060.393.4
 Land Area13.9  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock6.8264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Fairhope, ALChicago, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.7%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 1411.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.3%3.9%
 Age 18 to 201.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 348.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.0%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 849.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Fairhope, ALChicago, ILUnited States
 White88.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock28.8%12.2%
 Asian1.6%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races0.6%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock28.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Fairhope, ALChicago, ILUnited States
 Married Population64.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock35.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock62.2%50.2%
 Never Married21.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.3%10.8%
 Widowed5.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.412.60
 Households8,119  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock574,82580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children36.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock34.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,398  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock21.0%15.8%
     Single householder, no children4.0%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Fairhope    13 Reviews
J · Fairhope, AL
Very liberal small town
Over 4 years ago

I have lived here for years cute small eclectic. Liberal for Alabama.   More

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John · Cameron Park, CA
Review for liberals and conservatives
Over 4 years ago

We just moved to Fairhope from California and absolutely love it! For the most part, it’s like minded common sense conservatives close to the bay and lots of shopping.  More

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pamela · Fairhope, AL
general all aroung quality of life
Over 13 years ago

Beautiful mix of the standard retail within 15 mina, but in our downtown is ecclectic meets "old townMarch of each year Fairhope hosts a mammoth Arts and Artist event  More

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Reviews for Chicago    270 Reviews
Sam · Chicago, IL
Beautiful city with reasonable cost of living
Over 1 years ago

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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Daniel · Bremen, IN
My Favorite City in the Country
Over 2 years ago

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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Betty · Chicago, IL
Crime ridden Medical center.
Over 2 years ago

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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