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Freeport, IL vs Wheeling, IL

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- Wheeling is 0% more densely populated than Freeport.
- People are 19.4% more likely to be married in Wheeling.
- The Median Age is 4.4 years younger in Wheeling.
 Freeport, ILWheeling, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock39,104329,725,481
 Female Population53.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population46.9%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock39.138.4
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 Population - 201025,617  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock34,496285,036,114
 Population - 199025,840  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock12.9%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-9.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock4,509.293.4
 Land Area11.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Freeport, ILWheeling, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.7%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.0%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.3%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3411.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock15.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.0%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 846.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Freeport, ILWheeling, ILUnited States
 White69.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock2.1%12.2%
 Asian1.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.8%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.8%0.4%
 Two or More Races6.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock28.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Freeport, ILWheeling, ILUnited States
 Married Population44.0%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock50.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock47.5%50.2%
 Never Married32.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.8%10.8%
 Widowed7.7%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.522.60
 Households10,828  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock9,80580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children19.9%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock42.5%42.9%
 Non Family Households4,576  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock9.6%15.8%
     Single householder, no children11.7%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Freeport    9 Reviews
Jacqueline · Freeport, IL
Freeport... The Sunny Valley Town!!!
Over 4 years ago

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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Ed · Freeport, IL
I like Freeport I just don't like what it's become
Over 6 years ago

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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Jamie · Freeport, IL
Love it!
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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Reviews for Wheeling    2 Reviews
Marta · Wheeling, IL
A great suburb to raise a family
Over 9 years ago

Wheeling is a huge industrial area with a lot of job opportunities in a close community with great schools-which is why the real estate is pricy, yet still easy to find  More

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John  · Wheeling, IL
Living in Wheeling Illinois
Over 12 years ago

I have lived in Wheeling for a year now. I didn't have the chance to check it out before I moved there.(long story). It is very diverse and if you are an American  More

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