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Gainesville, FL vs Effingham, IL

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- Effingham is 0% more densely populated than Gainesville.
- People are 92.0% more likely to be married in Effingham.
- The Median Age is 10.2 years older in Effingham.
 Gainesville, FLEffingham, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock12,218329,725,481
 Female Population52.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock3738.4
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 Population - 2010124,675  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock12,384285,036,114
 Population - 199084,770  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock1.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now59.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,201.393.4
 Land Area63.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Gainesville, FLEffingham, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.2%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 143.5%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.0%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2015.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.3%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3418.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.5%12.9%
 Age 45 to 547.0%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 643.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock4.4%1.9%
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 Race
 Gainesville, FLEffingham, ILUnited States
 White55.9%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.0%12.2%
 Asian6.1%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock4.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Gainesville, FLEffingham, ILUnited States
 Married Population25.5%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock47.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock51.0%50.2%
 Never Married62.5%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock14.0%10.8%
 Widowed3.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.272.60
 Households53,503  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,06380,755,759
     Married couple, w/children23.3%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock44.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households33,273  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock22.5%15.8%
     Single householder, no children15.4%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Gainesville    60 Reviews
james · Gainesville, FL
Not a bad place to live
Over 3 years ago

I've lived here most of my life. It's changed a lot, and a lot of the locals don't like it. Because it's home to one of the largest universities in the country, we see a  More

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Mary · Gainesville, FL
One of the places in Florida
Over 4 years ago

Lovely diverse city! People is nice and there is always something to do. Outdoors activities are awesome! The springs are beautiful and there are plenty of hiking  More

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T · Gainesville, FL
highest taxes and electric in state! Run!!!!!!!!!!
Over 5 years ago

Gainesville has the highest taxes and electrical rates in the state. The city is run by a bunch of liberals who have no idea what they are doing. Crime and homelessness  More

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Reviews for Effingham    3 Reviews
Katie · Hampshire, IL
Christian community!
Over 6 years ago

Excellent Christian community and conservative area. Nice area surrounded by farmland and lakes!  More

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Stefnie · Effingham, IL
Conservative town
Over 13 years ago

Effingham is a place of conservative ideals and belief in the United States  More

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John · Searcy, AR
Avoid the Motel 6
Over 18 years ago

We checked in to this motel on our way home from a funeral. It was nearly 10:00 PM and we were all tired from a long day of travelling. Upon entering the room, we  More

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