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Galesburg, IL vs Buena Vista, CO

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- Buena Vista is 0% more densely populated than Galesburg.
- People are 22.8% less likely to be married in Buena Vista.
- The Median Age is 2.7 years younger in Buena Vista.
 Galesburg, ILBuena Vista, COUnited States
 Population  Unlock2,859329,725,481
 Female Population48.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock38.538.4
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 Population - 201032,178  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock2,195285,036,114
 Population - 199033,530  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock42.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-11.1%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock825.693.4
 Land Area17.7  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Galesburg, ILBuena Vista, COUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock14.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.7%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock1.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 207.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock10.3%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3411.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock6.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.4%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock10.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.5%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 846.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock0.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Galesburg, ILBuena Vista, COUnited States
 White73.9%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.0%12.2%
 Asian1.6%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.6%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock1.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Galesburg, ILBuena Vista, COUnited States
 Married Population36.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock28.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock71.5%50.2%
 Never Married41.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock19.3%10.8%
 Widowed7.8%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.252.60
 Households12,558  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock52280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children23.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock55.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households6,387  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock35.1%15.8%
     Single householder, no children11.7%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Galesburg    2 Reviews
Tia · Galesburg, IL
Great to Visit, Lousy to Live In
Over 6 years ago

I returned home, this town, a little over 3 years ago. This is not for you if you are not 16-25 or unskilled. Unless you are one of the two, good luck landing a job of  More

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Clint · Barry, IL
Galesburg - Pros/Cons
Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Low crime rate 2. Good school system 3. Extremely low cost of living and housing 4. Affordable place to live 5. A good place to live and raise a  More

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Reviews for Buena Vista    3 Reviews
Jean · Buena Vista, CO
Living in Buena Vista
Over 16 years ago

Buena Vista is not a place to live if dependent upon needing a liveable or professional income. Jobs are largely retail and service industry - low wages, temporary,  More

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Mike · Buena Vista, CO
Great Place
Over 17 years ago

There is no better place to  More

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Bill  · Buena Vista, CO
Great View Great Outdoors
Over 18 years ago

Buena Vista is the place to be if your into the great outdoors. Hiking, biking, fishing, whitewater rafting, winter sports snow shoeing, back country skiing also close  More

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