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Gardner, MA vs Chicago, IL

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- Chicago is 0% more densely populated than Gardner.
- People are 18.9% less likely to be married in Chicago.
- The Median Age is 9.2 years younger in Chicago.
 Gardner, MAChicago, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock2,742,119329,725,481
 Female Population47.0%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population53.0%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock35.138.4
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 Population - 201020,174  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock2,896,016285,036,114
 Population - 199020,125  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-7.5%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now2.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock12,060.393.4
 Land Area22.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock6.8264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Gardner, MAChicago, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.3%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.3%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.0%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 6410.3%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Gardner, MAChicago, ILUnited States
 White82.5%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock28.8%12.2%
 Asian3.1%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock28.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Gardner, MAChicago, ILUnited States
 Married Population46.6%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock35.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock62.2%50.2%
 Never Married33.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.3%10.8%
 Widowed7.2%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.412.60
 Households8,841  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock574,82580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children21.3%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock34.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,395  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock21.0%15.8%
     Single householder, no children10.3%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Gardner    4 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I’ve lived here since 2014 my house is up 58%, the city is improving constantly. We have a very efficient city hall, the people are helpful. Our elected officials care  More

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Over 17 years ago

There is absolutely NOTHING to do here. i am actively pursuing a move to Florida or somewhere  More

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Over 17 years ago

A city at odds with itself. Beautiful rustic spots mixed with urban blight. You want this city to succeed because of it's proud, hard working citizens. However, the  More

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Reviews for Chicago    270 Reviews

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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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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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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