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Glencoe, IL vs Galesburg, IL

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- Galesburg is 0% more densely populated than Glencoe.
- People are 46.5% less likely to be married in Galesburg.
- The Median Age is 4.9 years younger in Galesburg.
 Glencoe, ILGalesburg, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,298329,725,481
 Female Population52.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock41.238.4
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 Population - 20108,730  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock33,706285,036,114
 Population - 19908,499  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-11.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now2.9%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,707.693.4
 Land Area3.7  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Glencoe, ILGalesburg, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.5%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.0%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 205.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 342.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.1%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.2%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 848.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Glencoe, ILGalesburg, ILUnited States
 White93.5%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock13.4%12.2%
 Asian2.6%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock7.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Glencoe, ILGalesburg, ILUnited States
 Married Population68.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock35.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock63.1%50.2%
 Never Married19.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock13.9%10.8%
 Widowed4.7%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.082.60
 Households3,195  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock6,17180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children39.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock46.6%42.9%
 Non Family Households602  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock18.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children2.8%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Glencoe    4 Reviews
E · Glencoe, IL
Glencoe is nice, but not for everyone
Over 11 years ago

I grew up in Glencoe and recently moved back after I had children so I have a unique perspective. However, I have found that the things I loved (and hated) about Glencoe  More

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E · Glencoe, IL
Glencoe is nice, but not for everyone
Over 11 years ago

I grew up in Glencoe and recently moved back after I had children so I have a unique perspective. However, I have found that the things I loved (and hated) about Glencoe  More

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Equilla  · Glencoe, IL
Village of Glencoe
Over 14 years ago

It is a wonderful village, nice beach, cute little downtown and great library. The people are so friendly and very polite. I am proud to live in this town.  More

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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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