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Grand Rapids, MI vs Oswego, IL

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- Oswego is 0% more densely populated than Grand Rapids.
- People are 57.1% more likely to be married in Oswego.
- The Median Age is 7.8 years older in Oswego.
 Grand Rapids, MIOswego, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,324329,725,481
 Female Population51.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.9%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock39.338.4
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 Population - 2010187,975  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock13,326285,036,114
 Population - 1990189,126  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock175.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now5.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,305.593.4
 Land Area44.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Grand Rapids, MIOswego, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.9%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.5%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock5.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 205.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.9%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3420.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock15.5%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.0%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock8.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.4%1.9%
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 Race
 Grand Rapids, MIOswego, ILUnited States
 White58.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock8.0%12.2%
 Asian2.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock17.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Grand Rapids, MIOswego, ILUnited States
 Married Population39.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock60.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock38.3%50.2%
 Never Married45.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.5%10.8%
 Widowed4.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.922.60
 Households76,961  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock9,61080,755,759
     Married couple, w/children27.7%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock39.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households34,613  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock10.8%15.8%
     Single householder, no children11.9%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Grand Rapids    62 Reviews
Blake · Grand Rapids, MI
Read for the TRUTH about GR
Over 3 years ago

I've lived in Grand Rapids about 85% of my life and can confidently say it is a great place to live for anyone. I know countless people who dogged the city, moved  More

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Ian · Dearborn, MI
The Actual City Is OK...The Rest Stinks
Over 4 years ago

Grand Rapids proper - the small city - is fairly OK. Nothing special stands out about it when judged against the nicer areas of the US, but it has some decent dining and  More

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Alfred · Grand Rapids, MI
GR- nationally recognized as a top place to live.
Over 4 years ago

Wow. “bland Rapids and everyone is Smug, uptight and part of the Christian Reformed Church. “ Someone is accurately describing Grand Rapids in 1985. Much has changed  More

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Reviews for Oswego    4 Reviews
Kim · Montgomery, IL
Love Living Here
Over 17 years ago

I absolutely love living in Oswego. There's always something to do and it still feels like a small hometown. I've lived in this town my whole life and I wouldn't want  More

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Laura · Riverside, IL
Chicago and the burbs
Over 18 years ago

Chicago has something for everyone. Musuems, zoos, theater, beaches, shopping, and plenty of parks and forest preserves to keep natives and visitors busy and happy.  More

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james · Oswego, IL
Oswego on the move
Over 19 years ago

Relocated 2 years ago and looked at Naperville for the schools. Learned Oswego had a master plan. It is rolling out now and is well received. Housing is reasonable  More

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