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Granger, IN vs Joliet, IL

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- Joliet is 0% more densely populated than Granger.
- People are 28.1% less likely to be married in Joliet.
- The Median Age is 6.3 years younger in Joliet.
 Granger, INJoliet, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock150,323329,725,481
 Female Population52.0%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.0%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock33.638.4
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 Population - 201028,365  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock106,221285,036,114
 Population - 199020,241  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock38.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now53.4%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,344.393.4
 Land Area24.9  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.7264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Granger, INJoliet, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.7%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.3%6.1%
 Age 10 to 149.7%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.7%5.2%
 Age 25 to 348.5%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.6%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Granger, INJoliet, ILUnited States
 White82.3%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock16.8%12.2%
 Asian7.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock33.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Granger, INJoliet, ILUnited States
 Married Population65.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock45.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock52.7%50.2%
 Never Married20.6%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock10.0%10.8%
 Widowed4.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.982.60
 Households10,591  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock34,94780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children42.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock30.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,118  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock19.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children5.1%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Granger    2 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

We moved to Granger from South Bend 12 yrs ago & have no children. It's perfect for families w/children~the best school system in the area & low taxes. Granger is the  More

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Over 17 years ago

I can only say one thing...It is a great place to put kids in a K-12 public school  More

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Reviews for Joliet    7 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Great place to live !!!!!!!!!! Lived in Naperville for 30 years in that rat race ! Came herE bought a home reallll cheap and neighbors are great and taxes are low ! Lots  More

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Over 11 years ago

its laid back mixed town people mind to them self.I like it at first I didn't but it grew on me anyway overall its a nice place to  More

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Over 13 years ago

The West side of town above the Bluffs is filled with stately Victorian homes. Public gatherings on major holidays are  More

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