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Hackensack, NJ vs North Chicago, IL

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- North Chicago is 0% more densely populated than Hackensack.
- People are 21.8% less likely to be married in North Chicago.
- The Median Age is 16.0 years younger in North Chicago.
 Hackensack, NJNorth Chicago, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,619329,725,481
 Female Population52.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock23.738.4
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 Population - 201043,068  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock35,918285,036,114
 Population - 199037,049  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-17.5%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now18.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,830.393.4
 Land Area4.2  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Hackensack, NJNorth Chicago, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 201.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock14.9%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3418.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock8.0%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.0%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock3.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.2%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock4.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock0.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Hackensack, NJNorth Chicago, ILUnited States
 White24.3%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock24.8%12.2%
 Asian13.1%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.4%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock35.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Hackensack, NJNorth Chicago, ILUnited States
 Married Population39.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock29.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock68.9%50.2%
 Never Married41.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock6.3%10.8%
 Widowed5.4%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.612.60
 Households19,995  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock4,42680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children24.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock25.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households9,246  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock24.2%15.8%
     Single householder, no children23.0%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Hackensack    3 Reviews

hello,welcome!  More

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Over 17 years ago

Hackensack has a big city feel but on a smaller scale-there are restaurants, shops to fit every lifestyle and taste. There are some negatives too. High property taxes-  More

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Over 19 years ago

Although becoming a more metro area, I do feel safe even during the late  More

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Reviews for North Chicago    3 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

The crime stats for North Chicago show that crime reporting is a total sham. Surrounding areas like Waukegan are actually wonderful and safe compared to North Chicago.  More

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Over 13 years ago

Well,I am Active Duty NAvy who is looking to switch to Reserve and I am looking for a place with low C.O.L. so I can focus on my job and sace money, NOrth Chicago is a  More

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I grew up on Lake Shore Drive. It was wonderful to just hop on the 152 bus and go to downtown Chicago where you can do almost anything...the theatres, the shopping, the  More

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