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Jefferson City, MO vs Effingham, IL

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- Effingham is 0% more densely populated than Jefferson City.
- People are 13.8% more likely to be married in Effingham.
- The Median Age is 0.8 years younger in Effingham.
 Jefferson City, MOEffingham, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock12,218329,725,481
 Female Population47.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population52.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock3738.4
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 Population - 201043,210  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock12,384285,036,114
 Population - 199035,481  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock1.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now18.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,201.393.4
 Land Area36.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Jefferson City, MOEffingham, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.2%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.0%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.3%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.5%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.1%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock4.4%1.9%
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 Race
 Jefferson City, MOEffingham, ILUnited States
 White72.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.0%12.2%
 Asian2.5%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock4.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Jefferson City, MOEffingham, ILUnited States
 Married Population43.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock47.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock51.0%50.2%
 Never Married36.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock14.0%10.8%
 Widowed5.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.272.60
 Households16,655  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,06380,755,759
     Married couple, w/children27.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock44.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households7,291  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock22.5%15.8%
     Single householder, no children6.7%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Jefferson City    7 Reviews
Chip · Jefferson City, MO
Mind numbingly BORING.
Over 9 years ago

Oh Jeff City is nice to look at, but absolutely nothing to do unless you're a drunk. Nightlife consists of a few dive bars and Walmart. If you want culture, see a real  More

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B. Watersmain · Jefferson City, MO
BORING!!!!
Over 11 years ago

I have lived here for 28 years and its the dullest place to live. Nothing exciting happens and there is nothing to do.. The only activities are Go to a movie, a bar, or  More

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Vivienna · Jefferson City, MO
Unpredictable but tolerable
Over 11 years ago

Jefferson City is a nice community. Although crime is everywhere, it has picked up bc of some drugs that have moved in the area. Our police have been working diligently  More

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Reviews for Effingham    3 Reviews
Katie · Hampshire, IL
Christian community!
Over 6 years ago

Excellent Christian community and conservative area. Nice area surrounded by farmland and lakes!  More

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Stefnie · Effingham, IL
Conservative town
Over 13 years ago

Effingham is a place of conservative ideals and belief in the United States  More

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John · Searcy, AR
Avoid the Motel 6
Over 18 years ago

We checked in to this motel on our way home from a funeral. It was nearly 10:00 PM and we were all tired from a long day of travelling. Upon entering the room, we  More

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