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Jesup, GA vs Waukegan, IL

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- Waukegan is 0% more densely populated than Jesup.
- People are 12.0% less likely to be married in Waukegan.
- The Median Age is 6.3 years younger in Waukegan.
 Jesup, GAWaukegan, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock89,751329,725,481
 Female Population53.0%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.0%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock34.238.4
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 Population - 201010,197  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock87,901285,036,114
 Population - 19908,958  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-2.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now9.9%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,700.293.4
 Land Area16.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Jesup, GAWaukegan, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.6%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.7%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.5%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock5.0%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3411.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 847.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock0.9%1.9%
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 Race
 Jesup, GAWaukegan, ILUnited States
 White58.7%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock18.4%12.2%
 Asian1.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.9%0.4%
 Two or More Races0.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock53.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Jesup, GAWaukegan, ILUnited States
 Married Population50.2%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock42.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated4.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock55.8%50.2%
 Never Married29.9%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock10.2%10.8%
 Widowed8.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.882.60
 Households3,914  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock20,69580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children29.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock32.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households1,352  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock23.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children10.3%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Jesup    4 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

I have lived in Jesup for several years but have lived near Wayne County for almost 30 years. Jesup isn't the place for families, there is no economic development,  More

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Over 15 years ago

My review of Wayne County since I have lived here my whole life is that as a community we have the lowest job unemployment rate and spending costs are not what they  More

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Over 18 years ago

The weather in Jesup, GA can be unpredictable. Known for it's long droughts, this spring and summer saw record rainfalls. In fact, in the city recently, they received 6  More

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Reviews for Waukegan    3 Reviews

Great people, beautifully diverse. All live and work together to provide the best for all residents. Lake County College is completing a 40 million dollar building  More

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Over 12 years ago

We're looking for a moderate climate. Waukegan is on Lake Michigan and could have a dynamic vibrant downtown but it doesn't. Great master plan if somehow Waukegan can  More

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Over 17 years ago

I have been living in north east waukegan for 12 years and I am excited by the recent surge of growth in the downtown area. Thanks to the Genesee theater, there are  More

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