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Joliet, IL vs Blacksburg, VA

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- Blacksburg is 0% more densely populated than Joliet.
- People are 55.5% less likely to be married in Blacksburg.
- The Median Age is 11.7 years younger in Blacksburg.
 Joliet, ILBlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,385329,725,481
 Female Population50.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock21.938.4
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 Population - 2010147,521  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock39,573285,036,114
 Population - 199076,836  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock11.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now90.9%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,250.493.4
 Land Area64.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Joliet, ILBlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock2.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock1.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 205.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock24.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.5%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock6.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5414.6%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock2.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.2%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock4.7%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock0.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Joliet, ILBlacksburg, VAUnited States
 White44.9%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock4.8%12.2%
 Asian1.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.5%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock3.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Joliet, ILBlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Married Population47.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock20.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock78.9%50.2%
 Never Married38.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock3.4%10.8%
 Widowed4.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.772.60
 Households49,563  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock4,49280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children39.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock41.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households14,616  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock9.2%15.8%
     Single householder, no children10.2%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Joliet    7 Reviews
Jack · Woodridge, IL
BEST PLACE TO LIVE
Over 12 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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william · Joliet, IL
joliet the town
Over 12 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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Bp · Joliet, IL
Culture and Recreation
Over 14 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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Sarah · Hampton, VA
Whole neww world
Over 10 years ago

Growing up I thought my city was the best thing since sliced bread. However, since moving to Blacksburg I have changed my tune. Amazing community and  More

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DrZ · Blacksburg, VA
Blacksburg pros & cons
Over 15 years ago

Blacksburg is a very nice place overall, but like others has its pros and cons. It's a small, clean, quaint college town amid rural farmland and forested mountains. The  More

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kent · Blacksburg, VA
blacksburg, va climate
Over 15 years ago

4 great seasons without  More

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