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Joliet, IL vs Harrisburg, PA

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- Harrisburg is 0% more densely populated than Joliet.
- People are 33.6% less likely to be married in Harrisburg.
- The Median Age is 2.0 years younger in Harrisburg.
 Joliet, ILHarrisburg, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock49,969329,725,481
 Female Population50.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock31.638.4
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 Population - 2010147,521  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock48,950285,036,114
 Population - 199076,836  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock0.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now90.9%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock6,154.693.4
 Land Area64.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock3.7264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Joliet, ILHarrisburg, PAUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock8.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.6%3.9%
 Age 18 to 205.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.7%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.5%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5414.6%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.2%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock0.9%1.9%
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 Race
 Joliet, ILHarrisburg, PAUnited States
 White44.9%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock44.0%12.2%
 Asian1.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock25.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Joliet, ILHarrisburg, PAUnited States
 Married Population47.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock27.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock68.6%50.2%
 Never Married38.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock13.0%10.8%
 Widowed4.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.332.60
 Households49,563  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock10,50780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children39.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock26.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households14,616  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock40.0%15.8%
     Single householder, no children10.2%  Unlock10.8%
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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Reviews for Harrisburg    23 Reviews

I wouldn't recommend Harrisburg. I currently live here, but I'm moving to Lancaster in a month. The problem with Harrisburg is that many long-term residents often refer  More

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Over 8 years ago

I moved to Harrisburg right after college and have been here for about 6 years now. This city is OK. Downtown has some nicer restaurants, but still has just as many  More

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Having lived here many years I've noticed that some people are very nice but most won't give you the time of day.Due to many years of "lifetime" politicians, the city is  More

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