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Joliet, IL vs Highland Park, IL

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- Highland Park is 0% more densely populated than Joliet.
- People are 46.4% more likely to be married in Highland Park.
- The Median Age is 14.8 years older in Highland Park.
 Joliet, ILHighland Park, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,245329,725,481
 Female Population50.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock48.438.4
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 Population - 2010147,521  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock31,365285,036,114
 Population - 199076,836  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-6.2%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now90.9%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,470.893.4
 Land Area64.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Joliet, ILHighland Park, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 205.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock2.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.5%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5414.6%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.2%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock15.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.9%1.9%
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 Race
 Joliet, ILHighland Park, ILUnited States
 White44.9%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.5%12.2%
 Asian1.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.1%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock9.3%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Joliet, ILHighland Park, ILUnited States
 Married Population47.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock68.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock30.7%50.2%
 Never Married38.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock7.8%10.8%
 Widowed4.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.482.60
 Households49,563  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock8,86180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children39.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock53.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households14,616  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock5.1%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 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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william · Joliet, IL
joliet the town
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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Bp · Joliet, IL
Culture and Recreation
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 Highland Park    3 Reviews
james  · Highland Park, IL
Liberal Niche on Chicago's North Shore
Over 18 years ago

You can sail on Lake Michigan, and your culture differences are welcomed. look up "North Shore Yacht Club" for sailing and kayaking  More

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Owen · Highland Park, IL
Highland Park, IL; Culture & Recreation
Over 18 years ago

Highland Park (and the village of Highwood, which it surrounds) is a great place to live, offering a unique combination of benefits. First, it is on the shore of Lake  More

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Happy · Highland Park, IL
Highland Park, IL
Over 19 years ago

A wonderful place to rasie a family, but quite expensive. Great schools, but the "wealth culture" of this tony Chicago suburb causes a lot of anxiety among the kids.   More

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