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Joliet, IL vs Lake Wales, FL

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- Lake Wales is 0% more densely populated than Joliet.
- People are 3.5% more likely to be married in Lake Wales.
- The Median Age is 11.8 years older in Lake Wales.
 Joliet, ILLake Wales, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock16,173329,725,481
 Female Population50.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock45.438.4
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 Population - 2010147,521  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock10,194285,036,114
 Population - 199076,836  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock73.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now90.9%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock864.293.4
 Land Area64.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.3264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Joliet, ILLake Wales, FLUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 205.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock2.9%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.5%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5414.6%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.2%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock16.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Joliet, ILLake Wales, FLUnited States
 White44.9%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock20.0%12.2%
 Asian1.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock27.6%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Joliet, ILLake Wales, FLUnited States
 Married Population47.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock45.9%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock51.0%50.2%
 Never Married38.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock14.9%10.8%
 Widowed4.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.382.60
 Households49,563  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock4,19180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children39.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock46.6%42.9%
 Non Family Households14,616  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock20.2%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 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 Lake Wales    2 Reviews
Tabi · Lake Wales, FL
Lake Wales, FL
Over 18 years ago

I have lived in Lake Wales, Florida for almost 8 years. Most of the people are very nice, but it can be very difficult to find a decent job there. The weather is pretty  More

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Micah · Babson Park, FL
Sunny Year Round
Over 18 years ago

Lake Wales, Fl has great weather year round. Although summers can be quite hot, most of the year is very enjoyable and  More

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