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Madison, WI vs Oak Park, IL

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- Oak Park is 0% more densely populated than Madison.
- People are 31.3% more likely to be married in Oak Park.
- The Median Age is 8.4 years older in Oak Park.
 Madison, WIOak Park, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock54,100329,725,481
 Female Population50.0%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.0%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock39.938.4
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 Population - 2010233,977  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock52,524285,036,114
 Population - 1990191,262  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-1.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now37.6%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock11,510.693.4
 Land Area78.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Madison, WIOak Park, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.3%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.4%3.9%
 Age 18 to 208.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3419.2%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock15.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 549.6%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.7%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.5%1.9%
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 Race
 Madison, WIOak Park, ILUnited States
 White72.0%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock18.2%12.2%
 Asian8.9%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.6%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock9.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Madison, WIOak Park, ILUnited States
 Married Population38.0%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock49.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock50.2%50.2%
 Never Married50.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock9.6%10.8%
 Widowed3.3%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.352.60
 Households117,324  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock13,22780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children31.3%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock38.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households64,842  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock13.6%15.8%
     Single householder, no children7.9%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Madison    78 Reviews

Unfortunately, a number of these reviews are politically based. Madison remains the only shining star in Wisconsin’s economy. The economy is broadly based, with  More

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Have been living in Madison for almost 3 years. It’s very safe, ppl generally friendly and for a town of its size it has fair number of good restaurants and interesting  More

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Lacks balance and zero accountability.   More

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Reviews for Oak Park    7 Reviews

We've lived in Oak Park for 25 years, raising our two children here. Now, looking ahead a few years, the Cost of Living (127), is a major factor in searching for  More

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I have grew up in the Oak Park area and have lived in other cities in the country. Oak Park is located outside of the city of Chicago. Though located reasonably  More

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Over 15 years ago

If you don't know any better you might think Oak Park is perfect. However, if you are like me and have other places as a comparison, you know better. I will say that  More

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