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Marshalltown, IA vs Macomb, IL

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- Macomb is 0% more densely populated than Marshalltown.
- People are 42.1% less likely to be married in Macomb.
- The Median Age is 9.2 years younger in Macomb.
 Marshalltown, IAMacomb, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock15,681329,725,481
 Female Population49.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock26.838.4
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 Population - 201027,605  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock18,558285,036,114
 Population - 199025,178  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-7.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now6.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,439.493.4
 Land Area19.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.4264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Marshalltown, IAMacomb, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock3.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock15.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock9.4%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.0%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock4.0%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.3%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Marshalltown, IAMacomb, ILUnited States
 White57.9%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock8.3%12.2%
 Asian4.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock4.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Marshalltown, IAMacomb, ILUnited States
 Married Population52.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock28.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock69.8%50.2%
 Never Married31.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock9.3%10.8%
 Widowed5.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.112.60
 Households10,098  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock2,31680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children37.3%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock44.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,576  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock14.3%15.8%
     Single householder, no children4.4%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Marshalltown    4 Reviews

I have lived around and worked in Marshalltown for nearly 15 years now, and I have lived in and around the area and the state for half my life. Marshalltown is  More

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Over 7 years ago

I Am Going To Be Straight And Honest With You If You Choose To Live In Marshalltown Iowa You Will Pay Some Of The Most Highest Taxes, And Property Taxes In Iowa.  More

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Over 16 years ago

Another contributor's recent comment on the quality of life in Marshalltown was accurate up to a point, in my opinion as a long-time city resident, but did not offer a  More

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Reviews for Macomb    2 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I moved here in 2020. I have found services in this area to be lacking. Especially, handymen, and general house repairs. The town itself is safe, quiet. not much goes  More

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Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Low crime rate 2. Excellent school system 3. Low cost of living and housing 4. Affordable place to live 5. Home to Western Illinois University, a "Best in  More

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