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Milwaukee, WI vs Des Plaines, IL

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- Des Plaines is 0% more densely populated than Milwaukee.
- People are 73.5% more likely to be married in Des Plaines.
- The Median Age is 10.7 years older in Des Plaines.
 Milwaukee, WIDes Plaines, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock60,413329,725,481
 Female Population51.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock42.338.4
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 Population - 2010594,883  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock58,720285,036,114
 Population - 1990628,088  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-0.9%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-6.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock4,211.793.4
 Land Area96.2  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Milwaukee, WIDes Plaines, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.6%3.9%
 Age 18 to 205.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3417.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Milwaukee, WIDes Plaines, ILUnited States
 White33.0%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock2.8%12.2%
 Asian4.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.6%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock20.0%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Milwaukee, WIDes Plaines, ILUnited States
 Married Population31.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock52.9%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock45.7%50.2%
 Never Married54.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.9%10.8%
 Widowed4.4%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.642.60
 Households229,470  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock15,33580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children22.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock45.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households108,614  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock11.0%15.8%
     Single householder, no children16.5%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Milwaukee    110 Reviews
Ford · Milwaukee, WI
I love Milwaukee, and you might too
Over 2 years ago

I have lived in Milwaukee for about 5 years. I really like the area, but I also plan on moving away soon. It is a unique city that has its charm though. Here is my  More

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Clark · Lafayette, CA
The Cream City Greats!
Over 3 years ago

I've gone to Milwaukee many times for vacation, and it is a beautiful city with great lakeside views and beaches, stunning river walks, and of course the delicous cheese  More

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Jake · Mukwonago, WI
Ok but needs work.
Over 4 years ago

Pretty decent city with some things to offer although crime is on the rise and segregation is out of control by race and income  More

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Reviews for Des Plaines    4 Reviews
al  · Des Plaines, IL
too high
Over 15 years ago

low  More

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Pat · Des Plaines, IL
Des Plaines
Over 16 years ago

The historic center of des plaines is also downtown. Fairly easy commute to Chicago. The metra is right there. Also there is the Des Plaines public library with a great  More

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Donald · Des Plaines, IL
DP Climate
Over 18 years ago

Changing of the seasons is good. But it's too cold for too  More

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