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Mount Vernon, WA vs Oswego, IL

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- Oswego is 0% more densely populated than Mount Vernon.
- People are 18.4% more likely to be married in Oswego.
- The Median Age is 5.4 years older in Oswego.
 Mount Vernon, WAOswego, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,324329,725,481
 Female Population51.4%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.6%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock39.338.4
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 Population - 201031,752  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock13,326285,036,114
 Population - 199017,647  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock175.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now105.9%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,305.593.4
 Land Area12.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Mount Vernon, WAOswego, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock5.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.9%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.7%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock15.5%12.9%
 Age 45 to 549.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock8.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.9%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.0%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.4%1.9%
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 Race
 Mount Vernon, WAOswego, ILUnited States
 White56.7%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock8.0%12.2%
 Asian3.3%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock17.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Mount Vernon, WAOswego, ILUnited States
 Married Population52.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock60.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock38.3%50.2%
 Never Married29.9%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.5%10.8%
 Widowed5.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.922.60
 Households12,823  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock9,61080,755,759
     Married couple, w/children31.3%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock39.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households4,198  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock10.8%15.8%
     Single householder, no children8.7%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Mount Vernon    6 Reviews
A · Spokane, WA
Sweet Community
Over 6 years ago

I'm sure it has its flaws, but what stands with me is that everyone whom i meet here is *so polite!* .. People smile and wave you through in traffic. They speak to you  More

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Tonya · Mount Vernon, WA
home inventory
Over 10 years ago

Very little available on starter home price  More

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Theresa · Mount Vernon, WA
Climate and location
Over 11 years ago

It rains here a lot. We joke that when the forecast says a 50% chance of rain that it will rain 50% of the day. However, when the sun shines it is beautiful. It is  More

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Reviews for Oswego    4 Reviews
Kim · Montgomery, IL
Love Living Here
Over 17 years ago

I absolutely love living in Oswego. There's always something to do and it still feels like a small hometown. I've lived in this town my whole life and I wouldn't want  More

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Laura · Riverside, IL
Chicago and the burbs
Over 18 years ago

Chicago has something for everyone. Musuems, zoos, theater, beaches, shopping, and plenty of parks and forest preserves to keep natives and visitors busy and happy.  More

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james · Oswego, IL
Oswego on the move
Over 19 years ago

Relocated 2 years ago and looked at Naperville for the schools. Learned Oswego had a master plan. It is rolling out now and is well received. Housing is reasonable  More

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