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New Brunswick, NJ vs Chicago, IL

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- Chicago is 0% more densely populated than New Brunswick.
- People are 49.5% more likely to be married in Chicago.
- The Median Age is 11.4 years older in Chicago.
 New Brunswick, NJChicago, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock2,742,119329,725,481
 Female Population49.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock35.138.4
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 Population - 201054,886  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock2,896,016285,036,114
 Population - 199041,711  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-7.5%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now34.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock12,060.393.4
 Land Area5.2  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock6.8264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 New Brunswick, NJChicago, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.2%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.3%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2017.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 548.4%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 643.2%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 841.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.6%1.9%
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 Race
 New Brunswick, NJChicago, ILUnited States
 White27.0%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock28.8%12.2%
 Asian10.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock28.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 New Brunswick, NJChicago, ILUnited States
 Married Population25.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock35.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock62.2%50.2%
 Never Married66.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.3%10.8%
 Widowed2.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.412.60
 Households15,464  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock574,82580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children26.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock34.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households6,684  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock21.0%15.8%
     Single householder, no children15.1%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for New Brunswick    4 Reviews

As an undergrad at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, I have lived here for 4 years -- 2 inside the University dormitories on College Ave Campus and 2 in a rented house  More

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Over 16 years ago

Between the entitled drivers, Jersey manners, and new student drivers, nevermind insane bus drivers and trucks speeding on narrow streets, driving around here will  More

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It is sad to see the city that I was born in 1959 and lived until 1972 decline so. Not only is it overpriced, perhaps because of the university or it being a suburb for  More

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Reviews for Chicago    270 Reviews

I've lived in Chicago city and later moved to suburbs when family size increased. Absolutely love this city. This is the cleanest and most beautiful among the major  More

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Chicago is probably the best value in a major city that you can find and my personal favorite city. It will become increasingly important as climate change makes the  More

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I've live on north side and south side, UIC medical center. Don't move here go to the north side. No good amenities, if you get bored with one there is no other choices.  More

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