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New Brunswick, NJ vs North Chicago, IL

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- North Chicago is 0% more densely populated than New Brunswick.
- People are 23.0% more likely to be married in North Chicago.
- The Median Age is 0.0 years older in North Chicago.
 New Brunswick, NJNorth Chicago, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,619329,725,481
 Female Population49.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock23.738.4
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 Population - 201054,886  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock35,918285,036,114
 Population - 199041,711  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-17.5%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now34.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,830.393.4
 Land Area5.2  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 New Brunswick, NJNorth Chicago, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.2%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2017.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock14.9%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock8.0%12.9%
 Age 45 to 548.4%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock3.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 643.2%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock4.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 841.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock0.6%1.9%
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 Race
 New Brunswick, NJNorth Chicago, ILUnited States
 White27.0%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock24.8%12.2%
 Asian10.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.4%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock35.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 New Brunswick, NJNorth Chicago, ILUnited States
 Married Population25.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock29.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock68.9%50.2%
 Never Married66.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock6.3%10.8%
 Widowed2.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.612.60
 Households15,464  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock4,42680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children26.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock25.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households6,684  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock24.2%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 North Chicago    3 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

The crime stats for North Chicago show that crime reporting is a total sham. Surrounding areas like Waukegan are actually wonderful and safe compared to North Chicago.  More

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Over 13 years ago

Well,I am Active Duty NAvy who is looking to switch to Reserve and I am looking for a place with low C.O.L. so I can focus on my job and sace money, NOrth Chicago is a  More

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I grew up on Lake Shore Drive. It was wonderful to just hop on the 152 bus and go to downtown Chicago where you can do almost anything...the theatres, the shopping, the  More

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