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Newark, NJ vs North Chicago, IL

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- North Chicago is 0% more densely populated than Newark.
- People are 8.6% less likely to be married in North Chicago.
- The Median Age is 11.0 years younger in North Chicago.
 Newark, NJNorth Chicago, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,619329,725,481
 Female Population50.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock23.738.4
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 Population - 2010276,989  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock35,918285,036,114
 Population - 1990275,221  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-17.5%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now2.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,830.393.4
 Land Area24.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Newark, NJNorth Chicago, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.9%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock14.9%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.7%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock8.0%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock3.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.5%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock4.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock0.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Newark, NJNorth Chicago, ILUnited States
 White9.9%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock24.8%12.2%
 Asian1.8%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.4%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.6%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock35.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Newark, NJNorth Chicago, ILUnited States
 Married Population34.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock29.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated3.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock68.9%50.2%
 Never Married52.5%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock6.3%10.8%
 Widowed5.2%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.612.60
 Households109,737  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock4,42680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children22.7%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock25.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households42,930  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock24.2%15.8%
     Single householder, no children21.7%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Newark    26 Reviews
David · Roanoke, VA
Horrible city
Over 4 years ago

Newark is straight garbage.  More

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Peter · Newark, NJ
Ironbound is crime ridden and police and politican
Over 10 years ago

Newark's Ironbound is extremely dangerous, there is a lot of crime, the police are just good at hiding it. It usually doesn't happen on Ferry St., but does 1/2 block  More

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Sheila · Ogden, UT
Crime
Over 12 years ago

I have worked and lived in Newark for 20 years. I raised 3 children. Two of my children went on to college, graudated with Accountant Degree and the other one in  More

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Reviews for North Chicago    3 Reviews
Steven · Crystal Lake, IL
Horrid
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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Anthony · Mossville, IL
My Thoughts
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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janeen · Volcano, HI
Greatest City in the World
Over 17 years ago

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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