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Newton, KS vs Effingham, IL

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- Effingham is 0% more densely populated than Newton.
- People are 3.1% less likely to be married in Effingham.
- The Median Age is 2.0 years younger in Effingham.
 Newton, KSEffingham, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock12,218329,725,481
 Female Population49.0%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.0%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock3738.4
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 Population - 201019,142  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock12,384285,036,114
 Population - 199016,700  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock1.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now12.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,201.393.4
 Land Area14.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Newton, KSEffingham, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.5%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.0%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.3%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.5%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.5%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.6%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.2%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 846.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock4.4%1.9%
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 Race
 Newton, KSEffingham, ILUnited States
 White74.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.0%12.2%
 Asian0.3%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock4.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Newton, KSEffingham, ILUnited States
 Married Population50.6%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock47.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock51.0%50.2%
 Never Married27.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock14.0%10.8%
 Widowed6.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.272.60
 Households7,316  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,06380,755,759
     Married couple, w/children33.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock44.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,346  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock22.5%15.8%
     Single householder, no children8.6%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Newton    3 Reviews
Vicki · Wichita, KS
Quiet
Over 12 years ago

I have heard that the police keep Newton quiet by enforcing noise ordinances. I was wondering if that is true. Wichita police do not enforce noise ordinances. I  More

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Melissa · Newton, KS
Crime, yes.....it does exist here
Over 14 years ago

Whether it be a situation in which does not get reported because the victim is scared of the outcome depending on the severity of the crime itself, yes crime lives here.  More

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brandon · Kansas City, MO
great
Over 20 years ago

great place to live, cheap and freindly. Lots of farmers. Good schools. No crime. Some tornado's. Becarefull. Know where to go. No jobs up there, you will probably have  More

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Reviews for Effingham    3 Reviews
Katie · Hampshire, IL
Christian community!
Over 7 years ago

Excellent Christian community and conservative area. Nice area surrounded by farmland and lakes!  More

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Stefnie · Effingham, IL
Conservative town
Over 14 years ago

Effingham is a place of conservative ideals and belief in the United States  More

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John · Searcy, AR
Avoid the Motel 6
Over 19 years ago

We checked in to this motel on our way home from a funeral. It was nearly 10:00 PM and we were all tired from a long day of travelling. Upon entering the room, we  More

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