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Newtown, PA vs Chicago, IL

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- Chicago is 0% more densely populated than Newtown.
- People are 37.1% less likely to be married in Chicago.
- The Median Age is 14.8 years younger in Chicago.
 Newtown, PAChicago, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock2,742,119329,725,481
 Female Population54.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population46.0%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock35.138.4
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 Population - 20102,254  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock2,896,016285,036,114
 Population - 19902,565  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-7.5%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-13.1%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock12,060.393.4
 Land Area0.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock6.8264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Newtown, PAChicago, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 49.6%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 141.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.3%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3411.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.0%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 6410.3%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Newtown, PAChicago, ILUnited States
 White96.3%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock28.8%12.2%
 Asian0.1%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock28.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Newtown, PAChicago, ILUnited States
 Married Population60.2%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock35.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock62.2%50.2%
 Never Married24.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.3%10.8%
 Widowed5.4%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.412.60
 Households936  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock574,82580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children25.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock34.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households358  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock21.0%15.8%
     Single householder, no children5.2%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Newtown    5 Reviews

Since moving here I've had a lot of mixed feelings. It hasn't been the town that I thought it was. I moved here from another part of the suburbs seeking a better life,  More

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Over 13 years ago

very overpriced and getting  More

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Over 18 years ago

It has something for everyone. The downtown area has charming shopping and eateries. It is centrally located to 95, trains to NY and NJ. Only 1 hour from the shore. The  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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