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North Chicago, IL vs Chicago, IL

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- Chicago is 0% more densely populated than North Chicago.
- People are 21.5% more likely to be married in Chicago.
- The Median Age is 11.4 years older in Chicago.
 North Chicago, ILChicago, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock2,742,119329,725,481
 Female Population39.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population60.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock35.138.4
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 Population - 201032,635  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock2,896,016285,036,114
 Population - 199034,978  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-7.5%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-15.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock12,060.393.4
 Land Area8.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock6.8264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 North Chicago, ILChicago, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.3%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2021.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3419.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 545.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 643.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 841.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.6%1.9%
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 Race
 North Chicago, ILChicago, ILUnited States
 White29.7%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock28.8%12.2%
 Asian5.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock28.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 North Chicago, ILChicago, ILUnited States
 Married Population31.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock35.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock62.2%50.2%
 Never Married59.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.3%10.8%
 Widowed2.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.412.60
 Households7,735  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock574,82580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children36.5%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock34.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,309  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock21.0%15.8%
     Single householder, no children13.9%  Unlock10.8%
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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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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