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North Chicago, IL vs Irvine, CA

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- Irvine is 0% more densely populated than North Chicago.
- People are 65.1% more likely to be married in Irvine.
- The Median Age is 10.1 years older in Irvine.
 North Chicago, ILIrvine, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock297,868329,725,481
 Female Population39.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population60.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock33.838.4
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 Population - 201032,635  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock143,072285,036,114
 Population - 199034,978  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock98.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-15.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock4,541.993.4
 Land Area8.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.3264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 North Chicago, ILIrvine, CAUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.7%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2021.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3419.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.5%12.9%
 Age 45 to 545.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 643.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.1%9.6%
 Age 75 to 841.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.2%1.9%
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 Race
 North Chicago, ILIrvine, CAUnited States
 White29.7%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.7%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  Unlock11.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 North Chicago, ILIrvine, CAUnited States
 Married Population31.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock50.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock48.6%50.2%
 Never Married59.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock7.5%10.8%
 Widowed2.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.702.60
 Households7,735  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock69,18180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children36.5%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock37.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,309  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock9.8%15.8%
     Single householder, no children13.9%  Unlock10.8%
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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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Reviews for Irvine    42 Reviews
tony · Irvine, CA
I can't think of a better place to live.
Over 2 years ago

We've lived in Irvine since '87. We have raised two children within the ISUD. Both are grown up. Sure, there have been many changes since then.. the City has  More

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Brian · Santa Monica, CA
Nice, clean, but very expensive and somewhat bland
Over 3 years ago

I've lived in Irvine for 2 years and in Orange County for 10 so I'm pretty familiar with the area by now and all it has to offer. Perhaps my review of this place has  More

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James · Irvine, CA
Best place to raise a family (live/work)
Over 5 years ago

I wouldn't live elsewhere. I originally moved to Irvine in 2002 from the Midwest, not knowing what it even was. I left and moved around a great deal locally in OC,  More

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