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North Chicago, IL vs Newark, NJ

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- Newark is 0% more densely populated than North Chicago.
- People are 9.5% more likely to be married in Newark.
- The Median Age is 11.0 years older in Newark.
 North Chicago, ILNewark, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock306,247329,725,481
 Female Population39.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population60.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
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 Population - 201032,635  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock273,546285,036,114
 Population - 199034,978  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock3.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-15.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock12,684.293.4
 Land Area8.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.7264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 North Chicago, ILNewark, NJUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2021.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3419.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.4%12.9%
 Age 45 to 545.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.9%6.7%
 Age 60 to 643.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 841.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.2%1.9%
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 Race
 North Chicago, ILNewark, NJUnited States
 White29.7%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock46.5%12.2%
 Asian5.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock2.1%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock36.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 North Chicago, ILNewark, NJUnited States
 Married Population31.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock30.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock65.9%50.2%
 Never Married59.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.1%10.8%
 Widowed2.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.662.60
 Households7,735  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock66,80780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children36.5%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock23.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,309  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock32.6%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 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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