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North Chicago, IL vs Rockford, IL

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- Rockford is 0% more densely populated than North Chicago.
- People are 34.6% more likely to be married in Rockford.
- The Median Age is 13.9 years older in Rockford.
 North Chicago, ILRockford, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock148,942329,725,481
 Female Population39.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population60.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock37.638.4
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 Population - 201032,635  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock150,115285,036,114
 Population - 199034,978  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-3.5%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-15.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,313.993.4
 Land Area8.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 North Chicago, ILRockford, ILUnited 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  Unlock4.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2021.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.3%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3419.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 545.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.6%6.7%
 Age 60 to 643.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 841.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.3%1.9%
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 Race
 North Chicago, ILRockford, ILUnited States
 White29.7%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock21.0%12.2%
 Asian5.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock18.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 North Chicago, ILRockford, ILUnited States
 Married Population31.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock39.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock58.1%50.2%
 Never Married59.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock13.8%10.8%
 Widowed2.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.372.60
 Households7,735  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock36,07880,755,759
     Married couple, w/children36.5%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock38.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,309  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock26.5%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 Rockford    54 Reviews
Ariele · Rockford, IL
Love it
Over 5 years ago

I've lived here my whole life . I love  More

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Kristin · Belvidere, IL
Property Taxes Will Kill You
Over 6 years ago

I was raised in the area and lived here 3/4 of my life. Rockford has definitely made efforts to bring events into the area so there are things to do and they have  More

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Peter · South Beloit, IL
Making Progress!
Over 6 years ago

Rockford has made great strides in the past 20 years. Downtown used to be a ghost town. Now, there are activities almost every weekend. City government has worked to  More

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