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Pekin, IL vs Morganton, NC

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- Morganton is 0% more densely populated than Pekin.
- People are 1.2% more likely to be married in Morganton.
- The Median Age is 3.9 years younger in Morganton.
 Pekin, ILMorganton, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock17,389329,725,481
 Female Population50.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock37.638.4
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 Population - 201034,041  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock17,310285,036,114
 Population - 199032,254  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-4.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-1.4%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock903.693.4
 Land Area14.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Pekin, ILMorganton, NCUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.9%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.0%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.8%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock4.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Pekin, ILMorganton, NCUnited States
 White90.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock11.8%12.2%
 Asian0.5%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock2.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock19.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Pekin, ILMorganton, NCUnited States
 Married Population43.2%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock39.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock56.3%50.2%
 Never Married33.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock10.9%10.8%
 Widowed8.7%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.552.60
 Households13,706  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock4,10480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children26.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock35.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households6,202  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock25.3%15.8%
     Single householder, no children11.4%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Pekin    3 Reviews

My review is a question to residents of Marshaltown, Iowa. Recent talk is that Pekin, Illinois is getting a Swift Pork processing plant. The residents are restless and  More

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Over 16 years ago

I have traveled and lived all over the world. Pekin rates about in the middle of the places I have lived. Small town atmosphere with some bigger city facilities. The  More

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There is not a whole lot to do unless you want to eat at every fast-food restaurant there is. They do have a very nice public park with volleyball and tennis courts  More

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Reviews for Morganton    4 Reviews

We moved to Morganton in 2014 and love this town/area. The natural beauty in the Catawba Valley is astounding. Mountains, rivers, and beautiful trees are everywhere. The  More

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Over 10 years ago

Will be transplanting from the suburbs of Philadelphia and have visited Morganton on our way to Asheville/Hendersonville. It is close to take in what Asheville has to  More

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Over 11 years ago

It is the best place for schools. cost of living is great. Homes are cheap and affordable. Crime is very low. Recommend moving to Morganton NC  More

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