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Pekin, IL vs Saginaw, MI

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- Saginaw is 0% more densely populated than Pekin.
- People are 29.9% less likely to be married in Saginaw.
- The Median Age is 5.4 years younger in Saginaw.
 Pekin, ILSaginaw, MIUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,796329,725,481
 Female Population50.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock36.138.4
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 Population - 201034,041  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock61,799285,036,114
 Population - 199032,254  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-22.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-1.4%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,622.493.4
 Land Area14.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.7264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Pekin, ILSaginaw, MIUnited 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  Unlock4.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.1%1.9%
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 Race
 Pekin, ILSaginaw, MIUnited States
 White90.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock44.2%12.2%
 Asian0.5%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock15.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Pekin, ILSaginaw, MIUnited States
 Married Population43.2%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock27.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock69.8%50.2%
 Never Married33.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock15.3%10.8%
 Widowed8.7%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.402.60
 Households13,706  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock9,73680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children26.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock26.6%42.9%
 Non Family Households6,202  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock35.4%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 Saginaw    12 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have been here a hot min (since birth). it ain't that bad. there is a lot to like if you ain't mad all of the time.  More

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Over 8 years ago

I've lived in Saginaw and completely hated it. Dilapidated buildings throughout the city that are being used for crack smokers, drug deals, and other criminal  More

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Pros: Cost of Living. This is probably one of the cheapest areas in the country. Cons: Local government has outrageous taxes and fees. No jobs, CRIME!!!!, no  More

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