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- Arlington Heights is 0% more densely populated than Phoenix.
- People are 35.6% more likely to be married in Arlington Heights.
- The Median Age is 8.9 years older in Arlington Heights.
 Phoenix, AZArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock77,283329,725,481
 Female Population49.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock4338.4
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 Population - 20101,448,998  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock76,031285,036,114
 Population - 1990983,403  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-2.7%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now73.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock4,655.393.4
 Land Area517.7  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Phoenix, AZArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock2.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3416.2%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.6%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.1%1.9%
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 Race
 Phoenix, AZArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 White41.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock2.6%12.2%
 Asian3.8%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock9.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Phoenix, AZArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 Married Population44.7%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock59.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock39.4%50.2%
 Never Married39.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock7.9%10.8%
 Widowed4.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.442.60
 Households579,876  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock20,80680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children31.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock49.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households211,288  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock6.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.3%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Phoenix    449 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

As someone that has worked in Phoenix for close to 20 years now. There is great areas to eat at, great opportunities for premium small businesses to set up shop and even  More

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Over 2 years ago

Phoenix is a city of potential and definitely has a bad reputation that is not completely deserved all throughout the city itself. There is tons of things to do, places  More

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Phoenix has tons of the best places to shop and eat at bar none due to it being the big city. Downtown is definitely underrated. There also is some nice new developments  More

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Reviews for Arlington Heights    9 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

I’ve lived in this city my whole life and it is the absolute best. The people are so kind and always greet you with a smile. The education systems are very good and it  More

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Over 13 years ago

Downtown Arlington Heights has a lot going on, especially in the summer. There are good restaurants and other businesses, and the festivals/music are very good, too. A  More

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Over 15 years ago

After growing up in Deerfield, IL, there is no doubt in my mind that places like Deerfield and Arlington Heights have exceptional education for children. Education  More

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