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Princeton, NJ vs Naperville, IL

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Highlights
- Naperville is 0% more densely populated than Princeton.
- People are 36.2% more likely to be married in Naperville.
- The Median Age is 10.4 years older in Naperville.
People
 Princeton, NJNaperville, ILUnited States
 Population30,717149,013329,725,481
 Female Population50.2%50.5%50.5%
 Male Population49.8%49.5%49.5%
 Median Age28.939.338.4
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 Population - 201028,592142,408309,327,143
 Population - 200014,203128,358285,036,114
 Population - 199012,01685,351251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now117.4%15.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now157.0%73.4%30.8%
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 Population Density1,711.63,839.693.4
 Land Area17.938.83,531,905.4
 Water Area0.50.6264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Princeton, NJNaperville, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 43.6%6.0%5.9%
 Age 5 to 94.2%6.5%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.3%7.8%6.6%
 Age 15 to 173.8%4.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2013.2%3.2%4.0%
 Age 21 to 2411.1%4.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3411.1%11.3%13.8%
 Age 35 to 448.4%14.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.5%15.0%12.6%
 Age 55 to 595.3%7.6%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.8%5.9%6.3%
 Age 65 to 747.6%8.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.2%3.5%4.5%
 Age 85 and over2.0%1.5%1.9%
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 Race
 Princeton, NJNaperville, ILUnited States
 White66.4%65.1%59.4%
 Black6.3%4.3%12.2%
 Asian16.5%20.6%5.6%
 Native American0.0%0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%0.0%0.2%
 Other0.0%0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.4%3.2%3.2%
 Hispanic6.3%6.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Princeton, NJNaperville, ILUnited States
 Married Population45.4%61.8%49.8%
     Currently Married44.5%60.9%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.9%0.9%1.8%
 Single Population54.6%38.2%50.2%
 Never Married47.1%27.2%33.8%
 Divorced5.0%7.0%10.8%
 Widowed2.5%4.0%5.6%
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 Household Size2.692.752.60
 Households9,12053,234124,010,992
 Family Households6,16439,81580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children44.6%42.3%30.5%
     Married couple, no children42.7%43.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,95613,41943,255,233
     Single householder, w/children8.4%8.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children4.4%5.3%10.8%

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Reviews for Princeton    5 Reviews

Many cities have colleges in them, but Princeton's character and quality of life are very deeply influenced by having such an outstanding school contributing to all  More

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Over 15 years ago

police are very quick to respond and resolve crime problems. very safe place to live. when you feel safe, all other issues are  More

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You'll never lose on a real estate investment in Princeton. It has that cache that people always desire. McCarter Theatre, University concerts, fine dining, great  More

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Reviews for Naperville    26 Reviews

Naperville has a lot to offer. The schools are top notch, it is close to Chicago with a commuter rail that is easily accessible and fast, there are lots of parks and  More

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Over 2 years ago

Lived around the area my whole life, moved to the downtown Naperville 7 years ago and wow has it changed and not for the better. There is way too much traffic and no  More

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Over 6 years ago

Went with my real estate agent to check out a few houses in Naperville.First impression was the town was adorable especially the downtown but way too many people.couldnt  More

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ZIPS IN PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY
08540 08542
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60540 60565 60563

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