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Reading, PA vs Batavia, IL

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- Batavia is 0% more densely populated than Reading.
- People are 83.5% more likely to be married in Batavia.
- The Median Age is 7.7 years older in Batavia.
 Reading, PABatavia, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock26,261329,725,481
 Female Population51.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock38.538.4
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 Population - 201088,045  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock23,866285,036,114
 Population - 199078,380  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock10.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now12.6%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,505.893.4
 Land Area9.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Reading, PABatavia, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 48.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.0%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock5.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 205.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock2.9%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.6%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.1%1.9%
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 Race
 Reading, PABatavia, ILUnited States
 White21.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock2.3%12.2%
 Asian0.9%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock2.1%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock8.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Reading, PABatavia, ILUnited States
 Married Population34.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock62.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated4.3%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock36.9%50.2%
 Never Married48.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.4%10.8%
 Widowed4.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.662.60
 Households32,380  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock6,88780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children21.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock43.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households12,202  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock7.9%15.8%
     Single householder, no children17.4%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Reading    15 Reviews
David · Reading, PA
Reading realities
Over 10 years ago

Having lived in Reading in the 1960's and early 1970's I can definitely say the city has gone downhill as it has in reality been a victim of two major forces; first  More

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Lynn · Reading, PA
Best Time of Year
Over 11 years ago

Berks County is beautiful in the fall. Cool, crisp air and the trees are a pallet of  More

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David · Schwenksville, PA
Relocation
Over 12 years ago

Well to start, in the past 8 years ive lived in 7 states, some pros and cons. Tucson I loved in all respects except its not as nice as living in a small town but it  More

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Reviews for Batavia    3 Reviews
James · Batavia, IL
Great small town atmosphere
Over 16 years ago

Batavia straddles the Fox River and is approximately 35 miles west of Chicago with convenient proximity to rail and expressway access to the city. It has a bit of a  More

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AKBF · Geneva, IL
Batavia, IL
Over 17 years ago

A nice community with good  More

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Nicole · Batavia, IL
Great Area, expenisve homes
Over 19 years ago

Batavia is a great community for families. They have a great Park District, great shopping and entertainment in the area. The people in the area are genuinely friendly  More

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