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Sacramento, CA vs Arlington Heights, IL

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- Arlington Heights is 0% more densely populated than Sacramento.
- People are 38.8% more likely to be married in Arlington Heights.
- The Median Age is 7.8 years older in Arlington Heights.
 Sacramento, CAArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock77,283329,725,481
 Female Population50.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock4338.4
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 Population - 2010467,246  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock76,031285,036,114
 Population - 1990369,365  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-2.7%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now38.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock4,655.393.4
 Land Area97.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Sacramento, CAArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.3%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock2.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3418.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.1%1.9%
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 Race
 Sacramento, CAArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 White31.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock2.6%12.2%
 Asian18.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander1.8%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock9.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Sacramento, CAArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 Married Population43.6%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock59.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock39.4%50.2%
 Never Married40.5%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock7.9%10.8%
 Widowed4.8%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.442.60
 Households194,004  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock20,80680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children30.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock49.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households78,605  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock6.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children14.1%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Sacramento    117 Reviews

It is easy to say negative things about Sacramento as we have many problems that are common throughout California. Crime & homelessness rates are high here. Housing is  More

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High, high crime rate and car theft capitol of the country. Everyone knows someone who’s had their car stolen or have had their own car stolen. Sacramento’s violent  More

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The city is very mixed. I will start off by saying it has some excellent historical and educational sites to look at. It is a contractual obligation that you look at the  More

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Reviews for Arlington Heights    9 Reviews

Over 7 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 12 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 14 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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