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Springfield, IL vs Golden, CO

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- Golden is 0% more densely populated than Springfield.
- People are 4.3% more likely to be married in Golden.
- The Median Age is 5.0 years younger in Golden.
 Springfield, ILGolden, COUnited States
 Population  Unlock20,041329,725,481
 Female Population52.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.9%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
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 Population - 2010117,139  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock17,159285,036,114
 Population - 1990105,227  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock18.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now8.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,078.593.4
 Land Area61.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Springfield, ILGolden, COUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.0%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock9.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.1%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.5%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Springfield, ILGolden, COUnited States
 White70.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.7%12.2%
 Asian3.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.4%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock9.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Springfield, ILGolden, COUnited States
 Married Population41.0%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock41.0%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock57.2%50.2%
 Never Married37.6%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.5%10.8%
 Widowed6.2%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.302.60
 Households50,961  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,96580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children21.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock42.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households23,511  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock11.1%15.8%
     Single householder, no children11.9%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Springfield    25 Reviews

I've lived here for over 40 years. Springfield is a decent place to raise a family. Solid midwestern values, and I've always felt safe. Opportunities exist, but there  More

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I moved (back) to Springfield after living in various cities and towns around the country - as large as Milwaukee, as small as Baker, NV - and can say without  More

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hugh · 
Over 4 years ago

whole town smells like dirty ***** and  More

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Reviews for Golden    5 Reviews

...6 months of winter from the first snowfall to the last. Lots of warm, sunny days in between. However...just when you think you can get out your shorts and sandals,  More

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It doesn't get any better than this little town, nestled between two stunning mesas. Beauty abounds in every direction. You have that "small town feel" but are just  More

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Over 11 years ago

Golden is a fantastic place to have a family! Close to metro Denver, but close to the mountains and all its recreation. The schools are very good! My boys are 5 and  More

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