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Springfield, IL vs Mount Vernon, IL

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- Mount Vernon is 0% more densely populated than Springfield.
- People are 3.7% less likely to be married in Mount Vernon.
- The Median Age is 0.7 years younger in Mount Vernon.
 Springfield, ILMount Vernon, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock14,614329,725,481
 Female Population52.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.9%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock3938.4
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 Population - 2010117,139  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock16,269285,036,114
 Population - 1990105,227  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-10.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now8.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,002.393.4
 Land Area61.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Springfield, ILMount Vernon, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.0%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.1%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.5%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Springfield, ILMount Vernon, ILUnited States
 White70.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock16.4%12.2%
 Asian3.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock3.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Springfield, ILMount Vernon, ILUnited States
 Married Population41.0%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock38.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock60.5%50.2%
 Never Married37.6%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock14.9%10.8%
 Widowed6.2%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.302.60
 Households50,961  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,76080,755,759
     Married couple, w/children21.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock39.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households23,511  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock30.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children11.9%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Springfield    25 Reviews
Nicholas · Chatham, IL
Mediocrity in Middle America
Over 2 years ago

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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joyce · Port Washington, WI
Hometown feel with city amenities
Over 2 years ago

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 · 
needs better dentists
Over 4 years ago

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

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Reviews for Mount Vernon    5 Reviews
Chris · Thousand Oaks, CA
Mt. Vernon Would You Accept Us?
Over 4 years ago

I have never stepped foot in Mt. Vernon but my Wife and 3 children are considering moving to a place where people still love this great country, love their  More

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Tara · Mount Vernon, IL
One of the worst places I've ever lived.
Over 9 years ago

The cost of living is good here and there are some nice neighborhoods. There isn't much to do here unless you like to drink in bars or eat fast food. There is only one  More

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HisWifey!! · Mount Vernon, IL
Wish I didn't live here!!
Over 13 years ago

It's a very boring place with no chance of  More

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