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Tahlequah, OK vs Chicago, IL

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- Chicago is 0% more densely populated than Tahlequah.
- People are 1.4% less likely to be married in Chicago.
- The Median Age is 4.9 years older in Chicago.
 Tahlequah, OKChicago, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock2,742,119329,725,481
 Female Population53.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population46.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock35.138.4
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 Population - 201015,771  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock2,896,016285,036,114
 Population - 199010,398  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-7.5%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now63.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock12,060.393.4
 Land Area12.5  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock6.8264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Tahlequah, OKChicago, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.6%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.7%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.3%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2010.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3411.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 549.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Tahlequah, OKChicago, ILUnited States
 White45.9%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock28.8%12.2%
 Asian1.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races11.7%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock28.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Tahlequah, OKChicago, ILUnited States
 Married Population38.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock35.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock62.2%50.2%
 Never Married42.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.3%10.8%
 Widowed8.3%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.412.60
 Households6,169  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock574,82580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children27.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock34.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,839  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock21.0%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.6%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Tahlequah    4 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

I moved here for school and do not like this town very much. I can't believe that a town of this size doesn't have sidewalks! The best option for a student to live here  More

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Summers in Tahlequah are usually very hot and rather dry (July and August). Most summer days reach the 90s and sometimes the 100s. Winters can be cold but usually only  More

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Tahlequah, is a small town in Northeastern Oklahoma nearest to the state of Arkansas. Cost of living here is one of the lowest in the nation and being an affordable  More

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Reviews for Chicago    270 Reviews

I've lived in Chicago city and later moved to suburbs when family size increased. Absolutely love this city. This is the cleanest and most beautiful among the major  More

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Chicago is probably the best value in a major city that you can find and my personal favorite city. It will become increasingly important as climate change makes the  More

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I've live on north side and south side, UIC medical center. Don't move here go to the north side. No good amenities, if you get bored with one there is no other choices.  More

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