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Tempe, AZ vs Arlington Heights, IL

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- Arlington Heights is 0% more densely populated than Tempe.
- People are 91.0% more likely to be married in Arlington Heights.
- The Median Age is 13.4 years older in Arlington Heights.
 Tempe, AZArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock77,283329,725,481
 Female Population46.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population53.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock4338.4
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 Population - 2010162,317  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock76,031285,036,114
 Population - 1990141,865  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-2.7%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now41.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock4,655.393.4
 Land Area40.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Tempe, AZArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.6%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 143.7%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2010.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock2.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3422.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 548.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.0%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.1%1.9%
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 Race
 Tempe, AZArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 White54.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock2.6%12.2%
 Asian8.6%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.4%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock9.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Tempe, AZArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 Married Population31.7%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock59.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.3%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock39.4%50.2%
 Never Married55.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock7.9%10.8%
 Widowed3.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.442.60
 Households73,785  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock20,80680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children24.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock49.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households39,948  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock6.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children18.0%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Tempe    22 Reviews

Tempe is a very unique case of a College Town that has quickly become a Small College City or a Small City. It used to be where there was small pockets of walkability  More

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Tempe is a small city that definitely has nice areas, nice weather, the people are always good, and it is home of ASU. The Tempe town council has done a good job towards  More

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Over 12 years ago

Lived in Arizona 55 yrs Phoenix /Tempe lost my job and got a offer to keep my job but had to move Fall River MA. I will take the heat over days of cold anytime . January  More

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Reviews for Arlington Heights    9 Reviews

Over 8 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 13 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 15 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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