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Thomson, GA vs Chicago, IL

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- Chicago is 0% more densely populated than Thomson.
- People are 1.5% more likely to be married in Chicago.
- The Median Age is 0.5 years younger in Chicago.
 Thomson, GAChicago, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock2,742,119329,725,481
 Female Population58.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population41.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock35.138.4
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 Population - 20106,766  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock2,896,016285,036,114
 Population - 19906,862  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-7.5%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-5.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock12,060.393.4
 Land Area4.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock6.8264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Thomson, GAChicago, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.9%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 149.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.3%3.9%
 Age 18 to 207.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3411.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Thomson, GAChicago, ILUnited States
 White27.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock28.8%12.2%
 Asian0.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races0.7%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock28.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Thomson, GAChicago, ILUnited States
 Married Population37.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock35.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated3.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock62.2%50.2%
 Never Married46.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.3%10.8%
 Widowed7.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.412.60
 Households2,688  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock574,82580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children12.3%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock34.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households1,135  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock21.0%15.8%
     Single householder, no children19.7%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Thomson    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Their are not enough nice affordable apartments in Thomson Ga for people with disabilities and families like my self less than  More

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Over 17 years ago

This part of Georgia has a very comfortable climate. Overall and in comparison with other parts of the country, we have exceptional seasonal changes. The summers can  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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