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Valparaiso, IN vs Oswego, IL

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- Oswego is 0% more densely populated than Valparaiso.
- People are 38.7% more likely to be married in Oswego.
- The Median Age is 2.8 years older in Oswego.
 Valparaiso, INOswego, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,324329,725,481
 Female Population52.0%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.0%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock39.338.4
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 Population - 201031,792  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock13,326285,036,114
 Population - 199024,414  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock175.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now39.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,305.593.4
 Land Area16.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Valparaiso, INOswego, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.6%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock5.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 206.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.9%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.6%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock15.5%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock8.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.3%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.4%1.9%
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 Race
 Valparaiso, INOswego, ILUnited States
 White81.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock8.0%12.2%
 Asian2.8%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock17.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Valparaiso, INOswego, ILUnited States
 Married Population44.5%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock60.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.6%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock38.3%50.2%
 Never Married37.5%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.5%10.8%
 Widowed7.5%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.922.60
 Households14,179  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock9,61080,755,759
     Married couple, w/children30.9%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock39.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households6,623  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock10.8%15.8%
     Single householder, no children5.9%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Valparaiso    11 Reviews
Samantha · Valparaiso, IN
Pleasantly Surprised
Over 10 years ago

I moved to Valparaiso, IN about 1 year ago. I moved here because I was attending the law school located here. At a glance, it appears to be a small town, with many new  More

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Luke · Valparaiso, IN
Best Places to Eat
Over 11 years ago

My favorite restaurants in Valparaiso are: Panera Bread--The lines sometimes get long, but, the service is decent and the food is great. Red Robin--Bottomless fries  More

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gr8ful · Sterling, CO
Beautiful country living in big metropolis
Over 12 years ago

I loved driving anywhere, down any road because of the trees, fields and green, green grass that is all over. Cost of living is outrageous! But lil towns close by make  More

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Reviews for Oswego    4 Reviews
Kim · Montgomery, IL
Love Living Here
Over 17 years ago

I absolutely love living in Oswego. There's always something to do and it still feels like a small hometown. I've lived in this town my whole life and I wouldn't want  More

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Laura · Riverside, IL
Chicago and the burbs
Over 18 years ago

Chicago has something for everyone. Musuems, zoos, theater, beaches, shopping, and plenty of parks and forest preserves to keep natives and visitors busy and happy.  More

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james · Oswego, IL
Oswego on the move
Over 19 years ago

Relocated 2 years ago and looked at Naperville for the schools. Learned Oswego had a master plan. It is rolling out now and is well received. Housing is reasonable  More

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