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Waukegan, IL vs Hammond, IN

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- Hammond is 0% more densely populated than Waukegan.
- People are 11.3% less likely to be married in Hammond.
- The Median Age is 2.1 years older in Hammond.
 Waukegan, ILHammond, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock77,491329,725,481
 Female Population49.4%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock36.338.4
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 Population - 201089,172  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock83,048285,036,114
 Population - 199069,392  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-9.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now23.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,403.593.4
 Land Area24.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock2.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Waukegan, ILHammond, INUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.5%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.6%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.9%1.9%
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 Race
 Waukegan, ILHammond, INUnited States
 White18.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock21.6%12.2%
 Asian6.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock39.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Waukegan, ILHammond, INUnited States
 Married Population44.2%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock36.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock60.8%50.2%
 Never Married41.6%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock10.6%10.8%
 Widowed4.1%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.612.60
 Households30,399  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock17,92380,755,759
     Married couple, w/children30.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock34.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households9,704  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock27.3%15.8%
     Single householder, no children13.6%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Waukegan    3 Reviews

Great people, beautifully diverse. All live and work together to provide the best for all residents. Lake County College is completing a 40 million dollar building  More

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Over 12 years ago

We're looking for a moderate climate. Waukegan is on Lake Michigan and could have a dynamic vibrant downtown but it doesn't. Great master plan if somehow Waukegan can  More

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Over 17 years ago

I have been living in north east waukegan for 12 years and I am excited by the recent surge of growth in the downtown area. Thanks to the Genesee theater, there are  More

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Reviews for Hammond    3 Reviews

I am a resident of the area, has been my entire life. Growing up there were parts where I was nearly ashamed to be part of this community especially in the early2000's.  More

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Over 17 years ago

Hammond Indiana is within easy commute to Chicago and the Downtown area either by car or train, offering you all the advantages of city living, but not at the city cost.  More

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Over 19 years ago

I've never lived anywhere else, but have traveled to many U. S. cities. Hammond is an average (okay, maybe less than average city). Housing is affordable, although taxes  More

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