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Waukegan, IL vs Oswego, IL

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- Oswego is 0% more densely populated than Waukegan.
- People are 39.7% more likely to be married in Oswego.
- The Median Age is 5.1 years older in Oswego.
 Waukegan, ILOswego, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,324329,725,481
 Female Population49.4%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock39.338.4
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 Population - 201089,172  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock13,326285,036,114
 Population - 199069,392  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock175.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now23.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,305.593.4
 Land Area24.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Waukegan, ILOswego, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.5%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock5.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.9%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock15.5%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock8.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.4%1.9%
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 Race
 Waukegan, ILOswego, ILUnited States
 White18.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock8.0%12.2%
 Asian6.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock17.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Waukegan, ILOswego, ILUnited States
 Married Population44.2%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock60.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock38.3%50.2%
 Never Married41.6%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.5%10.8%
 Widowed4.1%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.922.60
 Households30,399  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock9,61080,755,759
     Married couple, w/children30.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock39.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households9,704  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock10.8%15.8%
     Single householder, no children13.6%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Waukegan    3 Reviews
Jeannine · Waukegan, IL
Beautifully diverse Historic City
Over 3 years ago

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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Linda · Waukegan, IL
Waukegan, Illinois
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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michael  · Waukegan, IL
Up and coming city
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 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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