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Wheeling, IL vs Golden, CO

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- Golden is 0% more densely populated than Wheeling.
- People are 18.5% less likely to be married in Golden.
- The Median Age is 4.4 years younger in Golden.
 Wheeling, ILGolden, COUnited States
 Population  Unlock20,041329,725,481
 Female Population50.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
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 Population - 201037,697  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock17,159285,036,114
 Population - 199029,911  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock18.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now30.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,078.593.4
 Land Area8.7  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Wheeling, ILGolden, COUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.5%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock9.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Wheeling, ILGolden, COUnited States
 White48.7%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.7%12.2%
 Asian17.5%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.4%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock9.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Wheeling, ILGolden, COUnited States
 Married Population52.5%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock41.0%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock57.2%50.2%
 Never Married30.5%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.5%10.8%
 Widowed5.2%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.302.60
 Households15,321  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,96580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children32.1%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock42.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households5,516  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock11.1%15.8%
     Single householder, no children15.8%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Wheeling    2 Reviews
Marta · Wheeling, IL
A great suburb to raise a family
Over 9 years ago

Wheeling is a huge industrial area with a lot of job opportunities in a close community with great schools-which is why the real estate is pricy, yet still easy to find  More

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John  · Wheeling, IL
Living in Wheeling Illinois
Over 12 years ago

I have lived in Wheeling for a year now. I didn't have the chance to check it out before I moved there.(long story). It is very diverse and if you are an American  More

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Lisa · Golden, CO
LOVELY CITY & STATE, BUT...
Over 10 years ago

...6 months of winter from the first snowfall to the last. Lots of warm, sunny days in between. However...just when you think you can get out your shorts and sandals,  More

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LEIANNA · Golden, CO
Not just for extreme sportsperson...
Over 11 years ago

It doesn't get any better than this little town, nestled between two stunning mesas. Beauty abounds in every direction. You have that "small town feel" but are just  More

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Mary · Golden, CO
Love this place!
Over 11 years ago

Golden is a fantastic place to have a family! Close to metro Denver, but close to the mountains and all its recreation. The schools are very good! My boys are 5 and  More

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