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Whiting, IN vs Chicago, IL

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- Chicago is 0% more densely populated than Whiting.
- People are 5.6% more likely to be married in Chicago.
- The Median Age is 2.5 years older in Chicago.
 Whiting, INChicago, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock2,742,119329,725,481
 Female Population53.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population46.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock35.138.4
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 Population - 20104,990  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock2,896,016285,036,114
 Population - 19905,155  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-7.5%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-6.6%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock12,060.393.4
 Land Area1.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock6.8264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Whiting, INChicago, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.2%  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 206.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3410.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Whiting, INChicago, ILUnited States
 White45.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock28.8%12.2%
 Asian0.3%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races0.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock28.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Whiting, INChicago, ILUnited States
 Married Population35.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock35.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock62.2%50.2%
 Never Married45.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.3%10.8%
 Widowed8.5%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.412.60
 Households1,546  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock574,82580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children27.3%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock34.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households567  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock21.0%15.8%
     Single householder, no children16.0%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Whiting    1 Reviews
Sue · Whiting, IN
Great place to live
Over 16 years ago

It's right by the city, access to lots of things to do. Close to the lake and nature preserve. Small town, with a friendly atmosphere, neighbors look out for each other.  More

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Reviews for Chicago    270 Reviews
Sam · Chicago, IL
Beautiful city with reasonable cost of living
Over 1 years ago

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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Daniel · Bremen, IN
My Favorite City in the Country
Over 2 years ago

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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Betty · Chicago, IL
Crime ridden Medical center.
Over 2 years ago

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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