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Wilmette, IL vs River Forest, IL

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- River Forest is 0% more densely populated than Wilmette.
- People are 12.6% less likely to be married in River Forest.
- The Median Age is 5.0 years younger in River Forest.
 Wilmette, ILRiver Forest, ILUnited States
 Population27,89511,742329,725,481
 Female Population50.9%53.1%50.5%
 Male Population49.1%46.9%49.5%
 Median Age45.640.638.4
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 Population - 201027,08011,182309,327,143
 Population - 200027,65111,635285,036,114
 Population - 199026,69011,669251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now-3.0%-8.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now0.5%-8.4%30.8%
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 Population Density5,162.94,734.793.4
 Land Area5.42.53,531,905.4
 Water Area0.00.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Wilmette, ILRiver Forest, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.5%6.5%5.9%
 Age 5 to 96.9%4.9%6.1%
 Age 10 to 149.7%8.5%6.6%
 Age 15 to 176.6%4.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.2%7.8%4.0%
 Age 21 to 241.6%3.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 344.2%9.1%13.8%
 Age 35 to 4411.3%11.0%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5416.8%15.5%12.6%
 Age 55 to 598.0%5.6%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.3%6.5%6.3%
 Age 65 to 7411.3%10.1%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.3%5.2%4.5%
 Age 85 and over3.2%2.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Wilmette, ILRiver Forest, ILUnited States
 White80.9%81.3%59.4%
 Black0.4%3.7%12.2%
 Asian12.3%4.6%5.6%
 Native American0.1%0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%0.0%0.2%
 Other0.5%0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.7%3.6%3.2%
 Hispanic3.2%6.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Wilmette, ILRiver Forest, ILUnited States
 Married Population65.7%57.4%49.8%
     Currently Married65.4%56.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.3%0.8%1.8%
 Single Population34.3%42.6%50.2%
 Never Married20.2%32.9%33.8%
 Divorced8.5%4.2%10.8%
 Widowed5.6%5.5%5.6%
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 Household Size2.692.402.60
 Households10,3314,428124,010,992
 Family Households7,6852,93480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children47.1%44.1%30.5%
     Married couple, no children42.2%45.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,6461,49443,255,233
     Single householder, w/children5.4%5.0%15.8%
     Single householder, no children5.3%5.4%10.8%
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Reviews for Wilmette    4 Reviews
Judy · Wilmette, IL
Excellent educational system and teachers
Over 9 years ago

Top notch teachers. Involved parents. Motivated students. Great public schools from elementary through high school.  More

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Bp · Wilmette, IL
Neighborly Town
Over 12 years ago

It's a small city close to the lake and close to Chicago. One of the biggest advantages is its schools. Most of the elementary schools have a great school rating of 9  More

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Royal · Wilmette, IL
A great urban area
Over 15 years ago

Wilmette is one of the close-in suburbs on Chicago's North Shore. Wilmette and next-door Evanston have their own parks, dining and recreation. And it's a short drive or  More

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Reviews for River Forest    5 Reviews
Anon · Oak Park, IL
Quiet Upscale Neighborhood
Over 14 years ago

River Forest as a whole is an old suburb outside of Chicago, very quiet and upscale. River Forest neighbors Oak Park, which does have much more to offer in terms of  More

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Anon · Oak Park, IL
Quiet Upscale Neighborhood
Over 14 years ago

River Forest as a whole is an old suburb outside of Chicago, very quiet and upscale. River Forest neighbors Oak Park, which does have much more to offer in terms of  More

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Anon · Oak Park, IL
Quiet Upscale Neighborhood
Over 14 years ago

River Forest as a whole is an old suburb outside of Chicago, very quiet and upscale. River Forest neighbors Oak Park, which does have much more to offer in terms of  More

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