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Yakima, WA vs Sterling, IL

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- Sterling is 0% more densely populated than Yakima.
- People are 11.9% less likely to be married in Sterling.
- The Median Age is 9.1 years older in Sterling.
 Yakima, WASterling, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock14,919329,725,481
 Female Population50.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.0%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock42.738.4
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 Population - 201091,647  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock15,451285,036,114
 Population - 199054,827  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-7.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now72.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,554.693.4
 Land Area27.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Yakima, WASterling, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.5%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.8%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.0%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock4.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Yakima, WASterling, ILUnited States
 White45.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock2.0%12.2%
 Asian1.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.9%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.6%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock26.0%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Yakima, WASterling, ILUnited States
 Married Population46.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock38.9%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock59.2%50.2%
 Never Married36.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.9%10.8%
 Widowed6.4%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.242.60
 Households34,284  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,69880,755,759
     Married couple, w/children31.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock40.6%42.9%
 Non Family Households11,934  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock30.0%15.8%
     Single householder, no children9.4%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Yakima    12 Reviews
Jameson · Yakima, WA
I'd Move Here Again
Over 6 years ago

Overall we've enjoyed our stay in Yakima after several years and plan on being here for several more, at least. The spring and summer here are just unreal compared to  More

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maryann · Hiawatha, IA
Possible Relocation
Over 9 years ago

I may be relocating to Yakima, WA for a professional position at a local university. I have never lived in this part of the country as I am from the East Coast. I have  More

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James · Yakima, WA
High Desert of Yakima Valley
Over 12 years ago

Yakima is situated in the high desert, eastern elevations of the Cascade Mountain Range. Coming from the humid, eastern parts of the country, I was amazed at how  More

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Reviews for Sterling    1 Reviews
virgin · Sterling, IL
LOVE THIS PLACE
Over 4 years ago

my child was not veery safe in his manger. many storms, too dangerous, lost kid in storm. a twelve year old tried to sell me nicotine!!!!! <3  More

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