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Youngstown, OH vs Springfield, IL

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- Springfield is 0% more densely populated than Youngstown.
- People are 46.8% more likely to be married in Springfield.
- The Median Age is 1.0 years older in Springfield.
 Youngstown, OHSpringfield, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock114,672329,725,481
 Female Population50.0%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock39.738.4
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 Population - 201066,809  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock111,454285,036,114
 Population - 199095,732  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock2.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-33.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,880.593.4
 Land Area33.9  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock6.3264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Youngstown, OHSpringfield, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.3%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 205.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.9%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.6%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.4%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.1%1.9%
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 Race
 Youngstown, OHSpringfield, ILUnited States
 White41.0%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock19.9%12.2%
 Asian0.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock2.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Youngstown, OHSpringfield, ILUnited States
 Married Population27.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock39.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock59.0%50.2%
 Never Married49.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock15.1%10.8%
 Widowed7.8%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.182.60
 Households25,954  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock27,45080,755,759
     Married couple, w/children13.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock41.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households12,658  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock24.6%15.8%
     Single householder, no children18.3%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Youngstown    19 Reviews
Nicholas · Youngstown, OH
Youngstown more to offer than crime
Over 6 years ago

I live in Youngstown my entire life now I am not happy how it's portrayed reputation viewed or thought of Iike many inner cities it has its unsavory spots and people  More

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Dana · Struthers, OH
Affordable
Over 7 years ago

I've lived around Youngstown my entire life. I grew up in Boardman and now live in Struthers. It's not the best place to find work, but if you're willing to work 2 part  More

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Jenna · Girard, OH
SO much better than Florida!
Over 8 years ago

I am in Girard, so just outside of Youngstown. I haven't spent any time in Youngstown proper, but Girard is lovely. I am loving having seasons, and the fact that  More

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Reviews for Springfield    25 Reviews
Nicholas · Chatham, IL
Mediocrity in Middle America
Over 2 years ago

I've lived here for over 40 years. Springfield is a decent place to raise a family. Solid midwestern values, and I've always felt safe. Opportunities exist, but there  More

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joyce · Port Washington, WI
Hometown feel with city amenities
Over 2 years ago

I moved (back) to Springfield after living in various cities and towns around the country - as large as Milwaukee, as small as Baker, NV - and can say without  More

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hugh · 
needs better dentists
Over 4 years ago

whole town smells like dirty ***** and  More

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