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Tulsa, OK vs Chicago, IL

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- Chicago is 0% more densely populated than Tulsa.
- People are 15.6% less likely to be married in Chicago.
- The Median Age is 0.5 years younger in Chicago.
 Tulsa, OKChicago, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock2,742,119329,725,481
 Female Population51.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock35.138.4
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 Population - 2010392,289  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock2,896,016285,036,114
 Population - 1990367,302  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-7.5%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now9.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock12,060.393.4
 Land Area197.5  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock6.8264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Tulsa, OKChicago, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.9%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.0%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.3%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.8%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.9%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.0%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Tulsa, OKChicago, ILUnited States
 White53.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock28.8%12.2%
 Asian3.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races7.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock28.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Tulsa, OKChicago, ILUnited States
 Married Population44.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock35.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock62.2%50.2%
 Never Married35.0%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.3%10.8%
 Widowed5.7%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.412.60
 Households167,948  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock574,82580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children28.7%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock34.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households72,652  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock21.0%15.8%
     Single householder, no children11.6%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Tulsa    97 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

I have moved from Tulsa in 2002 and miss it so much! Tulsa area was where I was born and raised, I moved to Indiana for marriage. I actually want so badly to move back  More

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I have lived in Tulsa, OK since 2004 meanwhile raising a family and having career modifications, etc. Additionally, I have lived in Florida, Texas, and Nebraska; I have  More

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Over 5 years ago

Nice enough but not welcoming to "outsiders". Tulsa has the slowness of the south but without the hospitality. Honestly there is no reason to make this a permanent  More

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Reviews for Chicago    270 Reviews

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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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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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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