Africa, Asian, and Chicago: A Tale of Two Cities:
Chicago IL Houston TX
2.7 million
Population
2.15 million
$ 38,600
Median Household Income
$37,000
Africa-American
24.0%
39%
Hispanic
30%
44%
Asian
6%
6%
Non-Hispanic White
29%
26%
Both cities are quite similar in population
Employees in the Police force:
13,500
5.318
Concealed carry legal?
No
yes
Number of dedicated gun stores
184
none
Number of other places selling guns
1500
none
Homicides 2012
1,806
207
Homicides per 10o thousand
38,4
9,6
Please explain again how less guns and more police makes
society more safe?
Because the only difference between Chicago and Houston is guns, Gran