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Barrington, IL vs Arlington Heights, IL

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- Arlington Heights is 0% more densely populated than Barrington.
- People are 6.6% less likely to be married in Arlington Heights.
- The Median Age is 2.2 years older in Arlington Heights.
 Barrington, ILArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock77,283329,725,481
 Female Population53.3%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population46.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock4338.4
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 Population - 201010,328  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock76,031285,036,114
 Population - 19909,504  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-2.7%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now7.1%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock4,655.393.4
 Land Area4.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Barrington, ILArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.9%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 149.5%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock2.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 345.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.2%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 846.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.1%1.9%
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 Race
 Barrington, ILArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 White83.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock2.6%12.2%
 Asian8.9%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock9.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Barrington, ILArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 Married Population64.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock59.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.3%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock39.4%50.2%
 Never Married19.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock7.9%10.8%
 Widowed6.4%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.442.60
 Households4,178  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock20,80680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children40.3%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock49.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households1,028  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock6.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children4.9%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Barrington    4 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Beautiful gated community with lake, golf course with restaurant and tennis courts.   More

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The best thing in Barrington is the Metra Train, which will take you 50 minutes to Chicago Eastbound or you can take the train to historic Woodstock! Otherwise, you  More

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Over 17 years ago

Very Nice if you like the change of  More

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Reviews for Arlington Heights    9 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I’ve lived in this city my whole life and it is the absolute best. The people are so kind and always greet you with a smile. The education systems are very good and it  More

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Over 12 years ago

Downtown Arlington Heights has a lot going on, especially in the summer. There are good restaurants and other businesses, and the festivals/music are very good, too. A  More

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Over 14 years ago

After growing up in Deerfield, IL, there is no doubt in my mind that places like Deerfield and Arlington Heights have exceptional education for children. Education  More

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