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Buffalo Grove, IL vs Des Plaines, IL

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- Des Plaines is 0% more densely populated than Buffalo Grove.
- People are 14.0% less likely to be married in Des Plaines.
- The Median Age is 1.1 years older in Des Plaines.
 Buffalo Grove, ILDes Plaines, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock60,413329,725,481
 Female Population52.4%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.6%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock42.338.4
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 Population - 201041,543  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock58,720285,036,114
 Population - 199036,427  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-0.9%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now10.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock4,211.793.4
 Land Area9.5  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Buffalo Grove, ILDes Plaines, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.6%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3410.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5415.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Buffalo Grove, ILDes Plaines, ILUnited States
 White63.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock2.8%12.2%
 Asian24.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.6%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.6%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock20.0%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Buffalo Grove, ILDes Plaines, ILUnited States
 Married Population63.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock52.9%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock45.7%50.2%
 Never Married25.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.9%10.8%
 Widowed3.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.642.60
 Households15,982  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock15,33580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children42.1%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock45.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households4,076  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock11.0%15.8%
     Single householder, no children5.6%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Buffalo Grove    7 Reviews
Linda · Buffalo Grove, IL
Outdoor recreation
Over 11 years ago

Numerous forest preserve areas with walking paths and places to play sports (baseball, soccer, football). Close driving distance to Lake Michigan and several  More

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jun · Buffalo Grove, IL
nice town to raise a family
Over 12 years ago

nice town to raise a  More

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Bp · Buffalo Grove, IL
Bison country
Over 17 years ago

No place is perfect however BG is at or near the top especially in schooling and crime prevention. Numerous parks and biking paths. A great place to raise a family safe  More

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Reviews for Des Plaines    4 Reviews
al  · Des Plaines, IL
too high
Over 15 years ago

low  More

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Pat · Des Plaines, IL
Des Plaines
Over 16 years ago

The historic center of des plaines is also downtown. Fairly easy commute to Chicago. The metra is right there. Also there is the Des Plaines public library with a great  More

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Donald · Des Plaines, IL
DP Climate
Over 18 years ago

Changing of the seasons is good. But it's too cold for too  More

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