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Buffalo Grove, IL vs Elgin, IL

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- Elgin is 0% more densely populated than Buffalo Grove.
- People are 17.5% less likely to be married in Elgin.
- The Median Age is 6.2 years younger in Elgin.
 Buffalo Grove, ILElgin, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock114,156329,725,481
 Female Population52.4%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.6%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock3538.4
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 Population - 201041,543  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock94,487285,036,114
 Population - 199036,427  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock16.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now10.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,044.193.4
 Land Area9.5  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.6264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Buffalo Grove, ILElgin, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.3%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  Unlock6.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.1%1.9%
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 Race
 Buffalo Grove, ILElgin, ILUnited States
 White63.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock5.0%12.2%
 Asian24.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.6%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.6%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock47.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Buffalo Grove, ILElgin, ILUnited States
 Married Population63.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock50.0%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock48.0%50.2%
 Never Married25.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock9.3%10.8%
 Widowed3.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.942.60
 Households15,982  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock27,37080,755,759
     Married couple, w/children42.1%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock37.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households4,076  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock16.0%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 Elgin    9 Reviews
Stephanie · Elgin, IL
A nice small city with lots to offer
Over 10 years ago

When I first moved to Elgin 2 years ago I did not like it. I lived in a mobile home park near the river and highway 90 in a senior community that over prices it's lot  More

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Rachel · Elgin, IL
Lived in Elgin, IL since 1994
Over 12 years ago

Hi, as a way of updating the post for Elgin and providing a rebuttal for some of the negative reviews, I've decided to post on this board. I've lived in Elgin since  More

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Leslie · Elgin, IL
My Town... Elgin [:
Over 15 years ago

I have lived in Elgin my whole life and it is very sad to read these comments about my town.... I'm a senior at South Elgin High School and I will be graduating this  More

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