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Buffalo Grove, IL vs Glen Ellyn, IL

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- Glen Ellyn is 0% more densely populated than Buffalo Grove.
- People are 2.7% less likely to be married in Glen Ellyn.
- The Median Age is 0.1 years younger in Glen Ellyn.
 Buffalo Grove, ILGlen Ellyn, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock28,506329,725,481
 Female Population52.4%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.6%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock41.138.4
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 Population - 201041,543  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock26,999285,036,114
 Population - 199036,427  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock1.5%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now10.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock4,200.193.4
 Land Area9.5  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Buffalo Grove, ILGlen Ellyn, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock5.4%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3410.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5415.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.1%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Buffalo Grove, ILGlen Ellyn, ILUnited States
 White63.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock2.5%12.2%
 Asian24.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.6%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock5.0%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Buffalo Grove, ILGlen Ellyn, ILUnited States
 Married Population63.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock60.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock38.6%50.2%
 Never Married25.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock6.4%10.8%
 Widowed3.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.592.60
 Households15,982  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock7,75980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children42.1%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock44.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households4,076  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock7.8%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 Glen Ellyn    2 Reviews
E · Glen Ellyn, IL
Settled in 1834
Over 9 years ago

My husband and I moved to Glen Ellyn from Chicago in 1993 when our first child was born. One thing you should know about GE is that it is spread out and there is an "in  More

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Fiona · Glen Ellyn, IL
Old Fashion Neighborhood living
Over 11 years ago

My husband and I are life long residents of the Chicago area and have lived in Glen Ellyn since 1998. It is a comfortable, walkable, old fashion neighborhood where you  More

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