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Buffalo Grove, IL vs Hoffman Estates, IL

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- Hoffman Estates is 0% more densely populated than Buffalo Grove.
- People are 5.8% less likely to be married in Hoffman Estates.
- The Median Age is 3.3 years younger in Hoffman Estates.
 Buffalo Grove, ILHoffman Estates, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock52,153329,725,481
 Female Population52.4%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.6%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock37.938.4
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 Population - 201041,543  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock49,495285,036,114
 Population - 199036,427  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock2.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now10.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,476.893.4
 Land Area9.5  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Buffalo Grove, ILHoffman Estates, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.9%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  Unlock3.8%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3410.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.8%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5415.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock0.9%1.9%
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 Race
 Buffalo Grove, ILHoffman Estates, ILUnited States
 White63.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock5.2%12.2%
 Asian24.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.6%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock18.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Buffalo Grove, ILHoffman Estates, ILUnited States
 Married Population63.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock57.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock40.6%50.2%
 Never Married25.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock6.9%10.8%
 Widowed3.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.822.60
 Households15,982  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock14,42180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children42.1%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock42.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households4,076  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock10.5%15.8%
     Single householder, no children5.6%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Buffalo Grove    7 Reviews

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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nice town to raise a  More

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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 Hoffman Estates    3 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Relative easy access and good services  More

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Hoffman Estates is a good place to live. The best thing is the job market and the availability of good paying jobs. In certain areas housing is reasonably priced for  More

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Over 17 years ago

Hoffman estates growing to greatness is it's motto and ambition. Home of Sears National Headquarters, as well as the newest indoor auditorium the Sears Center, Hoffman  More

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