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Buffalo Grove, IL vs Waukegan, IL

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- Waukegan is 0% more densely populated than Buffalo Grove.
- People are 30.0% less likely to be married in Waukegan.
- The Median Age is 7.0 years younger in Waukegan.
 Buffalo Grove, ILWaukegan, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock89,751329,725,481
 Female Population52.4%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.6%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock34.238.4
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 Population - 201041,543  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock87,901285,036,114
 Population - 199036,427  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-2.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now10.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,700.293.4
 Land Area9.5  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Buffalo Grove, ILWaukegan, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.7%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock5.0%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3410.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5415.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock0.9%1.9%
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 Race
 Buffalo Grove, ILWaukegan, ILUnited States
 White63.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock18.4%12.2%
 Asian24.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.9%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.6%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock53.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Buffalo Grove, ILWaukegan, ILUnited States
 Married Population63.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock42.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock55.8%50.2%
 Never Married25.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock10.2%10.8%
 Widowed3.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.882.60
 Households15,982  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock20,69580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children42.1%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock32.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households4,076  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock23.4%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 Waukegan    3 Reviews
Jeannine · Waukegan, IL
Beautifully diverse Historic City
Over 3 years ago

Great people, beautifully diverse. All live and work together to provide the best for all residents. Lake County College is completing a 40 million dollar building  More

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Linda · Waukegan, IL
Waukegan, Illinois
Over 12 years ago

We're looking for a moderate climate. Waukegan is on Lake Michigan and could have a dynamic vibrant downtown but it doesn't. Great master plan if somehow Waukegan can  More

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michael  · Waukegan, IL
Up and coming city
Over 17 years ago

I have been living in north east waukegan for 12 years and I am excited by the recent surge of growth in the downtown area. Thanks to the Genesee theater, there are  More

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