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Des Plaines, IL vs Arlington Heights, IL

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- Arlington Heights is 0% more densely populated than Des Plaines.
- People are 11.6% more likely to be married in Arlington Heights.
- The Median Age is 0.7 years older in Arlington Heights.
 Des Plaines, ILArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock77,283329,725,481
 Female Population50.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock4338.4
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 Population - 201058,323  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock76,031285,036,114
 Population - 199053,223  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-2.7%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now9.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock4,655.393.4
 Land Area14.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Des Plaines, ILArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock2.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.2%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.4%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.1%1.9%
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 Race
 Des Plaines, ILArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 White59.7%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock2.6%12.2%
 Asian14.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock9.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Des Plaines, ILArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 Married Population54.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock59.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.3%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock39.4%50.2%
 Never Married29.8%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock7.9%10.8%
 Widowed7.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.442.60
 Households22,502  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock20,80680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children32.3%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock49.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households7,167  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock6.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children11.3%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Des Plaines    4 Reviews
al  · Des Plaines, IL
too high
Over 15 years ago

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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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Reviews for Arlington Heights    9 Reviews
Scott · Arlington Heights, IL
Arlington Heights
Over 7 years ago

I’ve lived in this city my whole life and it is the absolute best. The people are so kind and always greet you with a smile. The education systems are very good and it  More

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Jason · Rolling Meadows, IL
AH is nice
Over 12 years ago

Downtown Arlington Heights has a lot going on, especially in the summer. There are good restaurants and other businesses, and the festivals/music are very good, too. A  More

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debbie · Arlington Heights, IL
Why to live here
Over 14 years ago

After growing up in Deerfield, IL, there is no doubt in my mind that places like Deerfield and Arlington Heights have exceptional education for children. Education  More

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