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Grayslake, IL vs Lexington, KY

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- Lexington is 0% more densely populated than Grayslake.
- People are 22.3% less likely to be married in Lexington.
- The Median Age is 2.7 years younger in Lexington.
 Grayslake, ILLexington, KYUnited States
 Population  Unlock321,354329,725,481
 Female Population48.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock3538.4
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 Population - 201021,064  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock260,512285,036,114
 Population - 19907,388  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock24.7%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now178.6%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,133.093.4
 Land Area11.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.9264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Grayslake, ILLexington, KYUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.7%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.4%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock8.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.2%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5415.0%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.9%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.4%1.9%
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 Race
 Grayslake, ILLexington, KYUnited States
 White72.0%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock14.5%12.2%
 Asian5.9%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.3%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock7.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Grayslake, ILLexington, KYUnited States
 Married Population57.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock43.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock55.0%50.2%
 Never Married30.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.8%10.8%
 Widowed3.4%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.302.60
 Households7,817  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock75,18780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children41.1%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock41.2%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,385  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock17.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children7.0%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Grayslake    3 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Property tax is one of the highest in the nation a $220000 home will cost you $10980 in taxes annually as of 9/2014 This information can be verified on the  More

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Grayslake weather is very difficult to enjoy outdoor activities. In summer, it is SO humid and hot and full of mosquitos that you cannot enjoy a beautiful summer night.  More

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Over 15 years ago

3% of home value annually/ A $300,000 home will cost you 10K in annual property taxes. Where does it all  More

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Reviews for Lexington    62 Reviews

Lexington is a beautiful city. There are tons of tree lined streets and even trees in both sides of the city's only freeway. It's relatively small, which can be both  More

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Over 4 years ago

Very beautiful/underrated city!!  More

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I have lived here now for over five years, originally from the west coast and here is my top 10 for why you should NOT move here. #1 The Culture: They have none, it  More

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