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Gurnee, IL vs Grayslake, IL

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- Grayslake is 0% more densely populated than Gurnee.
- People are 5.0% more likely to be married in Grayslake.
- The Median Age is 2.3 years younger in Grayslake.
 Gurnee, ILGrayslake, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock20,827329,725,481
 Female Population52.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock37.738.4
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 Population - 201031,256  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock18,506285,036,114
 Population - 199013,701  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock11.2%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now120.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,896.093.4
 Land Area13.5  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Gurnee, ILGrayslake, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.9%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.3%3.9%
 Age 18 to 205.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3411.2%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5416.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Gurnee, ILGrayslake, ILUnited States
 White61.5%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock6.9%12.2%
 Asian12.5%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.6%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock9.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Gurnee, ILGrayslake, ILUnited States
 Married Population55.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock56.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock42.2%50.2%
 Never Married32.5%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.4%10.8%
 Widowed4.7%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.652.60
 Households11,630  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock5,43280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children36.3%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock44.5%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,496  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock7.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children7.9%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Gurnee    2 Reviews
Marie · Grayslake, IL
Run. Run as fast and as far away as possible.
Over 14 years ago

We moved here four years ago from Evanston, IL and I have to say it's been the worst experience of my life. The people here are closed minded, rude, homophobic, racist.  More

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Abhd · Gurnee, IL
Gurnee, IL - Very glad to have moved here.
Over 18 years ago

Gurnee is a relatively new community. Incorporated in 1927, it remained a primarily rural, small town until the 1970's. It was at about this time that the growth and  More

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Reviews for Grayslake    3 Reviews
diane · Grayslake, IL
Property tax
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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Mom2 · Grayslake, IL
Humid in summer, cold in winter
Over 14 years ago

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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Fred · Grayslake, IL
Property Taxes are high
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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