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Lawrence, KS vs Grayslake, IL

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- Grayslake is 0% more densely populated than Lawrence.
- People are 48.2% more likely to be married in Grayslake.
- The Median Age is 9.1 years older in Grayslake.
 Lawrence, KSGrayslake, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock20,827329,725,481
 Female Population50.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock37.738.4
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 Population - 201088,263  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock18,506285,036,114
 Population - 199065,608  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock11.2%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now50.1%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,896.093.4
 Land Area34.1  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Lawrence, KSGrayslake, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.7%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.9%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.3%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2011.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 549.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 643.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Lawrence, KSGrayslake, ILUnited States
 White74.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock6.9%12.2%
 Asian6.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.6%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock9.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Lawrence, KSGrayslake, ILUnited States
 Married Population39.0%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock56.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock42.2%50.2%
 Never Married49.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.4%10.8%
 Widowed3.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.652.60
 Households40,424  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock5,43280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children31.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock44.5%42.9%
 Non Family Households21,186  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock7.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children7.5%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Lawrence    19 Reviews
Serena · Lawrence, KS
Lawrence is a great town
Over 11 years ago

I don't know why people have written negative reviews about Lawrence, but I have lived here for two years and love it. The quality of life is great - it is a college  More

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John · Paicines, CA
Nowhere Better in KS
Over 13 years ago

Great college town, wonderful people and community. Fun  More

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Charles · Swedesboro, NJ
Lawrence Sucks!
Over 14 years ago

While I was a grad student at KU I lived in Lawrence, KS. I was unimpressed by the town and even less impressed by the over-inflated ego of its inhabitants. Let's be  More

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Reviews for Grayslake    3 Reviews
diane · Grayslake, IL
Property tax
Over 12 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 15 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 16 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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