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McHenry, IL vs Buffalo Grove, IL

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- Buffalo Grove is 0% more densely populated than McHenry.
- People are 13.8% more likely to be married in Buffalo Grove.
- The Median Age is 1.0 years younger in Buffalo Grove.
 McHenry, ILBuffalo Grove, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock43,062329,725,481
 Female Population51.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.9%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock41.238.4
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 Population - 201027,045  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock42,909285,036,114
 Population - 199016,177  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-6.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now67.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock4,540.093.4
 Land Area14.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 McHenry, ILBuffalo Grove, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.2%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock5.4%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.7%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5414.1%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.3%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.8%1.9%
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 Race
 McHenry, ILBuffalo Grove, ILUnited States
 White81.0%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock3.2%12.2%
 Asian0.9%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.5%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock6.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 McHenry, ILBuffalo Grove, ILUnited States
 Married Population55.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock62.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock36.9%50.2%
 Never Married25.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock7.9%10.8%
 Widowed6.4%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.692.60
 Households11,018  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock11,90680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children29.3%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock44.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,668  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock8.1%15.8%
     Single householder, no children6.7%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Mchenry    5 Reviews
Charles  · Woodstock, IL
McHenry County, Illinois: 25th Highest Property Ta
Over 13 years ago

I was transferred to Northern Illinois and I made the disastrous decision to put down roots in McHenry County, IL. As noted above, property taxes are the highest in all  More

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Brad · Round Lake, IL
recession has crime on the rise, abandon and forec
Over 15 years ago

I've Lived in McHenry for over 23yrs and it is still not that bad of a place to live at. However, Crime has been on the rise, heroin and coke are a real problem in  More

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Brad · Round Lake, IL
farnorth suburbs are becoming like all the rest of
Over 15 years ago

being a veteran of McHenry for over 20yrs. McHenry is a alright place to be, but heroin and coke are major problems there...crime is on the rise, doesn't seem to show a  More

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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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