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North Chicago, IL vs Buffalo Grove, IL

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- Buffalo Grove is 0% more densely populated than North Chicago.
- People are 102.5% more likely to be married in Buffalo Grove.
- The Median Age is 17.5 years older in Buffalo Grove.
 North Chicago, ILBuffalo Grove, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock43,062329,725,481
 Female Population39.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population60.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock41.238.4
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 Population - 201032,635  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock42,909285,036,114
 Population - 199034,978  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-6.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-15.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock4,540.093.4
 Land Area8.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 North Chicago, ILBuffalo Grove, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock5.4%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2021.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3419.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 545.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 643.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock9.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 841.6%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.8%1.9%
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 Race
 North Chicago, ILBuffalo Grove, ILUnited States
 White29.7%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock3.2%12.2%
 Asian5.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock6.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 North Chicago, ILBuffalo Grove, ILUnited States
 Married Population31.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock62.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock36.9%50.2%
 Never Married59.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock7.9%10.8%
 Widowed2.9%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.692.60
 Households7,735  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock11,90680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children36.5%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock44.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,309  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock8.1%15.8%
     Single householder, no children13.9%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for North Chicago    3 Reviews
Steven · Crystal Lake, IL
Horrid
Over 7 years ago

The crime stats for North Chicago show that crime reporting is a total sham. Surrounding areas like Waukegan are actually wonderful and safe compared to North Chicago.  More

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Anthony · Mossville, IL
My Thoughts
Over 13 years ago

Well,I am Active Duty NAvy who is looking to switch to Reserve and I am looking for a place with low C.O.L. so I can focus on my job and sace money, NOrth Chicago is a  More

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janeen · Volcano, HI
Greatest City in the World
Over 17 years ago

I grew up on Lake Shore Drive. It was wonderful to just hop on the 152 bus and go to downtown Chicago where you can do almost anything...the theatres, the shopping, the  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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