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Okemos, MI vs Grayslake, IL

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- Grayslake is 0% more densely populated than Okemos.
- People are 10.9% more likely to be married in Grayslake.
- The Median Age is 3.6 years older in Grayslake.
 Okemos, MIGrayslake, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock20,827329,725,481
 Female Population51.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.9%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock37.738.4
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 Population - 201021,025  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock18,506285,036,114
 Population - 199020,216  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock11.2%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now15.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,896.093.4
 Land Area16.9  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Okemos, MIGrayslake, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.6%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.9%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.3%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3411.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.2%  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
 Okemos, MIGrayslake, ILUnited States
 White63.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock6.9%12.2%
 Asian20.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.6%0.4%
 Two or More Races5.7%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock9.8%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Okemos, MIGrayslake, ILUnited States
 Married Population52.2%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock56.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.3%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock42.2%50.2%
 Never Married35.6%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.4%10.8%
 Widowed4.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.652.60
 Households9,902  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock5,43280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children45.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock44.5%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,892  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock7.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children4.9%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Okemos    2 Reviews
John · Okemos, MI
Pretty average
Over 4 years ago

I’ve lived here for a couple of years now and overall it’s been ok. Okemos, is generally pretty similar to most other small towns in Michigan. However, it’s slightly set  More

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Rachel · Okemos, MI
Great schools!
Over 16 years ago

Fantastic school system here in Okemos! Best in the  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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