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Sycamore, IL vs Arlington Heights, IL

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- Arlington Heights is 0% more densely populated than Sycamore.
- People are 15.1% more likely to be married in Arlington Heights.
- The Median Age is 5.8 years older in Arlington Heights.
 Sycamore, ILArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock77,283329,725,481
 Female Population54.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population45.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock4338.4
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 Population - 201017,523  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock76,031285,036,114
 Population - 19909,708  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-2.7%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now88.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock4,655.393.4
 Land Area9.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Sycamore, ILArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.7%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.9%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.1%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock2.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.7%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.1%1.9%
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 Race
 Sycamore, ILArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 White86.5%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock2.6%12.2%
 Asian1.3%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races0.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock9.1%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Sycamore, ILArlington Heights, ILUnited States
 Married Population52.6%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock59.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock39.4%50.2%
 Never Married32.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock7.9%10.8%
 Widowed4.1%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.442.60
 Households7,328  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock20,80680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children29.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock49.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,427  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock6.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children7.0%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Sycamore    8 Reviews

We’ve lived in sycamore for going on 2 years now, it’s definitely a blend of blue collar families like myself and people who couldn’t afford those st Charles or Geneva  More

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Moved to the area about 15 years ago (have lived in Sycamore then another nearby town for 7 years before moving back to Sycamore) and have been in our current  More

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Sycamore is a beautiful, clean, welcoming community. We were outsiders when we moved here from Chicago and people were nothing but lovely. I could not have dreamt of a  More

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Reviews for Arlington Heights    9 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I’ve lived in this city my whole life and it is the absolute best. The people are so kind and always greet you with a smile. The education systems are very good and it  More

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Over 12 years ago

Downtown Arlington Heights has a lot going on, especially in the summer. There are good restaurants and other businesses, and the festivals/music are very good, too. A  More

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Over 14 years ago

After growing up in Deerfield, IL, there is no doubt in my mind that places like Deerfield and Arlington Heights have exceptional education for children. Education  More

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