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The Village of Buffalo Grove had a population of 42,891 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Buffalo Grove ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Illinois. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Buffalo Grove is located at latitude 42.1514 and longitude -87.9598 in Cook County. The formal boundaries for the Village of Buffalo Grove encompass a land area of 9.47 sq. miles and a water area of 0.03 sq. miles. Cook County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
While the primary coordinates for Village of Buffalo Grove are located in Cook County, it should be noted that the formal boundaries for this community also extend into and Lake County.
The Village of Buffalo Grove has a P1 Census Class Code which indicates populated place that is also an incorporated place with the same name and the same census code. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Village of Buffalo Grove is located within Township of Wheeling, a minor civil division (MCD) of Cook County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 42,891 (100%) |
| Population Density | 4,483 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 57 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $129,395 |
| Per Capita Income | $62,568 |
| Median Home Value | $412,300 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,593 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 12,945 (78.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,268 (19.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 380 (2.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 16,213 |
| Average Household Size | 2.63 |
| Family Households | 11,877 (73.3%) |
The table below compares Buffalo Grove to the other 1,461 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Illinois by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 35 | 98th |
| Population Density | # 64 | 96th |
| Median Household Income | # 100 | 93rd |
| Per Capita Income | # 92 | 94th |
| Diversity Index | # 96 | 93rd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Illinois Census Data Comparison Tool.
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