Buffalo Grove is a village located in Lake County Illinois. Buffalo Grove has a 2024 population of 42,281. Buffalo Grove is currently declining at a rate of -0.47% annually and its population has decreased by -1.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 43,085 in 2020.
The average household income in Buffalo Grove is $158,813 with a poverty rate of 6.54%. The median age in Buffalo Grove is 42.1 years: 42.2 years for males, and 42.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Buffalo Grove was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,363 | 61.56% |
| Asian | 12,094 | 28.24% |
| Black or African American | 1,617 | 3.78% |
| Two or more races | 1,523 | 3.56% |
| Other race | 882 | 2.06% |
| Native American | 305 | 0.71% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 40 | 0.09% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 16,068 | 2.65 | 81.5 | 18.5 |
| Married | 10,447 | 3.15 | 87.4 | 12.6 |
| Non Family | 4,055 | 1.1 | 72.7 | 27.3 |
| Female | 1,217 | 3.35 | 59.2 | 40.8 |
| Male | 349 | 3.35 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
81.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 511 | 1.75% |
| Associates Degree | 2,054 | 7.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10,971 | 37.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 8,531 | 29.15% |
| High School Graduate | 2,937 | 10.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 412 | 1.41% |
| Some College | 3,847 | 13.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 18,467 | 18,225 | 11,436 |
| Asian | 7,811 | 7,471 | 6,514 |
| Hispanic | 1,687 | 1,432 | 737 |
| Black | 729 | 715 | 506 |
| 2+ Races | 726 | 680 | 354 |
| Other Race | 618 | 524 | 362 |
| Native American | 201 | 151 | 97 |
| Islander | 40 | 40 | 40 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $87,340 | $101,375 | $66,825 |
| Graduate Degree | $113,413 | $140,620 | $84,022 |
| High School Graduate | $41,462 | $47,768 | $35,435 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,083 | $33,977 | $0 |
| Overall | $79,852 | $101,080 | $59,573 |
| Some College | $52,586 | $62,405 | $40,451 |
$79,852
Average Earnings
$101,080
Average Male
$59,573
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
54.35% of Buffalo Grove residents speak only English, while 45.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 24.12% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 24,950 | 1,167 | 4.68% |
| Black | 1,593 | 915 | 57.44% |
| Asian | 12,086 | 527 | 4.36% |
| Hispanic | 2,705 | 119 | 4.4% |
| Multiple | 1,523 | 77 | 5.06% |
| Other | 882 | 69 | 7.82% |
6.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.72%
Male Poverty Rate
7.27%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Buffalo Grove is Black, with 57.44% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Buffalo Grove is Asian, with 4.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.48%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.57%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 9.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.15% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.97% |
| Some College | 4.47% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 17.94% |
| Male Unemployed | 12.65% |
| Male Employed | 2.11% |
| Female Employed | 2.03% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $149,457 | $181,760 |
| Households | $129,820 | $158,813 |
| Married Families | $163,720 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $63,638 | $86,432 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
63.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
68.5%
Male Marriage Rate
59.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
914
Number of Veterans
808
Male Veterans
106
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 262 |
| Vietnam | 253 |
| Second Gulf War | 249 |
| Korea | 108 |
| World War II | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 289 |
| 35 to 54 | 238 |
| 65 to 74 | 167 |
| 55 to 64 | 137 |
| 18 to 34 | 83 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 614 | 2.89% |
| Black | 126 | 13.83% |
| 2+ Races | 69 | 8.67% |
| Hispanic | 67 | 3.62% |
| Asian | 65 | 0.78% |
| Native American | 39 | 15.23% |
| Other Race | 1 | 0.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.79%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.2%
Labor Force Participation
67.5%
Employment Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
48.8%
Born in Buffalo Grove
63.35%
Native Born
36.65%
Foreign Born
15.76%
Non Citizen
20.89%
Naturalized
63.35% of Buffalo Grove residents were born in the United States, with 48.8% having been born in Illinois. 15.76% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 41,276 | -201 | -0.48% |
| 2028 | 41,477 | -201 | -0.48% |
| 2027 | 41,678 | -201 | -0.48% |
| 2026 | 41,879 | -201 | -0.48% |
| 2025 | 42,080 | -201 | -0.48% |
| 2024 | 42,281 | -201 | -0.47% |
| 2023 | 42,482 | -84 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 42,566 | -252 | -0.59% |
| 2021 | 42,818 | -267 | -0.62% |
| 2020 | 43,085 | 2,582 | 6.37% |
| 2019 | 40,503 | -303 | -0.74% |
| 2018 | 40,806 | -356 | -0.86% |
| 2017 | 41,162 | -231 | -0.56% |
| 2016 | 41,393 | -115 | -0.28% |
| 2015 | 41,508 | -199 | -0.48% |
| 2014 | 41,707 | -45 | -0.11% |
| 2013 | 41,752 | 84 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 41,668 | 8 | 0.02% |
| 2011 | 41,660 | 117 | 0.28% |
| 2010 | 41,543 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 42,909 | 6,482 | 17.79% |
| 1990 | 36,427 | 14,197 | 63.86% |
| 1980 | 22,230 | 9,897 | 80.25% |
| 1970 | 12,333 | 10,833 | 722.2% |
| 1960 | 1,500 | -39,776 | -96.37% |