Long Grove, Illinois
Long Grove, Illinois | |
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Village | |
![]() Location of Long Grove in Lake County, Illinois. | |
Coordinates: 42°12′9″N 88°0′23″W / 42.20250°N 88.00639°W | |
Country | ![]() |
State | Illinois |
County | Lake |
Townships | Ela, Vernon |
Incorporated | 1956 |
Government | |
• Type | Council–manager |
• Village President | Bill Jacob |
Area | |
• Total | 12.61 sq mi (32.65 km2) |
• Land | 12.39 sq mi (32.08 km2) |
• Water | 0.22 sq mi (0.57 km2) 1.89% |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 8,043 |
• Estimate (2019)[2] | 7,905 |
• Density | 638.17/sq mi (246.40/km2) |
Standard of living | |
• Per capita income | $62,185 (median: $148,150) |
• Home value | $589,654 (median: $555,400) |
ZIP code(s) | 60047, 60060, 60049 |
Area code(s) | 847 & 224 |
Geocode | 44524 |
FIPS code | 17-44524 |
Website | www |
Demographics (2000)[3] | |||
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White | Black | Hispanic | Asian |
90.81% | 0.94% | 3.0% | 6.77% |
Islander | Native | Other | |
0.02% | 0.01% | 1.47% |
Long Grove is a village in Lake County, Illinois, United States, approximately 35 miles (56 km) northwest of Chicago. As of the 2010 census, the village had a population of 8,043.[4] The village has strict building ordinances to preserve its "country atmosphere".[5]
Geography
Long Grove is located at 42°12′9″N 88°0′23″W / 42.20250°N 88.00639°W (42.202504, -88.006448).[6]
According to the 2010 census, Long Grove has a total area of 12.715 square miles (32.93 km2), of which 12.48 square miles (32.32 km2) (or 98.15%) is land and 0.235 square miles (0.61 km2) (or 1.85%) is water.[7]
History
The village now has very strict building ordinances to preserve its "pristine rural charm",[8] including prohibitions on sidewalks,[9] fences,[10] and residential street lights.[11] The Long Grove area is now known for its historic downtown, its exclusive million dollar homes and the annual events including the chocolate, strawberry and apple festivals that take place in May, June and September, respectively.[12]
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1880 | 84 | — | |
1960 | 640 | — | |
1970 | 1,196 | 86.9% | |
1980 | 2,013 | 68.3% | |
1990 | 4,740 | 135.5% | |
2000 | 6,735 | 42.1% | |
2010 | 8,043 | 19.4% | |
2019 (est.) | 7,905 | [2] | −1.7% |
U.S. Decennial Census[13] |
At the 2000 census there were 6,735 people, 1,962 households, and 1,791 families in the village. The population density was 548.7 people per square mile (211.8/km2). There were 2,021 housing units at an average density of 164.6 per square mile (63.5/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 90.81% White, 0.94% African American, 0.01% Native American, 6.77% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.53% from other races, and 0.94% from two or more races. 3.00%.[14] were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 1,962 households, 52.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 86.4% were married couples living together, 3.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 8.7% were non-families. 6.3% of households were made up of individuals, and 2.0% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 3.26 and the average family size was 3.42.
In the village, the population was spread out, with 31.6% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 31.5% from 45 to 64, and 8.9% who were 65 or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.8 males.
The median household income was $148,150 and the median family income was $153,996. Males had a median income of $153,996 versus $45,976 for females. The per capita income for the village was $62,185. 2.6% of the population and 1.8% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 3.1% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Education
Long Grove is served by Kildeer Countryside Community Consolidated School District 96. There are two elementary schools (Kildeer Countryside) and (Country Meadows) and one middle school (Woodlawn) in the village. Adlai Stevenson High School is the local public High School, of District 125.
Some far north areas of Long Grove are served by Diamond Lake Elementary Schools.
Notable people
- Martellus Bennett - the former tight end resided in Long Grove as a member of the Chicago Bears
- Daryl Hannah - the actress was born in Chicago, and raised in Long Grove
- Page Hannah - the former actress was born in Chicago, and raised in Long Grove
- Eddie Jackson - the safety resides in Long Grove as a member of the Chicago Bears
- Brad Maynard - the former punter resided in Long Grove as a member of the Chicago Bears
References
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
- ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
- ^ 2000 United States Census Data
- ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Long Grove village, Illinois". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved December 17, 2012.
- ^ "Long Grove History at Nifty 50s". www.nifty-50s.com.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ "G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2020-02-13. Retrieved 2015-08-04.
- ^ "Village of Long Grove Comprehensive Plan" (PDF). Long Grove. April 2000. Retrieved 2017-05-10.
- ^ "Streets, Sidewalks, and Public Ways". Long Grove, Illinois: Village Code. Long Grove, Illinois: Sterling Codifiers. 2016.
- ^ "Fences". Long Grove, Illinois: Village Code. Long Grove, Illinois: Sterling Codifiers. 2016.
- ^ "Exterior Lighting". Long Grove, Illinois: Village Code. Long Grove, Illinois: Sterling Codifiers. 2016.
- ^ "Historic Downtown Long Grove | Shopping, Dinning and Festivals Downtown Historic Downtown Long Grove | LongGrove.org | Historic Downtown Long Grove | Shopping, Dining and Festivals Downtown Historic Downtown Long Grove | LongGrove.org". Retrieved 2019-03-25.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
External links
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